Arsenal Youngster Alex Iwobi Shows Off Unique Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots
Update: Interestingly, Iwobi returned to black-and-white Nike Mercurial Superfly IV iD boots for the games against Southampton and, most recently, Paris Saint-Germain, almost nine months after wearing them for the first time.
Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi is set to debut a unique black and white version of the Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots in today's Premier League clash against Southampton. The 19-year old Nigeria international laced up in the one-of-a-kind cleats in the past few training sessions.
Alex Iwobi Showcases Unique Black and White Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots
Close-up pictures of the boots worn by Alex Iwobi.
Created using Nike's customization service NikeiD, the custom Nike Mercurial Superfly Alex Iwobi Football Boots combine the classic colors black and white with a quite bold splatter graphic pattern on the Swoosh, creating a design that is both classic and striking.
Performance-wise, Alex Iwobi's black and white Nike Mercurial Superfly Football Boots are exactly the same as regular SG-Pro version of the Nike Mercurial Superfly Boot. Combining a Dynamic Fit collar with a tongue-less design, the Nike Mercurial Superfly Cleats are made for ultimate speed featuring Flywire strings in the upper and a carbon-fibre sole plate.
What do you think of the on-pitch impression of Alex Iwobi's black and white boots? Let us know in the comments below, and also check out the new Puma Boots which will be surely debuted today.
Matsumoto Yamaga 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC have revealed their new 2026-27 home and away kits. The new Adidas Matsumoto Yamaga 2026-27 shirts introduce bespoke designs for the club.
Como 1907 Announce Kit Design Contest
Italian club Como 1907 has launched a new design contest, inviting fans and designers to create a new look for the team. While the official announcement asked supporters to design a t-shirt for Como, it is likely that the club is referring to a football kit, given the context of the post and the reactions from the fanbase.
The club has kept the instructions incredibly open, stating there is no brief, no rules, and no excuses. To enter the competition, fans simply need to create their design, post it on Instagram, and tag the official Como 1907 account.
The announcement has already sparked significant interest online, with numerous supporters sharing their concepts and ideas. Whether the winning design will be produced as an official match kit, a pre-match shirt, or a special edition lifestyle item remains to be seen, but it offers a unique opportunity for fans to leave their mark on the club's visual identity.
FIFA Denies Guillermo Ochoa 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch Over Appearance Rules
Guillermo Ochoa has been denied the chance to wear FIFA's new legacy patch at the 2026 World Cup. Despite being selected for six World Cup tournaments spanning from 2006 to 2026, the Mexican goalkeeper does not meet the strict criteria set by FIFA. The governing body requires players to have made on-pitch appearances in at least five different World Cups to qualify for the special badge.
Ochoa did not play any minutes during the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, meaning he has only registered on-pitch appearances in three World Cups prior to the 2026 edition. Because of this, FIFA officially refused to award him the patch. Other veterans playing in the tournament, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, have received the legacy patch for meeting the five-tournament appearance threshold.
The Mexican Football Federation is reportedly planning to push for a reconsideration of the ruling. If Ochoa features in a match during the 2026 tournament, the federation intends to appeal FIFA's decision in hopes of securing the legacy patch for the veteran goalkeeper.
Yokohama FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Yokohama FC have officially released their new Puma 2026-27 home, away, and goalkeeper kits. The new Yokohama FC 26-27 shirts feature an abstract graphic design that represents flow and movement across all the jerseys. The home jersey is predominantly blue, while the away kit is white. The goalkeeper kits complete the collection in red and yellow colorways. The Puma Yokohama FC 2026-27 kits are available to purchase via the club's online store.
