In Detail | Aljaksandr Hleb Shows Off 10-Year Old Football Boots In 2018 World Cup Qualifiers Clash Against Netherlands
Oct 11, 2016, by Chris
Update: Aljaksandr Hleb has again laced up in the 10-year old Puma V1.06 football boots in last week's 2018 World Cup qualifiers clash against Netherlands. Check out the images below.
Aljaksandr Hleb Again Laces Up in Puma V 1.06 Football Boots
Close-up pictures of the boots worn by Aljaksandr Hleb last week.
His boots are definitely the most interesting ones we've seen in this season's Champions League so far. We take a closer look at the extraordinary boots worn by former Arsenal, FC Barcelona and Stuttgart midfielder Aljaksandr Hleb in the 2015-16 Champions League Group Stage.
Aljaksandr Hleb, who has been struggling with injuries throughout his career, made the return to the biggest stage this season playing for the Belarusian side BATE Borisov. And as BATE will not play in Europe again this season after they finished fourth behind Barça, AS Roma and Bayer Leverkusen, it has been very likely the last time this season that Aljaksandr Hleb's unique boots got the attention they deserve. We decided to take a closer look at his boots in order to give them also their well-deserved presence on what is likely the biggest stage for football boots.
Aljaksandr Hleb Laces Up in Puma V 1.06 Football Boots
Close-up pictures of the boots worn by Aljaksandr Hleb.
Combining a white base with red applications, Aljaksandr Hleb's Puma V1.06 comes with almost unremarkable Puma brandings that make his boots look like unbranded boots from the most all camera angles. Aljaksandr Hleb laced up in what looks like a non-modified version of the Puma V1.06. What were the main innovations of the boots released ten years ago?
Launched ahead of the 2006 World Cup in Germany with an unseen grass green colorway, the Puma V 1.06 Soccer Cleats were a revolution of speed boots at that time. Combining a micro-fiber upper with a lace-wrap system to offer a comfortable fit with great ball feel, the Puma v 1.06 was released to compete with the two dominating speed boots of that time: The Adidas F50 and the Nike Mercurial.
And while Aljaksandr Hleb predominantly wore the white and red colorway of the Puma v 1.06 Boots during the 2015-16 Champions League Group Stage, he also showed off a second colorway of the Puma V 1.06 in the first match of the group stage against Bayer Leverkusen on September 16.
Boasting a stunning black and blue upper, the second boot Aljaksandr Hleb wore in this year's Champions League Group Stage actually looks more like a contemporary release than a boot that was designed more than 10 year ago.
What do you think of Aljaksandr Hleb's unique boot choice? Do you prefer the white and red or the black, blue and white colorway? Let us know in the comments below.
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.