Luka Modric & Nacho Fernandez Show Off Unreleased 'Mega' Adidas & Nike Boot Releases
Real Madrid's Luka Modrić has become the first player to be spotted wearing the stunning Nike Flyknit Ultra soccer cleats from the Ice Pack, while Nacho Fernandez laced up in Adidas' Predator 18. Both are set to debut their boots in tomorrow's derby against Atlético Madrid.
Luka Modrić Trains in Nike Flyknit Ultra Ice Pack Boots
Close-up picture of Modric's Nike Flyknit Ultra cleats.
Black and Gamma Blue, the Nike Flyknit Ultra football boots worn by Luka Modrić in today's training session are part of the Nike Ice collection.
Nacho Fernandez Trains in Adidas Predator 18.1 Boots
Meanwhile, Nacho Fernandez laced up in the unreleased debut colorway of the Adidas Predator 18.1 football boots.
Both the Adidas Predator 18 and the Nike Flyknit Ultra boots will be launched very soon (Predator: scheduled for December 1; Nike Flyknit Ultra Ice Pack: likely next week). Nike will also release a black and red Nike Flyknit Ultra football boot as part of the Fire collection.
Which is better? What do you think of the Adidas Predator & the Black and Gamma Blue Nike Flyknit Ultra soccer cleats from the Ice Pack? Let us know in the comments below and check out all unreleased and released boots in the Boot Calendar.
RFEF Official Store AI Chatbot Recommends Fake Spain Jerseys
The official store of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has experienced an embarrassing glitch, as its AI-powered chatbot is reportedly advising fans to purchase counterfeit Spain national team jerseys instead of the official merchandise.
A viral post by X user @Free_y_thinker highlighted the issue, sharing a screenshot of the chatbot recommending a fake jersey as a better and cheaper alternative to the official kits. The post quickly gained massive traction with nearly a million views, prompting other users to share their own bizarre interactions with the shop.rfef.es AI, which included further recommendations for fakes, specific unauthorized sellers, and even seemingly random Python code. This incident highlights the potential pitfalls of implementing AI customer service without strict guardrails.
2026-27 English Club Crest Updates
In the 2026-2027 season, several English teams will have a different badge, as nicely highlighted by The92Bible. Three teams have permanent changes - Stoke, Peterborough, and Salford.
FC Twente 2026-27 Home Kit Released
FC Twente and Castore have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 2026-27 season. The launch follows a successful campaign that saw the team finish fourth in the Eredivisie and secure European football, with the club using the motto "We continue the line" for the new release.
The Castore FC Twente 2026-27 home shirt introduces a clean and traditional look in the club's classic red. Drawing direct inspiration from the legendary 2009-10 championship-winning season, the standout design feature is a subtle, thin vertical line pattern that runs across the entire shirt. Adding a local touch, the word 'Tukkers' is proudly incorporated into the collar, while various club-specific elements are embedded within the back numbers.
