Kimmich Takes Over Thiago's Number 6 at Bayern - Confirmed Just 2 Hours Before Start of Season
Just as Thiago's transfer to Liverpool was confirmed, FC Bayern announced that Joshua Kimmich will take over the Spaniard's number six. The chang was leaked a few hours before.
Kimmich already wore his new shirt number during the 2020-21 Bundesliga opener against Schalke, which Bayern won 8-0. Kimmich also took over Thiago's position in the defensive midield as Pavard slotted in at right back after recovering from injury.
The change follows a Bayern's new numbering strategy, which already saw Gnabry switch to number 7, which had been free since Franck Ribery's departure a year before, earlier this summer.
Previously at Bayern, players did not change numbers at all - this meant that players that came through the academy or joined young often wore unusually high numbers throughout their stay with the club. Examples include Alaba (27), Schweinsteiger (31) or Kroos (39).
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RKAV Volendam 26-27 Away Kit Released
Dutch Tweede Divisie club RKAV Volendam has officially released its new Jako away kit for the 2026-27 season.
Serving "as a tribute to the home front", the fully sublimated shirt features a white base with a graphic design on the lower part. It is complemented by an orange V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and hem. All sponsor logos, including the large Kraaus graphic across the chest, as well as the RKAV Volendam crest, are applied in a matching shade of orange to complete the cohesive look.
Liverpool 26-27 Away Kit Spotted For Sale
Liverpool's 2026-2027 away kit will only be released in mid-to-late July 2026. However, it has already been spotted for sale by @CapeTown_Bru.
Blau-Weiß Linz 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Austrian club FC Blau-Weiß Linz has officially unveiled its new 2026-27 home and away kits, marking the beginning of a new five-year partnership with Italian sportswear brand Erreà.
The new kits are the first to be produced under this long-term agreement, which was initially announced in November 2025 and covers all levels of the club.
Erling Haaland Matches Hair Tie Color to Norway Kits
Erling Haaland has brought a unique level of coordination to the 2026 World Cup by matching his Kknekki hair ties to Norway's matchday uniforms.
The striker opted for a black hair tie to perfectly complement Norway's black away shirt, following up on a previous match against Iraq where he paired a red hairband with the nation's traditional red home kit.
The accessory, made by the Norwegian brand Bon Dep in which Haaland holds a financial stake, has proven highly effective at keeping his signature hairstyle intact and has quickly gone viral online, driving significant sales and search interest.
Hamilton Academical 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Hamilton Academical has launched its new 2026-27 home and away kits, manufactured by Tor Sports.
The Tor Sports Hamilton Academical 2026-27 home jersey features the club's classic white and red hoops, enhanced with subtle floral detailing inspired by the three cinquefoils found in the club badge, which are drawn from the Clan Hamilton coat of arms.
Complementing the home shirt, the Tor Sports Hamilton Academical 2026-27 away jersey incorporates more prominent cinquefoil graphics across a clean navy base.
Altach 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new SCR Altach home kit for the 2026-27 Austrian Bundesliga season has been revealed.
Produced by Jako, the latest release features the city's postcode 6844 debossed all over the shirt.
Gold Nike Mamba Barcelona 26-27 Training Shirt Leaked
Barcelona kit expert @memorabilia1899 has given us a visual look at the Barcelona 2026-27 Mamba away training kit, modeled by Fermín López.
The new away training shirt is designed to complement Barcelona's upcoming away match kit.
Inverness CT 26-27 Home Kit Released
Scottish club Inverness Caledonian Thistle has officially revealed its new 2026-27 home kit. Made by Macron, the new Inverness CT home shirt will be worn in the upcoming Scottish season.
The Macron Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2026-27 home jersey features the club's traditional red and blue color scheme. To launch the new strip, the club conducted a special photoshoot at Inverness Castle, showcasing the kit in the South Tower Roof Terrace, Rose Window Room, and Mirror Room.