Black / Solar Green / Shock Pink Next-Gen Adidas Ace 16.1 Boots Released
Jan 29, 2016, by Pat
The second colorway of the second-generation Adidas Ace 16.1 soccer cleats introduces an ambivalent look for the silo, combining a traditional black base with pink and garish green trim.
Adidas first unveiled the Ace in summer 2015, marketing it as the boot for the player who controls the game. Just over a half year on, the second generation of the Adidas Ace soccer cleats aims to do away with some of the problems that plagued the initial launch.
Adidas Ace 16.1 - Black / Solar Green / Shock Pink
This is the next-gen Adidas Ace 16.1 football boots in the "Black / Solar Green / Shock Pink" paint job.
Almost entirely black, the newest Adidas Ace 16.1 2016 football boot colorway features striking accents in Solar Green and Shock Pink. Whereas the former is used for the laces and upper part of the lateral and medial stripes, the bold pink shade illuminates all Adidas brandings, the base of the Three Stripes and the bottom part of the studs.
The re-engineered upper of the black Adidas Ace 16.1 soccer boots boasts a three-layer synthetic material, designed to offer an improved first touch and ball control in general. On top of that, the Adidas Ace 16.1 boot upper includes an all-over 3D structure with an added grip texture.
The outsole of the black / green / pink Adidas Ace 2016 soccer cleats completely ditches the second layer of conical studs seen in the first generation, and instead opts for a more traditional design. The re-designed lightweight AG / FG Hybrid sole plate comes with four conical studs in the heel area and seven studs in the forefoot area. The Adidas Ace 2016 boots also feature a new external heel counter for more stability.
Launched in late January 2016, the "Black / Solar Green / Shock Pink" Adidas Ace 2016 cleats have a RRP of 210 Euro, 200 USD, 150 GBP.
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T90-Inspired Nike Barclays WSL 26-27 Ball Released
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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