Kaka to Return to Adidas?
Oct 17, 2015, by Chris
Everything indicates that Kaka is set to return to the Three Stripes after he laced up in the Adidas Ace Leather Boots in Brazil's 2018 World Cup South American Qualifiers match against Venezuela for the first time in his career.
Kaká to Rejoin the Three Stripes
Kaka debuted the Kangaroo leather version of the Adidas Ace Boots in the match against Venezuela.
Kaka laced up in a non-modified version of the Adidas Ace 15.1 Leather Boots. Combining a super soft Kangaroo leather upper with an external heel counter for more stability, the Adidas Ace Kangaroo Leather Cleats has been virtually created for a midfield-maestro such as Kaká.
Kaká previously had worn a blackout pair of the classic Adidas Copa Mundial for almost one year, while he laced up for the first time in branded Adidas Soccer Cleats in the Tuesday's match. So is Kaka set to rejoin Adidas?
Blackout boots usually indicate that a player is without a contract, while as soon as a high-profile player switches to non-blackout cleats it's almost certain that he signed a new boot contract. Therefore, it's very likely that Kaká and Adidas agreed on a new deal.
However, it's also possible that Kaká only switched to the Adidas Ace 15.1 K-Leather Boots for the much-noticed match with the Brazil national team, while he could return to the blackout boots in his next MLS match. What makes this impression even more likely is the fact that Kaka wore his beloved blackout Adidas Copa Mundial Boots in Brazil's training session on October 7.
We'll watch out for Kaka's Boots in his next Major League Soccer match, while we still miss the iconic Adidas Predator Boots which the Brazil midfielder wore before he switched to his blackout Adidas Copa Mundial Boots.
Emiliano Martinez Takes Chelsea's Number 1 Shirt
Emi Martinez has officially switched from No. 26 to No. 1 at Chelsea after just one match. The Argentine goalkeeper wore No. 26 in Chelsea's 4-3 win over Brighton.
With Robert Sanchez joining Como on loan, the No. 1 shirt became available, allowing Martínez to make the switch. Chelsea is now the third professional club where Martinez has worn No. 1, following Getafe and Aston Villa.
In a nice gesture to supporters who had already purchased his previous shirt, Martinez will sign all official “Martinez 26” jerseys bought through Chelsea's Megastore or official website. Fans can bring their shirt and proof of purchase to Stamford Bridge before October 4.
Japan U20 Debuts All-White Away Kit Variant
The all-white variation of Japan's away kit made its official debut during Japan U20's dominant 8-0 victory over Cambodia U20 in the U20 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
Previously, Japan premiered the original ensemble (black shorts and white socks) in a friendly match against Scotland, followed by an all-black shorts and socks variant during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash with Brazil.
Leicester City 26-27 Away Retro Collection Released
Expanding on their retro-inspired aesthetic for the season, Leicester City and Adidas have officially dropped a new lifestyle apparel collection under the Adidas Originals banner. Following the popular launch of their Trefoil away shirt earlier this summer, the latest range focuses on timeless club heritage infused with classic Three Stripes street style.
The standout piece of the collection is a royal blue long-sleeve jersey adorned with an intricate all-over diagonal jacquard pattern. Much like the 26-27 away kit, the piece prominently features the iconic Adidas Trefoil alongside Leicester's nostalgic 'Running Fox' crest, which famously adorned the club's shirts until 1992. Matching royal blue three stripes run down the shoulders and sleeves to complete the vintage look.
Alongside the long-sleeve shirt, the collection includes an archival blue t-shirt with a bold white chest stripe, classic track jackets, hoodies, and matching track pants. The full Leicester City x Adidas Originals range is available now at the club's official online store and the Foxes Fanstore at King Power Stadium.
