Adidas Euro 2016 Capitano Supporter Balls Leaked
Sep 23, 2015, by Pat
Celebrating the unique culture of the European Championships, Adidas will this fall launch tournament-themed Capitano supporter balls for the continent's most prestigious teams, including those who aren't sporting the 3 Stripes on their actual match kits.
Adidas Euro 2016 Capitano Balls
England, Spain, Germany, Italy
The England, Spain, Germany and Italy Capitano footballs boast the specific national team's traditional colors, with the latter two sporting the equivalent flag colors in the writing.
Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, France
While the Russia Euro 2016 Capitano ball is based on the actual Russia Euro 2016 Kit by Adidas, the additional three balls perhaps give us an impression of what Adidas kits for these teams would look like.
The Solar Gold of the Netherlands Euro 2016 Capitano ball is unusual in particular, although it remains to be seen whether it will hit shelves at all, as the Netherlands look rather unlikely to qualify for the tournament in France.
Sweden, Denmark, Scotland, Belgium
Adidas has prepared many more Capitano supporter balls, all following the visual identity of Euro 2016 France.
The Adidas Euro 2016 Capitano Footballs will be available to buy from December 2015, retailing at €20.
Do you like Adidas' interpretations of each country's Euro 2016 Capitano Ball? Let us know in the comments below, and also check out the official Euro 2016 Ball 'Beau Jeu' as well as our comprehensive Euro 2016 Kit Overview.
Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
Inter Milan officially debuted their new Nike 26-27 third kit on the pitch during a dramatic 5-3 Serie A comeback victory against Udinese at the San Siro, just hours after its official unveiling.
Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
