Juan Mata Debuts Black Adidas Ace 16+ PureControl
Manchester United's Juan Mata tonight became the first player to wear the second colorway of the revolutionary, laceless Adidas Ace 16+ PureControl football boots in an official match.
Mata Debuts Black Adidas Ace 16+ PureControl
Although it's already available to buy online, Adidas has not officially released the second Adidas Ace 16+ PureControl paint job yet. It combines an understated black base with striking Solar Green Adidas stripes and a pink pull tab at the front of the heightened collar.
After Lyon's Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa trained in the interesting Adidas soccer cleats in training this week, Juan Mata became the first player to debut the color, further confirming its relatively big on-pitch presence. More players, including Mats Hummels, Javi Martínez and Riccardo Montolivo were also spotted wearing the Primeknit or standard 16.1 variants of the "Black / Shock Pink / Solar Green" Adidas Ace 16 colorway.
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Kylian Mbappe to Wear Special World Cup 'Top Scorer' Patch
Kylian Mbappe will wear a special insignia on his France kit to commemorate his achievement as the top scorer of the 2022 World Cup. Following his Golden Boot win in Qatar, where he scored eight goals, the French captain's jersey now features a dedicated patch recognizing this individual accolade.
This addition comes as part of a wider trend of specialized badges seen on national team kits during the 2026 World Cup. Alongside standard tournament patches, various players have been spotted wearing insignias denoting their debut or legacy status.
New Al Khulood Logo Revealed
Saudi Pro League club Al Khulood have officially unveiled their new logo following a public fan vote. The updated crest, which forms part of a broader visual identity refresh for the team, incorporates elements inspired by the club's home city of Ar Rass into the previous shield design. This marks the second time the club's visual identity has been updated since Ben Harburg's acquisition of the team.
