Happy Birthday, Alexis | Here Is Sánchez's Full Boot History
Alexis Sánchez, Chile and Arsenal forward, celebrates his birthday 28th birthday today. We take a look at the boots worn by a player who already played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Alexis Sanchez's First Years in Europe - Nike Mercurial
Alexis Sánchez joined Barcelona from Udinese in 2011.
Sánchez, began his career at Chilean club Cobreloa wearing Nike Mercurial soccer boots, while he joined Udinese in 2007 at the age of 19. It is not known since when he has been an official Nike athlete, but it seems certain that he has been sponsored by Swoosh for at least several years as he never laced up in other cleats than Nike boots during his career.
Alexis Sanchez Joins Barcelona, Supposed to Be New Hypervenom Face
Joining Barcelona in 2011, Alexis Sanchez became a key player of the Mercurial. When Nike launched the Mercurial, Alexis Sánchez was one of the players who received Nike's new agility boot, and also featured in promotion events ahead of the launch amongst Hypervenom players such as Neymar, Higuain, Rooney and Lewandowski. But while most of the best players who were supposed to wear Nike's Hypervenom cleats actually switched to them for some years, the Chilean did not like the agility cleat and returned his Nike Mercurial boots.
In 2014, he switched to the high-cut Nike Mercurial Superfly soccer cleats. Another remarkable note is that he laced up in the leather edition of the Mercurial Superfly boots in 2015 for some matches.
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Boca Juniors 26-27 Pre-Match Shirt Leaked - Official Look
@opaleak has leaked 2 new pictures of the new Adidas Boca 26-27 pre-match shirt.
The Boca Juniors 2026-27 pre-match jersey features a half-and-half design in the club's traditional colors, with a yellow right side and blue left side, complemented by contrasting sleeve colors and a blue crew-neck collar.
Special Adidas World Cup 'Match 1000' Referee Shirt
The second Group F match between Japan and Tunisia will mark the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history. FIFA has appointed Romanian referee István Kovács to officiate this historic milestone match, which will take place at Monterrey Stadium on June 20.
A special highlight of the occasion will be the referee's commemorative uniform: a bright red jersey featuring three gold stripes on the sleeves, along with a "MATCH 1000 FIFA WORLD CUP" badge.
Leaked: Adidas Originals River Plate Retro Shirt Hints at 26-27 Away Kit
We have the first image of a brand-new Adidas Originals River Plate retro shirt. It is part of the team's 26-27 away collection.
The River Plate retro shirt features a color-blocked design reminiscent of classic 1980s sportswear. The upper half of the torso and the raglan sleeves are solid red, while the lower half is crisp white. Separating the two sections is a prominent, thick black horizontal chest band. A classic white Adidas Trefoil logo and the traditional River Plate shield sit high on the chest, keeping the design completely free of modern sponsors for a pure, vintage aesthetic.
Vitória SC Announces Hummel Kit Deal
Vitória Sport Clube has officially announced a new five-year technical sponsorship deal with Hummel, beginning with the 2026-27 season. The Danish sportswear brand will supply the Portuguese club's match kits, training gear, and lifestyle apparel until the end of the 2030-31 campaign. This agreement brings an end to Vitória SC's decade-long partnership with Macron, who had been the club's kit maker since the 2016-17 season.
The club described the new agreement as a "return to the past to project into the future," referencing Hummel's previous stint as Vitória SC's kit supplier during 1992-92.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Shirt + Shorts, Socks & Pre-Match Jersey Leaked
We can leak the full look at the Boca Juniors 2026-27 home kit - it is completed by shorts and socks that match the stripe design of the kit.
SV Austria Salzburg 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new SV Austria Salzburg home kit for the 26-27 season has been officially released today. Made by Capelli, the new shirt will be worn by the club in the Austrian 2. Liga.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home jersey features a bespoke design in the club's traditional colors. It incorporates two different tones of violet and is highlighted by a custom graphic showcasing the Hohensalzburg fortress and the towers of the old town, representing the team's local identity and heritage.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home football shirt is available to purchase immediately through the club's official fanshop, retailing at a price of 69 Euro.
