Icardi Shows Off Blackout Next-Gen Nike Hypervenom Phantom III
As the third generation of Nike's football boot line comes ever closer, Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi has become the first high-profile player to give the upcoming Nike Hypervenom Phantom III a runout in training. Thanks to @boozynicco for the spot.
Icardi Trains in Blackout Nike Hypervenom Phantom III Boots
Continuing the Dynamic Fit collar concept of their predecessors, the third-gen Nike Hypervenom Phantom soccer cleats introduce a new one-piece Flyknit upper construction which also features a new 3D texture after the fiasco with the Hypervenom II.
Although it's still offset to the outside, possibly the trademark feature of the Hypervenom, the lacing of the new Nike Hypervenom III has been updated in the way that the lower four lace holes on the outside of each shoe have been replaced by loops. Check out our launch post for more details, in particular regarding the redesigned sole plate of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom III.
Set to be released in early 2017 in a bold 'Electric Green / Hyper Orange' colorway, the Nike Hypervenom Phantom 3 soccer boots are sure to be tested on-pitch by more of Nike's best players throughout the next weeks and months.
What do you think of the new Nike Hypervenom Phantom III? Drop us a line below, and take a first look at the Nike Hypervenom Phinish II, courtesy of Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Kilmarnock 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock FC have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season. Made by Hummel, the new shirts feature James Frew Ltd as the main front-of-shirt sponsor.
The Hummel Kilmarnock 2026-27 home jersey introduces a clean design in the club's traditional blue, complemented by Hummel's iconic chevrons on the shoulders. Offering a vibrant alternative, the Hummel Kilmarnock 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly yellow. Both kits share a cohesive design language characteristic of Hummel's recent templates and are available to purchase through the club's official channels.
RFEF Official Store AI Chatbot Recommends Fake Spain Jerseys
The official store of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has experienced an embarrassing glitch, as its AI-powered chatbot is reportedly advising fans to purchase counterfeit Spain national team jerseys instead of the official merchandise.
A viral post by X user @Free_y_thinker highlighted the issue, sharing a screenshot of the chatbot recommending a fake jersey as a better and cheaper alternative to the official kits. The post quickly gained massive traction with nearly a million views, prompting other users to share their own bizarre interactions with the shop.rfef.es AI, which included further recommendations for fakes, specific unauthorized sellers, and even seemingly random Python code. This incident highlights the potential pitfalls of implementing AI customer service without strict guardrails.
2026-27 English Club Crest Updates
In the 2026-2027 season, several English teams will have a different badge, as nicely highlighted by The92Bible. Three teams have permanent changes - Stoke, Peterborough, and Salford.
