1. FC Köln 2015 Karneval Kit Released
Upping the already unusual look of last year's Köln Carnival Kit, the design of the new 1. FC Köln 2015 Karneval Jersey is absolutely nuts, replicating the look of a traditional carnival uniform. The new Cologne Carnival Shirt is made by Erima and will be worn by the Bundesliga team in the match against Mainz next month.
Köln 2015-2016 Carnival Kit
This is the unique 1. FC Köln 2015 Karneval Shirt by Erima.
Mostly red, the new Cologne Carnival Jersey is designed to replicate the look of the oldest carnival society in Cologne, "Rote Funken" (red sparks). It features stylized tassels and buttons on red ground, while it features white sleeve cuffs and a 'jabot' design below the traditional collar in white.
White shorts and black socks complete the outrageous Köln 2015 Karneval Kit, again following the style of the Rote Funken carnival uniform.
The original Rote Funken uniform is a persiflage of Prussian militarism, with the colors drawing inspiration from the uniform worn by Köln city soldiers in the 18th century.
Both 1. FC Köln and Erima voiced their enthusiasm about the design, with the club stating they'd be "sure that the symbiosis of a football kit and a traditional carnival uniform will be very popular among our supporters."
What do you think of the Köln 2015 Carnival Kit? Absolute bonkers or a great statement of tradition? Let us know in the comments below.
Good or Bad? Rexona Armpit Sponsorship on 2026 World Cup Referee Shirts
Update - Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Following our publication, Rexona contacted us to provide additional context on the activation.
According to Ben Curtis, Global Brand Vice President for Rexona at Unilever, the sponsorship is intended to highlight fourth officials, who "may not always be the focus of attention but are at the centre of some of football's most intense and anticipated moments," as part of Rexona's "It Won't Let You Down" campaign during the FIFA World Cup 2026. "They need to remain cool and calm under pressure - That's exactly why this partnership is such a natural fit for Rexona."
The 2026 World Cup referee shirts feature one of the most amusing and strategic sponsorship placements seen in football. Deodorant brand Rexona has their logo positioned directly under the armpits of the match officials' jerseys, creating a highly contextual advertising opportunity.
The Rexona logo remains largely hidden during regular play but becomes clearly visible whenever a referee raises their arms to signal a free kick, award a penalty, or issue a card. This placement perfectly matches the deodorant product being advertised, resulting in a memorable piece of marketing on the sport's biggest stage.
While this specific placement has caught the attention of fans during the 2026 tournament, it is not entirely unprecedented. A similar concept was previously executed in Brazil, where Avanço deodorant sponsored the armpits of Corinthians. However, Rexona's execution at a World Cup brings the clever concept to a massive global audience.
Adidas Al Qadsiah 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released - No More Nike
Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah has officially unveiled its new 2026-27 home and away kits, marking the beginning of their new partnership with adidas after switching from previous supplier Nike.
Revealed on June 23, 2026, the inaugural adidas strips feature simple, standard designs without bespoke detailing. The home kit is presented in the club's traditional red and yellow colors, while the away shirt offers a stylish white and red look.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Training Top Leaked
Images of the FC Barcelona 2026-27 training top have been leaked online by Barca kit collector @memorabilia1899.
Hamburg 26-27 Anthem Jacket Released
The new Hamburger SV 2026-27 anthem jacket has been launched.
Produced by Adidas, the jacket features a clean design based on the Adidas 2026 jacket template. It is predominantly white with contrasting black Three Stripes running down the sleeves and a black Adidas performance logo on the right chest.
