Adidas Release the new Football Boot Samba Collection!
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After teasing the Samba Collection in the last days, Adidas just released the new collection of football boots inspired by the Brazilian lifestyle. The new Adidas Samba Collection includes two next-generation boots, the new Adidas Adipure 2 Boot as well as the Adidas Adizero IV Boot.
While the 2014 Brazil World Cup is still some months away, Adidas will also break with the tradition of the Copa Mundial Boot and release 5 new colorful Copa Mundial Colorways, part of the Samba Collection.
Adidas Samba Collection
The new Samba Collection features really outstanding Colorways as well as some special Samba Collection Innners, inspired by the host of the 2014 World Cup. While they unveiled one new Colorway for the Adipure, Nitrocharge and Predator Boot, the new Adidas Adizero IV Boot was released in two Colorways, blue and orange.
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The blue Adidas Adizero IV Boot will be worn by players like Lionel Messi, while for example Real Madrid players will wear the orange colorway of the next-generation boot.
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We have leaked high-res pictures of the new Adidas Samba Colection last week and will get a closer look on each boot later today. The new Adidas Samba Collection will be worn from November 9 and will brighten up the pitch with really colorful boots.
Adidas also unveiled a video inspired by Brazil, showing the typical Brazilian way of life after teasing the release of the Samba Collcetion with several short videos this week.
Matsumoto Yamaga 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC have revealed their new 2026-27 home and away kits. The new Adidas Matsumoto Yamaga 2026-27 shirts introduce bespoke designs for the club.
Como 1907 Announce Kit Design Contest
Italian club Como 1907 has launched a new design contest, inviting fans and designers to create a new look for the team. While the official announcement asked supporters to design a t-shirt for Como, it is likely that the club is referring to a football kit, given the context of the post and the reactions from the fanbase.
The club has kept the instructions incredibly open, stating there is no brief, no rules, and no excuses. To enter the competition, fans simply need to create their design, post it on Instagram, and tag the official Como 1907 account.
The announcement has already sparked significant interest online, with numerous supporters sharing their concepts and ideas. Whether the winning design will be produced as an official match kit, a pre-match shirt, or a special edition lifestyle item remains to be seen, but it offers a unique opportunity for fans to leave their mark on the club's visual identity.
FIFA Denies Guillermo Ochoa 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch Over Appearance Rules
Guillermo Ochoa has been denied the chance to wear FIFA's new legacy patch at the 2026 World Cup. Despite being selected for six World Cup tournaments spanning from 2006 to 2026, the Mexican goalkeeper does not meet the strict criteria set by FIFA. The governing body requires players to have made on-pitch appearances in at least five different World Cups to qualify for the special badge.
Ochoa did not play any minutes during the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, meaning he has only registered on-pitch appearances in three World Cups prior to the 2026 edition. Because of this, FIFA officially refused to award him the patch. Other veterans playing in the tournament, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, have received the legacy patch for meeting the five-tournament appearance threshold.
The Mexican Football Federation is reportedly planning to push for a reconsideration of the ruling. If Ochoa features in a match during the 2026 tournament, the federation intends to appeal FIFA's decision in hopes of securing the legacy patch for the veteran goalkeeper.
Yokohama FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Yokohama FC have officially released their new Puma 2026-27 home, away, and goalkeeper kits. The new Yokohama FC 26-27 shirts feature an abstract graphic design that represents flow and movement across all the jerseys. The home jersey is predominantly blue, while the away kit is white. The goalkeeper kits complete the collection in red and yellow colorways. The Puma Yokohama FC 2026-27 kits are available to purchase via the club's online store.
