Adidas To Become New Arsenal Kit Supplier
Update: Since August 2017, when The Mirror reported that Arsenal are considering are mega-money switch to Adidas and could even buy themselves out of the Puma contract in 2018, there have been several interesting new stories / details that are related to Arsenal's kit supplier.
Most Likely - Adidas To Become Arsenal Kit Supplier From 2019 For 180 Million GBP / Four Years?
First, it emerged that it is likely Puma will replace Nike as Manchester City's kit supplier from 2019. Second, the first information about Puma's Arsenal 2018-2019 away kit have been leaked. Third, Puma will likely become Milan's new kit supplier from 2018 already, replacing Adidas years ahead of schedule. Fourth, a source on Twitter wrote that Adidas will replace Puma as Arsenal's kit supplier (he said that 'someone just shared info with me and gave me the permission to share as he won't take the abuses on his own account).
Adidas will replace puma at Arsenal. About 180m per year. Remember where you heard it first.
— The Bottom Corner (@TheBottomCorner) 6. Dezember 2017
It is at least 80m per year.
— The Bottom Corner (@TheBottomCorner) 6. Dezember 2017
Original article - 8 August 2017English newspaper The Mirror reports that Arsenal are considering a mega-money kit swap, with Adidas in pole position to replace Puma. Arsenal signed a £30million-a-year deal with Puma in 2014 for five years until 2019, but that figure has been dwarfed by their rivals such as Chelsea and Manchester United since then.
Adidas have lost Chelsea to Nike, who also added Tottenham to a stable of English sides already including Manchester City. The Three Stripes currently just have three Premier League clubs under contract (Manchester United, West Bromwich, Watford).
Arsenal To Buy Themselves Out Of Puma Deal?
Arsenal's deal with Puma is still having two years left to run, but the Gunners are nevertheless already looking for new kit supplier as Arsenal's deal with Puma is much worse than the deals of Chelsea, Manchester United and other clubs. In fact, Mirror Football understands that club officials are indeed already eyeing a switch that would double the current deal and would get them back on the same level as their rivals.
The Mirror also reports that 'there is a possibility that Arsenal could do something similar as Chelsea, who bought themselves out of their contract with Adidas to switch to Nike ahead of the new campaign (if the figures add up). Chelsea paid 67 million pounds to end their long-term apparel deal with Adidas ahead of schedule.
Puma do have a right to renegotiate with Arsenal first, however.
Do you think that we will see a new kit supplier for Arsenal soon? Let us know in the comments below.
Real Madrid 26-27 Trefoil Away Ball Leaked - Matching With Away Kit
Footy Headlines can leak the new Real Madrid 2026-27 Trefoil ball, featuring alternating dark green and off-white panels.
Notably, it includes an "RMCF" pattern and the Trefoil logo, matching Real Madrid's 2026-27 away kit, which is set to be launched this summer.
Portugal 2026 World Cup Numbers Announced
The Portuguese national team has announced the official squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo retains his iconic number 7, with Bernardo Silva assigned 10 and Bruno Fernandes wearing 8. Diogo Costa takes the number 1 jersey in goal, while other notable assignments include Diogo Dalot as 5 and Gonçalo Ramos as 9.
Portugal are drawn in Group K alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia, and Uzbekistan, with their opening match scheduled for June 17 in Houston.
Goalkeepers
1 – Diogo Costa (Porto)
12 – José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
22 – Rui Silva (Sporting CP)
Defenders
2 – Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahçe)
3 – Rúben Dias (Manchester City)
4 – Tomás Araújo (Benfica)
5 – Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
6 – Matheus Nunes (Manchester City)
14 – Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP)
20 – João Cancelo (Barcelona)
25 – Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
Midfielders
8 – Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
10 – Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
13 – Renato Veiga (Villarreal)
15 – João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain)
21 – Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal)
23 – Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
24 – Samu Costa (Mallorca)
Forwards
7 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
9 – Gonçalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain)
11 – João Félix (Al-Nassr)
16 – Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP)
17 – Rafael Leão (AC Milan)
18 – Pedro Neto (Chelsea)
19 – Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)
26 – Francisco Conceição (Juventus)
Official Spain 2026 World Cup Squad Photo - EQT Jacket
Spain's men's national football team has shared the official group photograph for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The image captures the full 26-man squad under head coach Luis de la Fuente, presented as the team representing the entire country ahead of the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
Interestingly, all of the players are wearing the 2026 EQT Retro jacket, featuring a design inspired by the iconic Adidas Equipment aesthetic of the 1990s.
Ebbsfleet United 2026-27 Home Kit Released
Ebbsfleet United have released their new home shirt for the 2026-27 season. The red design marks the club's 80th anniversary and draws direct inspiration from the 1998-99 kit, featuring a classic 90s aesthetic with clean lines and heritage details.
The shirt includes Gravesend & Northfleet lettering beneath the reverse neck as a nod to the club's history. It is available in both short and long sleeve versions, with Morrow appearing as the front sponsor.
Special Netherlands x Lego Pennant
In the recent friendly match between the Netherlands and Algeria, the Dutch players appeared with a special pennant made from assembled LEGO pieces, replacing the traditional match pennant.
This was part of a collaboration between the KNVB (Dutch Football Association) and LEGO in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The partnership, announced earlier in 2026 and running through at least EURO 2028, focuses on encouraging play, creativity and movement among children and football fans through shared initiatives.
As part of the campaign leading into the FIFA World Cup 2026, one million free orange LEGO bricks are being distributed across the Netherlands on June 3 at LEGO stores, Intertoys and Dreamland locations. Fans are invited to build items supporting the Oranje team and share their creations, with the activation tied to the #NEDALG event.
FC Utrecht 26-27 Away Kit Released
FC Utrecht have released their 2026-27 away kit, made by Castore.
Inspired by the 'Release The Tiger' motto, the Utrecht 2026-27 away kit features subtle tiger stripe patterns integrated across the shirt that become more prominent during movement. The kit captures the club's determined and fearless mentality.
