No 5th Star for Bayern Munich
Apr 28, 2015, by Pat
When the new Bayern 2015-16 Home Kit will be revealed next month, it will only feature four stars above the Bayern München crest, despite Bayern Munich winning their 25th German title last weekend. But why?
Why Bayern's 2015-16 Kit will only feature four stars
The four stars seen on Bayern Munich's 2014-15 Home Kit are the maximum a team can reach in Germany.
When the German football league introduced championship stars for Bundesliga teams ahead of the 2004-05 season, they decided to set unusual rules about how teams would earn stars. This was due to the league's nature with one super-dominant team in Bayern Munich and several other teams with relatively low numbers of titles.
They decided that a first star was awarded for three titles, a second for five titles, a third for ten titles and a fourth for 20 titles. Four stars are also the maximum number of stars a team can be awarded.
Additionally, the rules state that only German titles won since the Bundesliga era (1963 to now) are counted towards the stars tally, meaning that Bayern Munich only has 24 titles according to the official Bundesliga rules.
What do you think about the complicated procedure used to awards stars to teams in Germany? Should leagues like England or Spain introduce championship stars?
Striking Hummel Bournemouth 26-27 Anthem Jacket Revealed
Images of the new AFC Bournemouth 26-27 anthem jacket made by Hummel have surfaced. Designed for pre-match walkouts, the striking jacket introduces a sleek black and dark charcoal base paired with refined metallic gold details.
The stand-out feature of the jacket is the intricate geometric pattern running across the sleeves and midsection in contrasting gold and black. On the left chest sits a retro-styled circular Cherries emblem embroidered in gold thread, accompanied by Hummel's classic logo on the right. A custom gold zipper pull with the Hummel bumblebee branding and lightweight mesh lining complete the design.
This matchday jacket forms part of Hummel's new teamwear collection for Bournemouth following the brand's arrival as the club's official technical kit supplier for the 26-27 season.
No More Umbro: Hummel Le Havre 26-27 Away Kit Released
French club Le Havre AC and new technical sponsor Hummel have officially unveiled the club's away kit for the 26-27 season. Unveiled during the club's Fan Day event, the new strip follows the recent launch of their home jersey and continues the new partnership between Le Havre and Hummel.
The Hummel Le Havre 26-27 away shirt features a very light sky blue base paired with deep navy blue details. Navy trim accents the crossover collar, sleeve cuffs, and side panel inserts, while Hummel's iconic chevrons sit prominently on the shoulders. The club badge and supplier logo are both rendered in monochromatic navy for a clean contrast.
Adding a touch of local identity, the upper back of the jersey below the collar features the Latin phrase "Nutrisco et Extinguo" printed in navy, referencing the historic motto associated with the city's foundation.
Real Sporting Gijón 26-27 Third Kit Released
Spanish club Real Sporting de Gijón and local sportswear brand Siroko have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. The presentation took place at El Molinón, featuring players Alejo Sarco and Konrad de la Fuente showcasing the new design.
The Sporting Gijón 26-27 third shirt introduces a stylish look in sand and earth tones. It features a light beige base with subtle tonal vertical stripes, complemented by dark brown detailing on the collar, raglan sleeve piping, side panels, and sleeve cuffs. The club crest, Siroko logo, and main sponsor print are all styled in monochrome dark brown to match the trim.
Inspired by the local landscape and the club's devoted fan movement, La Mareona, the uniform offers a clean aesthetic deeply rooted in the city of Gijón. Dark brown shorts and beige socks complete the new third strip.
