Yanga-Mbiwa Trains in Unreleased Black Adidas Ace 16+ PureControl
Sometimes, the best colorways receive little to no on-pitch support from professionals. Fortunately, this doesn't seem to be the case with the "Core Black / Solar Green" Adidas Ace 16+ PureControl colorway which is set to be launched on February 1. Olympique Lyonnais defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa laced up in a pair of the unique, laceless cleats in training this week, via @Footpack.
Yanga-Mbiwa Trains in New Adidas Ace 16+ PureControl Colorway
Coated in understated Core Black, the second-ever Adidas Ace PureControl soccer cleat paint job features bold lateral Three Stripes in Solar Green, while the front pull tab is colored in Shock Pink. So far so usual, the design is rounded off with a stunning reflective sole plate.
Do you prefer the second color over the striking Solar Green launch colorway? Let us know in the comments below.
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.
