Maradona and Konami Sign Sponsorship Deal
Reports from Argentina state that video game producer Konami and Diego Armando Maradona have reached an extrajudicial agreement regarding their image rights issue.
Maradona last month accused Konami of having used his likeness in PES 2017 without his consent. It appears that he was at least partly in the right as Konami reportedly agreed to pay him in exchange for not going ahead with the lawsuit.
Mauricio D'Alessandro, a lawyer for Maradona, stated that Konami argued that the FC Barcelona license it holds entitles it to use the image rights of former players of the club, such as Maradona.
Maradona Becomes PES Brand Ambassador
Despite the strict secrecy about the terms of the agreement reached between Konami and Maradona, the Argentinian press is reporting that a sponsorship and licensing contract was signed until 2020. Said partnership is set to even include the promotion of PES by Maradona in what is quite a turn of events.
At least a part of the money that Maradona will receive as part of this agreement will be used to aid grassroots soccer in Argentina, which is something the legendary Number 10 already announced prior to the latest developments.
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Vintage Football Shirts
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2003/04 Juventus Davids #26 L/S Home Shirt (M) Nike
1994 Brazil Dunga #8 Home Shirt (XL) Umbro
1996/98 Adidas (Germany) Kopke #1 Template GK Shirt (S)
Diego Maradona 'Madadona' Tee
O'Fenomeno Brazil 1998 Ronaldo Tee
1992 Umbro *BNWT* L/S Template Shirt (XL)
1990'S Vintage Nike Tiempo Football Boot (8)
2025/26 Juventus Mckennie #16 *Authentic* BNWT Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2004/05 Newcastle United Bowyer #29 L/S Third Shirt (L) Adidas
2001 Real Madrid Zidane #5 Third Shirt (L) Adidas
Striking Mesopotamian-Inspired Iraq 2026 World Cup Pre-Match Shirt Released
With the launch of their new official match kits, German sportswear brand Jako has revealed a striking new pre-match shirt for the Iraq national team. While the match kits utilize subtle designs, this warm-up top takes the cultural homage to an entirely new and vibrant level.
The Jako Iraq 2026 World Cup pre-match shirt is a bold display of ancient Mesopotamian artistry. The jersey features thick, horizontal bands of highly detailed patterns running across the entire torso and sleeves. These intricate motifs, rendered in contrasting gold, white, and black, draw direct inspiration from traditional Babylonian ornamentation, Assyrian floral designs, and the iconic decorative elements famously found on the legendary Ishtar Gate.
To balance the complex and busy graphic layout, the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs are kept simple in solid black.
What are your thoughts on this highly detailed, historically inspired pre-match shirt for Iraq? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas EQT Flamengo 1992 Retro Collection Leaked
Adidas will release a special 1992 EQT retro range for Flamengo, as shared by specialized club outlet Coluna do Fla.
The Adidas Flamengo 1992 2026 retro collection features a striking vintage tracksuit and matching t-shirts that lean heavily into the club's early history and the bold sportswear aesthetics of the 1990s.
The predominantly red and black pieces prominently feature the classic Adidas Trefoil text logo alongside the historic Flamengo rowing crest, deliberately substituting the modern "CRF" monogram for the club's traditional anchor-and-oars emblem.
Which piece from this leaked Flamengo retro collection is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas F50 Hyperfast '26-27 New Season' Boots - 3 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can leak 3 new pictures of the next-gen Adidas F50 Hyperfast '26-27 New Season' boots, laceless version.
Chelsea 26-27 Home Kit - Long-Sleeve
We can leak a new image of the Chelsea 2026-27 home kit, long-sleeve version. Thanks to @KamilBerberler.
We have two new images of the Barcelona 26-27 home kit. For us, it is one of the nicest of the past few years.