Kluivert to Wear Number 34 in Poignant Tribute To Former Teammate
New AS Roma signing Justin Kluivert has chosen to wear the No. 34 shirt for Roma - a tribute to his former teammate at Ajax, Abdelhak Nouri.
Nouri and Kluivert progressed through the academy system together in Amsterdam, graduating to the first-team squad at a similar time. Tragically, last summer Nouri suffered serious brain damage after collapsing on the pitch during a pre-season friendly.
The youngster wore No. 34 for Ajax, and Kluivert has opted to take on the number as he begins his new adventure in the Italian capital. He previously wore No. 45.
"Why 34? Appie’s number," Kluivert wrote on Instagram. "My prayers and shirt number for you, my friend-brother who taught me so much."
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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.
