We Are Looking For A Writer
We are looking for a writer who is obsessed with football boots to join our small team at footyheadlines.com. You need to have a great interest and knowledge of football boots and brands as well as good English writing skills.
At the beginning you would be responsible for our weekly Boot Watch, our independent Boot Spotting which was stopped some months ago because of insufficient time. 'Boot Watch' includes the most interesting boot spots of the past seven days and is usually published on Sunday evening / Monday morning (London Time).
There is the potential that you become an author for more topics at Footy Headlines in the future.
Responsibilities
- Write and publish our weekly Boot Watch
- Write and publish Boot Watch Specials (e.g. 2017 Confed Cup Special, FIFA U20 World Cup Special)
Requirements
- Great knowledge and interest in the latest Boot releases, boot customizations and spots
- Ability to write accurately about football boots
- Basic Picture editing / Photoshop skills
- Good English writing skills
Below are some examples our our Boot Watch:
Boot Watch #003 | Old, Next-Gen, Blackout, Custom and Revolutionary Boots
Boot Watch #005 | All-New Nike Hypervenom Neymar Camouflage Edition, 'Mystery' Boots and More
Boot Watch Special - The Truly Unique Boots of the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup
Bonus points if you already have previous experience in journalism and if you have further ideas for articles.
The application process is closed
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
