Boot Watch Special - The Boots Worn By Mourinho, Mo Farah, Redknapp, Olly Murs & Co In The Game4Grenfell
Sep 3, 2017, by Chris
West London’s community came together to remember those affected by the Grenfell Tower disaster at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon. We take a look at the football boots worn by both well-known people (former and current players, celebrities) as well as people who witnessed the disaster and took also part in the Game4Grenfell match.
80 residents lost their lives in the fire on 14th June 2017 and 17,468 spectators packed inside QPR’s stadium, which is just a mile away from the tower. The match saw a mixture of current and former pros alongside celebrities over 90 minutes. One side, Team Ferdinand, was led by former QPR striker Les Ferdinand whilst the other, Team Shearer, was managed by ex-England forward Alan Shearer.
José Mourinho - Adidas Ace 16.1 Primeknit
Jose Mourinho, who is well-known for his special and classy boot choices, opted for a standard football boot on Saturday - the Adidas Ace 17.1 Primeknit football boots from the Ocean Storm pack.
Mo Farah - Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar
British distance runner Mo Farah, who is one of Nike's main athletics faces, laced up in Nike's currently most marketed soccer cleat - the Nike Mercurial Vapor XI Neymar signature soccer boots.
Adam Foster (Firefighter) - Nike Mercurial Vapor XI CR7 Chapter 2 - Natural Diamond
Firefighter Adam Foster opted for the Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 Cristiano Ronaldo Natural Diamond football boots.
Iain Glen (Actor) - Hi-Tec League Pro
Game of Thrones' "Ser Jorah" laced up in classic black, white and red Hi-Tec League Pro football boots (thanks to JLS77).
Jack Whitehall (Comedian) - New Balance Furon 3.0 Black / White
English comedian Jack Whitehall laced up in the brand-new black and white New Balance Furon boots.
Olly Murs (English singer) - Adidas Nemeziz 17+ 360Agility
English singer Olly Murs laced up in the laceless Adidas Nemeziz 17+ 360Agility launch edition.
Jamie Redknapp - Adidas Ace 16.1 & Damian Lewis (Actor) - Adidas Gloro 16.2
Jamie Redknapp wore the Solar Blue Adidas Ace 16.1, while Billions star Damian Lewis laced up in the lower-tier Adidas Gloro 16.2.
Peter Crouch - Nike Tiempo Legend VII
Peter Crouch logically laced up in his bots that he also wears for Stoke City - the Nike Tiempo Legend VII.
Oluwaseun Talabi (Grenfell Resident) - Lower-Tier Nike Tiempo
Grenfell resident Oluwaseun Talabi, who escaped from the 14th floor of Grenfell Tower, wore a lower-tier version of the classy black, white and golden Nike Tiempo 2017 boots.
All ticket money will go to the Evening Standard's fund for those touched by the tragedy, which claimed at least 80 lives in June. To donate £3 text Grenfell to 70007.
Do you know from which brand Iain Glen's boots are and how the model is called? Let us know in the comments below.
CONMEBOL Introduces Custom Champions Badges for Copa Libertadores Knockout Stage
Starting from the Round of 16 of the 2026 Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL is introducing an updated, fully personalized champions badge for former tournament winners, as reported by chuyenaodau and jerseystory_vn.
Previously, former champions wore a uniform gold patch featuring the tournament logo and the total number of titles won. The new design moves away from the generic template: the shield-shaped badge now features the club's official colors and subtle graphic patterns in the background, alongside the iconic Copa Libertadores trophy, a large title count, and the specific years in which the club won the competition.
Early images reveal customized versions for several qualified sides, including Boca Juniors displaying six titles in blue and gold, alongside Flamengo, Palmeiras, and Fluminense.
Last Chance: FC Augsburg 26-27 Home Shirt Giveaway
As you maybe saw already, we have partnered with Bundesliga club FC Augsburg to offer our followers the chance to win an official FC Augsburg 26-27 home shirt.
To enter the giveaway, simply follow both @Footy_Headlines and @FCAugsburg on X, in addition to liking and reposting the contest announcement. The winner will be announced on July 26, 2026.
3 Adidas Boca Juniors 26-27 Retro Collections Leaked
Adidas is set to launch three retro and lifestyle collections for Boca Juniors during the 26-27 season. Huge thanks to Boca expert @marto_m3 and @KamilBerberler for the info.
The Argentine club will receive a "modern" Adidas Originals line alongside two historical capsule collections inspired by the iconic Stadium 1994 and EQT 1992 templates.
The main 26-27 Originals collection includes a track jacket, kangaroo hoodie, crewneck tee, woven shorts, and graphic t-shirt. The pieces feature the classic Adidas Trefoil logo paired with a starless Boca Juniors shield, adopting a dark blue and yellow color scheme with white detailing on the zip-up track jacket. This line aligns Boca Juniors with top European Adidas clubs receiving similar OG lifestyle drops.
In addition, the retro expansion brings back legendary nineties designs. The Linea Stadium 1994 range revives the distinctive blue and yellow diamond pattern across white jacket shoulders and matching shorts, while the Linea EQT 1992 series reproduces the bold shoulder block graphics on white and blue retro jerseys and track pants.
Tromsø IL 26-27 European Kits Released
Norwegian Eliteserien club Tromsø IL and equipment supplier Select have officially unveiled the club's new European kits for the 26-27 campaign. The special collection arrives as the Arctic team prepares for their international matches following qualification for UEFA competition.
The home kit maintains Tromsø's iconic look with classic red and white vertical stripes, featuring a clean crew-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs. Gold text on the upper back reads "HUNDRE ÅR I RØDE OG HVITE STRIPER" (A hundred years in red and white stripes), celebrating the club's centenary of wearing their signature colors.
The away kit offers a dark navy base highlighted by a striking graphic depicting a map of Europe rendered in glowing gold constellation-style light dots across the lower front. Both jerseys feature the monochrome Select logo alongside the classic club badge and SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge front sponsorship.
Karşıyaka 26-27 Home & Away Kit Released
Turkish club Karşıyaka SK and kit manufacturer Hummel have officially unveiled the new home and away kits for the 26-27 season.
Staying true to the team's identity, the shirt features classic green and red vertical stripes separated by thin white pinstripes. A clean collar design with subtle red and white accents, along with matching sleeve cuff detailing, completes a refined look rooted in the club's tradition.
The away has a tailored look in white with red and green applications.
Hapoel Haifa 26-27 Away Kit Released
Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Haifa and manufacturer Reebok have officially released the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. The shirt features a tailored graphic design paying homage to the coastal city of Haifa.
The Reebok Hapoel Haifa 26-27 away jersey features a dark charcoal and black base, accented by vibrant red piping along the collar, sleeve cuffs, and front panel seams. Across the body, a tonal graphic pattern depicts iconic local sights, including the famous Bahá'í Gardens terraces, palm trees, architectural steps, and sea waves.
Completing the kit, the back of the shirt displays white player names and numbers in Hebrew font, alongside local partner branding. The kit is finished with dark shorts featuring red side trim and white sponsor logos.
Real Madrid 1992 Retro & OG T-Shirt Spotted in EA Sports Promo
Adidas' upcoming Real Madrid 1992-inspired EQT retro collection and matching OG t-shirt have been spotted in a new EA Sports promotional campaign. Part of the brand's 26-27 lifestyle range reviving classic 1990s Equipment design language, the collection features bold oversized block accents in white, purple, and black.
Babelsberg 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
German Regionalliga Nordost side SV Babelsberg 03 and technical partner Joma have officially unveiled the club's new home, away, and third kits for the 26-27 season. Featuring classic polo collars and subtle detailing, the collection pays homage to 50 years of the club's home ground, the Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion. The home jersey comes in navy blue with white accents, while the away shirt features a clean white base with dark trim, and the third kit presents a red look with navy details. All three designs prominently display the new main sponsor logo, Potsdam Liebe, across the chest.
Bold Chievo Verona 26-27 Pre-Season Kit Released
Italian club AC Chievo Verona and local kit supplier EVOL have officially unveiled an eye-catching pre-season jersey for the 26-27 campaign. Designed exclusively for summer preparations and friendly matches, the shirt delivers a unique look ahead of the new season.
The new Chievo jersey features a white base highlighted by vibrant geometric pixel-style gradient graphics in shades of blue, yellow, and green across the chest, shoulders, sleeve cuffs, and lower hem. The ChievoVerona crest is centrally positioned on the upper chest, directly above the EVOL logo, with primary sponsor Tre Elle Energy featured prominently across the front. A yellow and navy crew-neck collar and matching sleeve trim complete the detailed design.