Derby County Extend Umbro Kit Deal
Derby County today announced that it has extended its relationship with Umbro. The new agreement will see Umbro produce Derby's kits until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Umbro to Make Derby County Kits Until At Least 2021-22
Derby County enjoyed the greatest era in their history wearing the famous double diamond of Umbro, claiming the First Division league titles in 1972 and 1975 - as well as reaching the semi-final of the European Cup in 1973. The partnership was reignited in the summer of 2014.
Derby County's Chief Operating Officer John Vicars said: "We have very much enjoyed working with Umbro during the last three seasons. Umbro are a leading global sports brand and we've been extremely happy with the quality of service, in particular the kits we've worn during that time, which our supporters have positively welcomed. With this new agreement completed, we can now look forward to continuing the excellent working relationship we have with them for five more years."
Ewan Scott, Director at GLD Group Ltd, said: "We are very proud to renew our partnership with Derby County as their technical kit supplier for the upcoming seasons ahead. There is a lot of history between Umbro and the club and we hope that within this partnership period we can create some lasting memories for the fans, both on the pitch with the players wearing our product, and with the fans wearing the iconic logo."
The new Derby County 2017-18 home, away and third kits for the upcoming Sky Bet Championship season will be revealed 'in the near future'.
Argentina Lionel Messi World Cup Kit History
The official Argentina national team account has released a special image paying tribute to Messi’s journey through the FIFA World Cups he has participated in, and is set to participate in, throughout his career. Published just ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the image provides a visual journey through the various kits worn by the legendary captain since his World Cup debut in 2006.
The collage highlights the evolution of Argentina’s home and away kits across six consecutive World Cups, featuring the different designs and squad numbers worn by Messi. It showcases his early days in the number 19 shirt and his iconic, long-standing tenure in the number 10. The graphic serves as a retrospective of his milestones, spanning from his first World Cup appearance in 2006 to the team's historic triumph in the 2022 tournament.
Messi, along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa, became the first three players in history to participate in six consecutive FIFA World Cups during their careers.
Accompanying the graphic is the message "Let's go for one more, LEGEND!", building anticipation for the 2026 World Cup where Argentina will compete as defending champions. The post has sparked nostalgia among fans, with many reminiscing about their favorite classic kits from Messi's international career, particularly the 2006 and 2014 editions.
Chelsea 26-27 Away Kit Leaked + Shorts
Footy Headlines can now leak 4 new pictures of the Nike Chelsea 26-27 away kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The Chelsea 2026-2027 away kit features a solid black base with 'Midwest Gold' Nike logos and graphic patterns on the collar and sleeve cuffs.
The shorts of the Chelsea FC 2026-2027 away uniform are black.
England 2026 World Cup Kit Font Prepared with Laser
Football kit retailer @subsidesports has offered a behind-the-scenes look into their printing operations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. In a recent social media update, the company shared a video of their heat press machinery in action, highlighting the process behind their Fan Style customization service. This service utilizes official typefaces and plotter sheets to apply names and numbers to replica shirts, ensuring an authentic look for supporters.
The short video features what eagle-eyed followers suspect to be a Transmatic REV 5SA heat press, a heavy-duty machine used for professional garment decoration.
One standout detail is that they used lasers to ensure the names and numbers were placed with absolute precision on the back of the jerseys. It’s a testament to Subside Sports’ commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail.
