Exclusive: Adidas to Discontinue Adidas Ace Football Boots?
We have received exclusive information that Adidas will discontinue the Adidas Ace soccer cleats in 2018. It is not known yet if there will be an Adidas Ace 18 football boot.
The Adidas Ace football boot silo was introduced in Summer 2015 together with the Adidas X football boot. There have been three generations of the Adidas Ace boot so far and two generations of the revolutionary laceless model of the Adidas Ace, the Adidas Ace PureControl.
Adidas to Release New Boot Silo Ahead Of 2018 World Cup
If our information turns out to be true, it would be the second new boot silo that is replaced by the Three Stripes after Adidas' boot revolution in Summer 2015. The German brand will replace the Messi exclusive Adidas Messi silo with the Adidas Nemeziz soccer cleat this summer.
However, compared to the Adidas Messi football boot, which is just worn by Messi and a few other players, the Adidas Ace is one of the currently two main silos of the Three Stripes. In fact, about the half of all Adidas players are wearing the Ace, with the other half wearing the X. However, the reason for Adidas to discontinue the Ace is believed to be that the X is the best sold boot.
There is no information yet which model will replace the Adidas Ace soccer boot yet. It currently seems most likely that Adidas will release an Adidas Ace 18+ PureControl boot in December 2017 before launching an-all new boot silo ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
It is not known if there will be an Adidas Ace 18 boot
In 2015, Adidas also released a new generation of the F50 Adizero before discontinuing the silo a few months later. But is it also possible that there will not be a new generation of the Adidas Ace at all.
What do you think of this? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned for more info.
FC Barcelona to Launch 26-27 Home Kit in Early July
FC Barcelona and Nike have officially agreed to schedule the launch of their 2026-2027 home kit for early July. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the club made this strategic decision because the current 25-26 jerseys are still generating massive sales figures following a highly successful campaign.
Following the home release, the highly anticipated away kit is scheduled to launch in late July, just in time to debut during the squad's pre-season tour. This secondary strip will introduce a striking black and purple colorway and is confirmed to be released under Nike's special Kobe Bryant sub-label. The club's 26-27 wardrobe will then be completed in the second half of August with the official launch of a fresh turquoise green third kit.
While fans wait for the new collection, current shirt sales continue to soar at the official stadium store, with Lamine Yamal comfortably topping the charts ahead of departed club legend Robert Lewandowski.
Which of the three upcoming Barcelona 26-27 designs are you most excited to purchase? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Toronto Police Seize Record 16,000+ Counterfeit Shirts Worth CA$3.5M
Toronto police have carried out the largest seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian history, recovering more than 16,000 fake items with FIFA, Nike, Adidas and Puma branding, as well as flags and two counterfeit FIFA World Cup trophies. The haul has an estimated street value of CA$3.5 million and includes replicas of Team Canada, Argentina, Portugal and Croatia kits. Two suspects, 41-year-old Ramy Jaber and 62-year-old Walid Sarhan, were arrested after police acted on a tip about a Mississauga warehouse and executed a search warrant.
The pair allegedly supplied the fraudulent merchandise to retail stores through a legitimate trading company, with customers charged full price under the impression they were buying authentic products. Some NFL jerseys were also recovered in the operation.
Story via @PhilPerkinsCP24.
Spain Confirm 2026 World Cup Squad Numbers
Spain have confirmed the squad numbers for their 26 players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Coach Luis de la Fuente's team will wear these numbers throughout the tournament as they aim for a second title, opening against Cabo Verde on June 15 in Atlanta.
The confirmed numbers are:
1: David Raya
2: Marc Pubill
3: Alejandro Grimaldo
4: Eric García
5: Marcos Llorente
6: Mikel Merino
7: Ferran Torres
8: Fabián Ruiz
9: Gavi
10: Dani Olmo
11: Yeremy Pino
12: Pedro Porro
13: Joan García
14: Aymeric Laporte
15: Álex Baena
16: Rodri
17: Nico Williams
18: Martín Zubimendi
19: Lamine Yamal
20: Pedri
21: Mikel Oyarzabal
22: Pau Cubarsí
23: Unai Simón
24: Marc Cucurella
25: Víctor Muñoz
26: Borja Iglesias.
Bursaspor 26-27 Kits Released - Massive Five-Kit Collection by New Balance
Turkish club Bursaspor and technical sponsor New Balance have yet again gone all out for the 2026-2027 season, officially releasing an extensive collection of five distinct kit designs at once.
The collection heavily explores Bursaspor's iconic green and white color palette through four different primary patterns. The drop includes a horizontal and a vertical striped shirt, a sleek dark green option with thin white pinstripes, a striking half-and-half design, as well as a sleek cream and green kit.
With such a wide variety of designs to choose from, which of the five new New Balance Bursaspor 26-27 kits is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.