Happy Birthday! Here's Gerard Pique's Full Boot History
Feb 2, 2017, by Pat
Another high-profile player to celebrate his birthday today is FC Barcelona center back Gerard Pique, who's turned 30. Although he has become one of most loved players at Barcelona, Pique's professional career started off with Manchester United and also included a year on loan at Zaragoza.
Boots-wise meanwhile, Pique never departed from the brand with which it all started, Nike, and instead only switched between some of the Swoosh's offerings through the years.
Starting out at United, Pique was wearing Nike Air Zoom Total 90 III boots in the trademark red and white colorway. Despite making his first-team debut at the age of 18, Pique didn't really make the breakthrough at United, in part due to the immense presence of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic at the center of defense.
As early as in October 2005, Pique made the jump to the Nike Tiempo, the boot silo he would go on to wear to this date. Pique went on loan to Zaragoza in 2006-07 before returning to United for a final season, during which he would make nine league and three Champions League appearances.
Joining Barcelona together with Pep Guardiola in 2008, Pique became a starter almost right away and even managed to defend the Champions League title he won with United the season before. He's also won the Euros (twice) and World Cup with Spain, as well as six league and four cup titles with Barcelona, one Premier League title with Manchester United and a combined four Champions League titles between both clubs.
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Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portuguese Liga 2 club FC Penafiel has officially launched its new home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Nike. The release heralds a new kit deal for the club, leaning into a classic aesthetic that honors their traditional Rubro-Negro identity.
The Nike FC Penafiel 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red, styled with a contrasting black polo collar and open v-neck cut. Adding to the retro design, the club badge is set within a dark circular crest frame on the left chest, accompanied by a black Nike Swoosh and white Abanca sponsorship branding across the chest.
The FC Penafiel 26-27 home shirt is available now through the club's official webshop, priced at €59.99.
Nigeria Women Update Crest With 10 Stars
At the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defending champions Nigeria featured a special detail on their shirts: 10 stars added above their crest. The "Super Falcons" had never worn stars on their kits in previous WAFCONs.
The 10 stars represent Nigeria's 10 continental titles, celebrating their history as the most dominant team in African women's football. Big thanks to our Vietnamese partner @jerseystory_vn for the collage image.
