Now Laceless? Dani Alves Shows Off Unique Lacing System
Sep 22, 2016, by Chris
Update 22/09/2016: Former Barcelona defender Dani Alves, who now plays for Italian giants Juventus, has returned to his one-of-a-kind Nike Mercurial Vapor 10 boots featuring his bespoke customizations as well as his unique lacing system after he in between switched to Nike's next-gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 cleats (featuring the standard lacing system of the boot).
Dani Alves Ditches Nike Mercurial Vapor XI, Returns to Unique, Now Last-Gen Nike Mercurial Vapor Boots
Close-up with Dani Alves' custom boots and lacing system - hew seems to use just the upper slot of the lacing system.
Update 31/01/2016: Dani Alves again laced up in his one-of-a-kind boots with the special lacing system in yesterday's match against Atlético. And while his previous boots featured the standard hole-lacing system of the Nike Mercurial Vapor X, his new custom cleats delivered by Nike come without the unneeded slots in the lower part.
Dani Alves' New Boots
Close-up of Dani Alves' new boots.
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Dani Alves laced up in the striking Hyper Pink Nike Mercurial Vapor X Boots in Barcelona's LIGA BBVA match against Athletic Bilbao. And while this is already something special for the Brazil international, it was his unique lacing system that caught our attention.
Right back Dani Alves was subbed off in the first half in the league match against Athletic Bilbao with a groin problem and is out for two or three weeks, while he should return for Barcelona's third league match against Atlético Madrid at Vincente Calderón on September 12th.
Dani Alves' one-of-a-kind lacing system uses just three of the 6-hole-lacing of the Hyper Pink Nike Mercurial Vapor 10 Soccer Boots, which feature a tongue-less design. It's anything but a classic lacing system, and something we never have seen before.
It was also the first time that Dani Alves wore the Hyper Pink Nike Mercurial Vapor Lightning Storm Pack Soccer Cleats, which is a clear indication that the Brazil right-back rejoined Nike after he had worn various unique boots in the past months.
Until mid-August 2015, Dani Alves used a traditional lacing system, while he switched to his unique lacing system for the first time against Athletic Bilbao.
Anything but classic. What do you think of Dani Alves' unique lacing system? Let us know in the comments below, and watch out for the Dani Alves Cleats in Barcelona's league match against Atlético on September 12.
T90-Inspired Nike Barclays WSL 26-27 Ball Released
Nike and the Women's Super League have officially revealed the official match ball for the 26-27 Barclays WSL and WSL2 seasons. Built on Nike's Control ball model, the design draws heavy inspiration from Nike's iconic Total 90 era, bringing a retro-infused visual identity to top-tier English women's football.
The design features vibrant multi-coloured rings and graphic lines in red, pink, blue, and black against a white base. These accents are arranged to create a subtle strobe effect when spinning in flight, aiding visibility for players on the pitch. The Barclays WSL version features a gold Nike Swoosh inside the signature circular ring, while the WSL2 edition showcases a silver Swoosh paired with bright pink detailing.
Underneath the graphics, the ball utilizes Nike Control technology with debossed grooves and engineered paneling designed to deliver stable aerodynamics and consistent touch in all conditions. The new ball will be used across all 26-27 WSL, WSL2, and domestic cup matches.
FIFA Kit Creator Adds Dozens of New Old & 26-27 Kit Templates
FIFA Kit Creator has expanded their extensive template library with a large batch of brand-new jersey structures.
The latest update introduces base designs for the upcoming 26-27 season alongside classic retro cuts from iconic past eras. Creators matteuscm and KARAVASHKIN contributed heavily to this release, bringing fresh builds across major manufacturers including Adidas, Nike, Puma, Castore, Hummel, and Umbro. Among the modern additions are official base templates for upcoming club kits such as the Adidas 26-27 AS Roma and Tiro 27 cuts, the Nike 26-27 SC Freiburg template, Castore 26-27 Everton home layout, and new Puma designs for Palmeiras and Fluminense.
Updated national team templates for Ireland, Denmark, Indonesia, and DR Congo are also now available for creators to customize.
Beyond contemporary 26-27 cuts, the update adds several famous historical templates. Users can create concepts using nostalgic patterns like the Adidas 2004 Greece home template, the 05-06 AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen cuts, Nike 2010 and 2014 Brazil silhouettes, and Puma 2006 Italy away template.
All new template options are live and available on FIFA Kit Creator.
Outstanding CP Cacereño 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Spanish club CP Cacereño and new kit supplier Hummel have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Marking the beginning of their technical partnership, Hummel has created two distinct custom designs heavily inspired by local culture and mythology.
The CP Cacereño 26-27 home kit features a rich green base dominated by an intricate graphic depicting dragon scales across the front panel. The design links directly to the club's release slogan, "No soy un futbolista, soy un dragón". White detailing is applied to the classic collar, sleeve cuffs, Hummel chevrons, and sponsor logos to complete the jersey.
The 26-27 away kit presents a half-and-half split layout featuring a white base paired with an orange front panel. The bottom portion of the shirt highlights a graphic illustration of the historic fortress walls of Cáceres alongside dragon tail motifs, finished with fine black detailing along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.
Samsunspor 26-27 Home Kit Released
Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor has officially launched its new striped home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Hummel.
The Hummel Samsunspor 26-27 home jersey features vertical red stripes over a white base, paired with plain white sleeves accented by red sleeve cuffs. A red polo collar with white edge piping and a red V-neck inset gives the shirt a classic look, while iconic white Hummel chevrons rest on the shoulders.
The reverse side of the shirt incorporates a white back panel for player names and numbers, framed by red stripe details at the top and bottom hem, along with red Samsunspor lettering printed on the upper back. The kit is now officially available for pre-order.
Lazio End Polymarket Shirt Sponsorship Deal After Italian Regulatory Block
SS Lazio's front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with prediction market platform Polymarket has come to an abrupt end just months after being announced. The multi-year agreement, signed in April 2026 and valued at over 20 million euros, faced immediate trouble following regulatory action in Italy. The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) placed Polymarket on its blacklist, classifying the platform as an unlicensed gambling operator and blocking domain access nationwide.
Following the ban, Lazio removed all Polymarket branding from their official website, club store, and team kits. The Biancocelesti took the field with blank kit fronts during their recent 26-27 pre-season friendly against Avellino. This rapid disappearance comes shortly after the club had finally resolved a three-year shirt sponsor drought that dated back to the end of the 22-23 season.
Reports indicate that Lazio and Polymarket are now negotiating an economic resolution to terminate the partnership. A financial settlement will allow the club to clear any contractual obligations and seek a replacement main sponsor before the 26-27 Serie A season kicks off.