Goodbye Puma, Hello Nike! Verratti Debuts New Blackout Boots
Update #4: As in the previous matches, Verratti laced up in blackout soccer cleats today. However, while he previously had been wearing blacked-out Puma evoTOUCH football boots in official matches, he used a blackout version of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom III football boots today, making it likely that he will join the Swoosh.
Marco Verratti Debuts Blackout Nike Hypervenom Phantom III Boots
Close-up with Verratti's new weapon.
Update #3: In case anybody at Puma had hoped the quite stunning special-edition "Derby Fever" evoTOUCH boots the brand had designed for the Marco Verratti for the occasion of the game between Marseille and PSG, such hopes were crushed tonight.
As in the previous few matches, Verratti laced up in a pair of blackouts - as Puma did not even reveal or put the aforementioned special-edition cleats on sale.
Update #2: Marco Verratti could join Nike since he was spotted wearing blacked-out Nike Hypervenom Phantom III DF boots in training ahead of the Champions League clash with Barcelona. Make sure to keep an eye on Verratti's boots tonight.
Update: Everything indicates that Marco Verratti's contract with Puma ended as the PSG midfielder debuted a blackout pair of Puma evoTOUCH boots in yesterday's match against Nantes. However, it were not Verratti's cleats that made the headlines but the strange yellow card he received.
¡Por si te perdiste el partido de la @Ligue 1! entre @PSG_inside vs @FCNantes
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Verratti Debuts Blackout Puma evoTOUCH soccer cleats
Verratti's boots make it very likely that he will leave Puma.
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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti could leave Puma after his contract with the brand ended on December 31, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport (via Footpack).
According to the report, Verratti's contract with Puma, the Germany-based brand he's been signed to since 2011, is worth a mere €250,000 per year. Since Verratti has grown a lot since then to become one of the most important Paris and Italy players, he's hoping to significantly improve with his next deal, be it with Puma or another brand.
Although Verratti was pictured wearing Puma evoPOWER cleats for the first training of the year at PSG, it is expected that he'll wear a pair of blackouts in the next official game.
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Adidas Italy 2026 EQT Retro Collection Leaked
We now have images of the (full) Adidas Italy EQT collection. It includes a track jacket, matching pants, and lifestyle t-shirt.
As part of a wider Originals collection aimed at national teams, this new collection brings a strong 1990s aesthetic back to the modern era. The release highlights the German brand's continuing strategy of mining its extensive design archives to create bespoke, off-pitch apparel for its top-tier federations.
The Adidas Italy EQT collection boasts striking green, white and red geometric blocks, creating 3 stripes.
Adding heavily to the nostalgic appeal, the chest displays a centralized logo arrangement, featuring a classic Adidas wordmark and Trefoil paired with a faithful recreation of the historic Italian Football Federation crest used throughout the early 1990s.
Other Adidas federations will get the same range in their colors.
Figueirense 26-27 Home Kit Released
Brazilian Série C side Figueirense has officially unveiled its new home jersey for the 2026-2027 season, produced by domestic technical partner Volt Sport. The new primary uniform directly follows the recent release of the club's away kit and serves as a major part of the team's ongoing celebrations to mark the 105th anniversary of their founding in 1921.
The Figueirense 26-27 home shirt remains deeply rooted in tradition, featuring the club's classic black and white vertical stripes. However, Volt Sport has elevated the historic aesthetic by deeply embossing the black stripes with commemorative elements that honor the club's 105-year history. The heavily detailed body is framed by solid black sleeves and a matching black block on the back for player numbering. The look is completed by a classic black polo collar and sleeve cuffs, both of which are detailed with ribbed white striping.
Further custom details are integrated throughout the garment, including the phrase "Avante Figueirense, pra frente Furacão" printed along the inner hem.
In a final nod to the milestone year, a special 105th-anniversary seal is applied to the lower right corner of the shirt.
What do you think of this heavily detailed, anniversary-focused Figueirense home kit by Volt? Let us know in the comments below.
Shamrock Rovers 2026 Third Kit Released
Irish champions Shamrock Rovers have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 2026 League of Ireland season, completing their matchday lineup following the earlier releases of their home and away strips. Produced by technical partner Macron, the latest design injects a bold, contemporary aesthetic into the Dublin-based club's apparel, specifically drawing on streetwear influences and urban styling to create a vibrant alternative look.
The new Shamrock Rovers 2026 third shirt utilizes a bright yellow base, which is immediately broken up by an intricate, sublimated geometric graphic. This dynamic pattern is composed of diagonal and vertical green and black bands featuring broken lines and a distinct paintbrush effect, giving the garment a highly textured and energetic appearance. The striking yellow foundation is smartly framed by an asymmetrical green and black crew-neck collar, with matching knitted sleeve cuffs providing visual continuity.
The new third kit will be worn for the first time during the Rovers' away fixture against Dundalk on Friday night.
What do you think of this vibrant yellow and green Shamrock Rovers third kit by Macron? Let us know in the comments below.
