David de Gea Joins Adidas
It's finally official. Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea yesterday officially announced that he joined the Three Stripes. De Gea has been wearing Adidas Soccer Boots and Gloves since the start of the 2015-16 season, while he previously laced up in Puma evoSPEED Boots.
In early July 2015, David de Gea returned to pre-season training wearing blackout Adidas Ace Goalkeeper Gloves and the launch colorway of the synthetic version of the Adidas Ace 15.1 Boots. But things have changed since then. So let's take a closer look at the boots and gloves worn by De Gea.
David de Gea Switches to Adidas Ace Primeknit Boots
Close-up picture of the Adidas Ace Primeknit De Gea Cleats.
As no further contract details were disclosed yet, it's most interesting to note that the Spaniard switched to the knitted version of the Adidas Ace Boots. Introduced in late September 2015, the Adidas Ace Primeknit Boots introduce a knitted upper for the Adidas Ace range, made for ultimate comfort and ball control (The Adidas Ace range now contains of three different versions: Synthetic, Leather, Knitted).
David de Gea wears a non-modified version of the Adidas Ace 15+ Primeknit Boots with the lettering 'de gea' on the medial side, combined with the matching Solar Red Adidas Ace 2015-2016 Goalkeeper Gloves.
Adidas now supplies the boots for eleven Manchester United players. Coincidentally, Nike also makes the boots for eleven Man Utd athletes, while New Balance (Marouane Fellaini) and Under Armour (Memphis Depay) signed one player, respectively (via Football Boots DB).
David De Gea x Adidas. There certainly could not have been a better time to announce the signing than ahead of the Manchester Derby. So watch out for David de Gea's Boots and Gloves in tomorrow's Premier League clash against Manchester City.
Special Commemorative Patches for 1000th FIFA World Cup Match
To mark a significant milestone in football history, special commemorative patches were featured during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Tunisia and Japan in Monterrey. The fixture officially marked the 1000th match in the history of the tournament.
In recognition of the occasion, both the Japan and Tunisia national teams wore mini Match 1000 arm patches on their jerseys. The special detailing was spotted on the players' kits during the game, as well as on the shirts laid out in the dressing rooms beforehand.
The commemorative design was not limited to the competing teams, as the match officials also wore the Match 1000 patch on their referee kits. This subtle yet historic addition provided a unique touch to the kits for the milestone game.
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Manuel Neuer Wears Special 'Legacy' and 'Golden Gloves' Patches at 2026 World Cup
Following Luka Modrić and Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer became the next player to wear two special patches when he appeared in Germany's second group-stage match against Ivory Coast.
On his right sleeve was the "Legacy" patch (which had already appeared in the opening match), while on his left sleeve was the "Golden Glove" patch, honoring the individual award he won at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
All Special 2026 World Cup Player Patches Revealed - Footy Headlines
FC Tiamo Hirakata 26-27 Home Kit Released
Japanese Football League side FC Tiamo Hirakata has officially unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, produced by sportswear brand Jogarbola. The release introduces a cracking design under the club's Reborn campaign for the upcoming JFL season, symbolizing a new beginning for the club.
