LEAKED: Nike To Bring Back Classic Geo Merlin Ball Name + Design? For 2018-19 Season
Adidas brought back the iconic design and the name of the Adidas Telstar football with the 2018 World Cup ball, and now we can exclusively reveal that Nike will also bring back an icon to life again with their upcoming ball for 2018 onwards.
Nike 2018-19 Premier League, La Liga and Serie A to Be Called Merlin
The new Nike 18-19 Premier League football will be called 'Nike Premier League Merlin'.
After the past four Nike Premier League, La Liga and Serie A balls have been based on the Nike Ordem football that was launched in late 2013 (they were named Nike Ordem 2, Nike Ordem 3, Nike Ordem 4 & Nike Ordem 5), the new Nike 2018-2019 Premier League, La Liga and Serie A footballs will enter a new chapter for Nike footballs.
The new Nike Premier League 18-19 ball will be called Nike Premier League Merlin, the La Liga ball will be known as 'Nike La Liga Merlin' and the Serie A ball 'Nike Serie A Merlin'. Nike Geo Merlin has been the name of the official match ball of the English Premier League seasons between 2000-2004. It was the first-ever Premier League ball made by Nike who took over from Mitre in 2000.
It is also almost certain that Nike's 2018-19 ball will be no more based on the Nike Ordem but will come with new technologies and a new panel shape. There is no detailed tech info about the new Nike Merlin 2018-2019 soccer ball yet, however.
Do you look forward to the first tech info and to see the all-new Nike Merlin 2018-2019 football? Let us know in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
1995/97 Adidas GK Template Shirt (L) Adidas
1997/98 Club Brugge Home Shirt (XL) Adidas
2007/08 Manchester United Giggs #11 *C/L Final* Home Shirt (XXXL) Nike
2015/16 Hamburg Training Jacket (M) Adidas
1997 Tampa Bay Mutiny #19 Home Shirt (L) Nike
2010/11 Denmark *Player Issue* GK Shirt (XL) Adidas
2003/04 Vicenza De Martin #22 *Match Issue* Home Shirt (XL) Biemme
1999/00 Manchester United Beckham #7 'C/L Winners' Home Shirt (L) Umbro
2003/05 Benfica Simao #20 *BNWT* Centenary Home Shirt (XL) Adidas
2016/17 Germany Away Shirt (S) Adidas
Fenerbahçe 26-27 Kits - First Official Pictures Leaked
The first official pictures of the new Fenerbahçe 26-27 home, away and third kits in the authentic version have been leaked via @KamilBerberler.
PSG Kit Features France Flag Detail on Back for UCL Final
Paris Saint-Germain included a small French flag detail near the collar on the back of their kit for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final. The subtle patriotic element was highlighted by fans and observers in the aftermath of the club's European success, appearing on the match-worn shirts as PSG competed as the designated home side.
Nike Mamba Barcelona 26-27 Third Kit Leaked
We have ten new images of the Nike Barcelona 2027-2027 away kit, in the authentic version (counterfeit, based on real product).
Harrogate Town 26-27 Home Kit Released
Harrogate Town has officially revealed its new home kit for the 2026-2027 season. Produced by technical sponsor New Balance, the latest primary strip offers a bold and modern twist on the club's traditional yellow and black colors. Following the recent reveal of their striking geometric away jersey, this home release confirms that New Balance is committed to delivering highly bespoke and eye-catching designs for the North Yorkshire side's upcoming campaign.
The New Balance Harrogate Town 26-27 home shirt features a vibrant yellow base, anchored by thick black vertical stripes across the front of the torso. However, instead of traditional solid bands, these stripes are executed with a modern, pixelated halftone gradient effect that fades heavily around the midsection to seamlessly accommodate the black "envirovent" sponsor logo. To ensure a cohesive and sharp aesthetic, the New Balance manufacturer logo and the official club crest are both applied in a sleek black and yellow monochrome finish.
The launch completes the team's set for 2026-2027.
What are your thoughts on this pixelated gradient stripe design for the new Harrogate Town home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
