Closer Look + LEAK: Sadio Mane to Join New Balance, Trains in Next-Gen NB Furon 4.0 Boots
Despite continuing to wear Nike Mercurial boots in official games, it would be a shock if Liverpool winger Sadio Mane wouldn't end up ditching the Swoosh in favor of New Balance in the future.
For quite some time now, Mane has been trying out the next-gen NB Furon 4.0 boots, which are expected to debut shortly, ahead of the World Cup, in club training, first in a black and red colorway and lately in a whiteout model.
The New Balance Furon 4 cleats introduce a totally new lacing system that sees the front lace holes removed and the remaining concentrated close to the tongue area. Whereas the sole plate remains unchanged compared to the current-gen NB Furon 3, the upper now has a one-piece construction similar to speed boots by Adidas and Nike.
New Balance Furon 4.0 - White / Red
This is the New Balance Furon 4 launch colorway.
The boots worn by Mane are already pretty similar to what will be the New Balance Furon launch colorway. It's all-white with red brandings in the vein of the leaked NB Tekela boot, which is a new model to replace the Visaro.
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Inter Milan 2026-27 Dugout Jacket Leaked - Inspired by 26-27 Away Kit
We have the first image of a special Nike Inter Milan 2026-27 dugout jacket, showcasing a design heavily inspired by classic American sports apparel. Aligning perfectly with the aesthetic of the club's upcoming 2026-27 away kit, the varsity-style jacket features a blue body with contrasting white sleeves. It prominently displays a special circular "IM" monogram crest on the left chest, emphasizing the US baseball theme, alongside a classic white Nike Swoosh on the right.
Iwaki FC 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Japanese J.League side Iwaki FC has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.
Produced by technical sponsor Under Armour, the new primary jersey introduces a dynamic look centered around the club's vision of "becoming a light that illuminates the coast." The home shirt features Iwaki FC's signature "Growing Slash" pattern covering the entire fabric, a design choice meant to symbolize the team's powerful upward trajectory alongside the ongoing recovery and growth of the local Hamadori region.
For matches on the road, the Under Armour Iwaki FC 26-27 away kit introduces a bespoke aesthetic with deep local ties. The white, navy and red shirt incorporates the unique pattern from the "Fura City Iwaki" logo onto the sleeve cuffs, while the shoulder paneling features a custom design directly inspired by the maritime infrastructure of Iwaki's port.
Fans eager to get their hands on the new Under Armour kits have a tiered release schedule to look forward to ahead of the new season. An exclusive pre-sale for official fan club members begins on June 16 through the J.League Online Store, followed by a general pre-sale starting July 1. A full, widespread retail launch across physical club shops and Under Armour's official channels is scheduled for August 7.
Special PSG x Art Basel Edgar Plans Champions League Jersey Released
Paris Saint-Germain has officially launched a special limited-edition jersey in collaboration with Art Basel to celebrate the club's historic Champions League victory in the 2025-26 season. Designed by Spanish artist Edgar Plans, the capsule features a range of apparel, including t-shirts adorned with his signature colorful cartoon characters. The unique release merges football and contemporary art, commemorating PSG's European success with a distinctive and playful aesthetic.
Lovely: QPR 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Goalkeeper Kits All Feature Hoops
Queens Park Rangers have become the first Championship club to release their full set of kits for the 2026-27 season, and Erreà has delivered a uniquely consistent design approach by featuring hoops across all outfield and goalkeeper shirts. The traditional home shirt sports the classic blue and white hoops with amber trim, while the away kit introduces a two-tone lilac hoop design with a blue and white collar. Completing the outfield collection is a stealthy blackout third shirt with tonal hoops.
Every shirt also includes a special back neck logo commemorating the 60th anniversary of the club's 1966-67 League Cup victory, with the goalkeeper kits fully mirroring the hooped aesthetic of their outfield counterparts.
