Three Alternatives to Qatar Airways at Barcelona
In the light of slow-going negotiations with Qatar Airways, FC Barcelona has decided to look for alternatives, according to a report in RAC1, a local radio station with good links to the club.
Barcelona to Sign New Shirt Sponsor
Barcelona's 16-17 kit will return to stripes, but who will be the sponsor?
Although the report does not rule out a renewal with current Barcelona kit sponsor Qatar Airways, this outcome is looking less and less likely every day. Instead, the club reportedly is looking for alternatives to the Doha-based airline and has found three unnamed companies which are willing to pay similar amounts to what the club and Qatar Airways initially agreed to.
One interesting detail about the three possible Barcelona shirt sponsors was revealed however. RAC1 claims that all three are based on different continents, America, Europe and Asia, to be specific.
The new deal would rank Barcelona's shirt sponsorship somewhere around the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United who earn more than £40 million a year each.
Highest-valued Sponsorship Deals in European football
| Club | Sponsor | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | Chevrolet | £47m |
| Chelsea | Yokohama Rubber | £40m |
| Arsenal | Emirates | £30m |
| Liverpool | Standard Chartered | £30m |
| Bayern Munich | Deutsche Telekom | £23.6m (€32m) |
| Barcelona | Qatar Airways | £23.4m (€31.8m) |
| Real Madrid | Emirates | £22m (€30m) |
A return to the once famous blank chest or a charitable sponsor like Unicef isn't on the cards, simply because of the hole a loss of the current €31 million a year jersey sponsorship would leave in the club's accounts.
It was also reported that negotiations with Nike are going well and an agreement to extend the current contract with the Swoosh is close. Nike has been Barcelona's shirt producer since the late 1990s and the current deal runs until the end of the 2017-18 season.
What's your guess about the three possible Barcelona shirt sponsors for next season? Let us know in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
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2003/04 Teramo L/S Home Shirt (XXL) Errea
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2007/08 Sheffield United Hendrie #11 *Match Worn + Squad Signed* Home Shirt (M) Le Coq Sportif
2005/06 Liverpool Gerrard #8 Away Shirt (M) Reebok
1990/93 FC Lugano *Mint* Home Shirt (XL) Hummel
1988/90 Germany T-Shirt (S) Adidas
2003 Shonan Bellmare #23 *Player Issue* L/S Home Shirt (M) Puma
1994 Germany Reusable Face Mask
2016/17 Southampton Virgil #17 Home Shirt (XL) Under Armour
2011/12 France M'Vila #17 *Player Issue* Away Shirt (M) Nike
Turkey 2026 World Cup Pre-Match Shirt Revealed - Streamlined Nike Template for Smaller Nations
Nike's preparations for the 2026 World Cup are being finalized with the reveal of the new Turkey pre-match shirt.
Rather than receiving a bespoke design, the new Nike Turkey 2026 World Cup pre-match jersey utilizes a highly visible, streamlined template that the American sportswear brand will be rolling out across its wider portfolio of sponsored national federations.
The defining feature of the Turkey 2026 pre-match shirt is its bold, all-over geometric graphic. The template consists of tightly packed, wavy zig-zag lines that warp and curve to create a dynamic optical illusion across the entire torso and sleeves. For the Turkish national team, this busy pattern is executed in vibrant, contrasting shades of red and dark orange.
Nike is applying this exact same streamlined template to several other national teams, simply adjusting the color palettes to suit each country. European sides like Norway and Finland, alongside South American heavyweights Uruguay, will all sport identical pre-match designs featuring their respective national colors applied to the same wavy graphic.
What are your thoughts on Nike utilizing a shared, streamlined template for its 2026 national team pre-match shirts? Let us know in the comments below.
Nike and Kids of Immigrants Goalkeeper Jersey + Total 90 Shoes Released
Nike and streetwear label Kids of Immigrants have officially unveiled a comprehensive collaborative capsule collection. This wider release expands significantly upon the retro football aesthetic, offering a full range of apparel, accessories, and highly unique modified footwear.
The undeniable centerpiece of the expanded collection is the introduction of two bespoke slip-on mules, which draw heavy inspiration from the iconic Nike Total 90 football boot. The mules arrive in two distinct colorways: a muted beige and olive green iteration featuring a speckled sole, alongside a darker, glossy black and rich brown patent leather version. Both pairs are unified by a striking red and yellow outlined Swoosh on the midfoot and tongue, matching the vibrant accents found on the collection's primary jersey.
Rounding out the collaborative effort is a selection of matching apparel and accessories designed to complete the capsule. The standout piece of these other items is a special 1990s keeper kit.
Which item from the Nike x Kids of Immigrants collection is your favorite? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
The Nicest Boot Combos of the 2025-26 Season
The 2025-2026 season saw some great boot x kit combos. Huge thanks to Unisport for the great round-up.
