Here's Why You Can't Buy the Australia Kit with the Proper Crest
Australia return to action later today against Denmark, which serves us a great opportunity to bring one of the team's longest-running mysteries kit-wise.
As some of you might have noticed, the Australia kits on sale never feature the same federation logo found on the player issue shirts, even in the authentic version - here's why.
The Australia logo, at least the one used on the match jerseys, is an adaption of the Australia coat of arms, which, by law, cannot be used on merchandise items (screenshot via @shirts_v_skins)
Subsequently, Nike and the Football Federation Australia have utilized different alterations of the original logo on replica shirts. Above you find some examples of what appears on the players' jerseys and those found on sale around the world. (via @do_ray_egon).
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Nike Confirms Release of Gold Mercurial CR7 2026 World Cup Boots
Nike has officially confirmed the upcoming release of the highly anticipated, special-edition signature boot for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the American sportswear giant will launch a spectacular all-gold Mercurial specifically designed for the Portuguese superstar. This exclusive release is scheduled to drop just before Portugal kicks off their opening group-stage match.
The decision to equip the forward in a striking all-gold colorway is a deliberate and symbolic tribute by the brand's design team. Speaking on the upcoming launch to The Athletic, Nike representative Odinga Nimako, a senior figure at Nike’s global football footwear team, explained the specific reasoning behind the glamorous aesthetic. "The fact that Ronaldo is playing his sixth World Cup, we wanted to celebrate the legacy he has set and the way he continues to add to his legacy," Nimako stated. "And there is no better color than gold to help do that."
It remains to be see if Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the golden boots in a match - we expect him to wear them in training only.
