Isco Switches to Old Nike Mercurial Vapor Boots
Update #2: Isco today surprisingly switched to the almost four-years-old Nike Mercurial Vapor IX boots. He could debut the bold light blue, yellow and pink boots in Real Madrid's next league match against Betis.
Isco Trains in Nike Mercurial Vapor IX Boots
Close-up with Isco's Neptune Blue, Volt, Tide Blue and Pink Nike Mercurial Vapor 9 boots.
Update: Isco today surprisingly laced up in blackout cleats as Real Madrid completed their fifth training session of the week, rounding off the preparations for their La Liga match against Osasuna on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, Isco worked individually out on the pitch and is not included in the squad for Saturday's match.
Isco Trains in Blackout Nike Magista Boots
Close-up picture of Isco's blackout Nike Magista Opus.
Isco's new blackout cleats are the same as the regular version of the low-cut Nike Magista apart from the blackout look. Isco usually laces up in Nike's Mercurial Vapor 11 boots.
Isco Trains in Blackout Puma evoSPEED Boots
Close-up picture of Isco's blackout Puma evoSPEED.
Isco's blackout cleats are the same as the regular version of the Puma evoSPEED SL-S 2016 boot from a tech point of view, while they boast a blackout look in order to hide that the Spain international is lacing up in Puma cleats.
Even though Isco today trained in Puma evoSPEED football boots, it is likely that he will switch back to the Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 for this weekend's match against Osasuna.
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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.
Barry Town United 26-27 Kits Released
Welsh Cymru Premier side Barry Town United AFC have officially unveiled their new Macron kits for the 2026-27 season. Produced by the Italian sportswear brand, the newly released collection features bespoke designs tailored for the club's upcoming campaign. Fans looking to purchase the new shirts can currently find them available exclusively at the Macron Sports Hub Cardiff store.