Happy Birthday: Here's Xavi's Full Boot History
Barcelona legend Xavi Hernández celebrates his 38th birthday today. Now playing for Al-Sadd in Qatar, Xavi played for the Barcelona first team from 1998 to 2015, winning no less than eight league and four Champions League titles, while topping it off with the World Cup and two European championships with the Spanish national team. A legend in every sense of the word.
Xavi's legend status is only underpinned by him wearing just a single brand of football boots throughout those many years - Adidas. On the earliest picture of him that is available online, he is wearing classic Copa Mundial boots, although he picked up the Predator shortly afterwards.
He continued wearing the different iterations of the Adidas Predator that were released all the way until it was retired in the summer of 2015.
As most professionals, Xavi then switched to its "natural" successor, the Adidas Ace, which he still wearing these days. His most recent choice is the Adidas Ace 16.1 Primeknit.
Which of the many Adidas Predator and Ace boots Xavi has worn throughout his career is your favorite? Comment below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2017/18 PSG Mbappe #29 *BNWT with Defects* L/S Away Shirt (M) Nike
2018/19 Sheffield United Womens #15 Adidas Training Shirt (S) Adidas
2018/19 Scotland Schools Adidas Training Jumper (XS)
2003/04 Juventus Davids #26 L/S Home Shirt (M) Nike
1990'S Reebok Quest Football Boots (10.5)
1996/98 Adidas (Germany) Kopke #1 Template GK Shirt (S)
1994 Brazil Dunga #8 Home Shirt (XL) Umbro
2020/21 QPR Ball #12 *Match Issue* Home Shirt (M) Errea
2004/06 Germany Ballack #13 Away Shirt (XXL) Adidas
2003 Shonan Bellmare #23 *Player Issue* L/S Home Shirt (M) Puma
Puma Liga Portugal 26-27 Ball Released
Liga Portugal has officially unveiled the Puma Stellar Nitro Ultimate as its official match ball for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.
This latest release firmly aligns the Portuguese top flight with other major European heavyweights, as the exact same base model will also be utilized across the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, and Italy's Serie A. Visually, the Liga Portugal 2026-2027 soccer ball features a white base highlighted by vibrant neon accents - a very colorful look that is anything but classy.
Beneath the striking exterior, the Stellar Nitro Ultimate is packed with cutting-edge engineering designed to accommodate the speed of the modern game. The core of the ball utilizes Puma's innovative Nitrofoam technology, a nitrogen-infused layer that delivers maximum energy return upon impact for significantly faster passes and more explosive shots. Its symmetrical eight-panel configuration is seamlessly joined using high-frequency molding, a construction method that dramatically reduces water absorption while increasing overall shape retention. Additionally, a 1.1-millimeter textured 3D polyurethane surface combined with micro-roughness provides players with superior grip, aerodynamic stability, and highly predictable flight trajectories under varying weather conditions.
Argentina 2026 World Cup ZNE Jacket Released
Adidas has released a new Z.N.E. collection for the Argentina national team. However, it is hard to recognize as such.
The Adidas Argentina 2026 World Cup ZNE Jacket comes in dark navy, combined with gold logos. The standout feature is reflective stripes, inspired by the classic look of the team.
The 2026 World Cup ZNE Jacket for Argentina does not have any AFA logos or text.
Fenerbahçe 26-27 Pre-Match Jersey Leaked
We get an early look at Fenerbahçe's pre-match jersey for the 2026-27 season, thanks to @Opaleak. The design boasts a modern and unique look in the club's navy and yellow colors.
The standout feature of the Fenerbahçe 26-27 pre-match shirt is its dynamic, spray-paint-inspired graphic. Rendered in bright, vibrant yellow against a deep navy blue background, thick, textured wavy lines flow erratically across the entire front of the torso.
To balance the highly complex design of the body, the short raglan sleeves and the simple crew neck collar are kept in a solid dark navy blue.
What are your thoughts on this abstract, spray-paint design for the new Fenerbahçe pre-match shirt? Let us know in the comments below.
Gillingham FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Gillingham FC's 2026-27 home shirt was revealed today. The design centers on the club's traditional royal blue with a subtle tonal wave pattern integrated across the chest and torso for added texture that remains understated from a distance. White trim accents the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the front features the MEMS Power Generation sponsor logo in white lettering.
