Benzema, Diego Costa and Marcelo Ditch Next-Gen Adidas X 16 Boots
Update: Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Marcelo have also returned to the Adidas X 15 SL boots, just as Diego Costa. See the images below.
Benzema and Marcelo Train in Adidas X 15 SL Boots
Up-close with Benzema's and Marcelo's cleats.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has caught our attention as he laced up in the Adidas X 15 SL boot instead of the second-gen Adidas X 16 cleat in all matches of the past few weeks.
Diego Costa Still Sports Adidas X 15 SL 2016 Boots
Close-up with Diego Costa's boots, which seem to be modified for the Spanish striker.
Even though Diego Costa is one of the faces of the Adidas X 16 boots, the Chelsea striker seems not to like Adidas' second-gen X 16 boot. Even more interesting are the facts that Diego Costa previously already received completely custom boots from the Three Stripes, that he laces up in the one-off released Adidas X 15 SL boots, which additionally also seem to feature a special leather upper for the Spaniard and that he was actually never spotted with Adidas' X 16 boot yet.
Do you think that Adidas should create a new custom boot for the Spaniard to make him switch to the X 16? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
