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Referee Laces Up in Cheap Adidas Predator Indoor Boots in 2018 World Cup

Adidas has created special Copa Mundial cleats to the celebrate the iconic model's 10th World Cup appearance since their debut in Spain 1982. However, not all referees are using the special-edition Adidas Copa Mundial - Brazilian referee Sandro Ricci has been spotted wearing turf boot in the 2018 World Cup quarter-final between Croatia and Russia. Thanks to Soccer Bible for the spot.
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Sandro Ricci Laces Up In Adidas Adidas Predator 18.3 Tango Boots

Close up with Sandro Ricci's boots.

Unlike most referees in the 2018 World Cup, Sandro Ricci did not lace up in the special-edition Adidas Copa Mundial but in the lower-tier Adidas Predator 18.3 Tango boots. It is a remarkable choice for a referee.

The Adidas Predator 18.3 indoor football boots retail at just 80 GBP. They feature a coated mesh upper and a non-rubber indoor outsole.

Have you spotted other referees wearing interesting boots in the 2018 World Cup? Let us know in the comments below.

2026 World Cup Kit Overview

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Liverpool Debut New 2026-27 Home Kit Against Brentford

Liverpool's men's team debuted their new 2026-27 home kit during their Premier League match against Brentford at Anfield on May 24, 2026. The fixture served as the final game of the 2025-26 season, with the players wearing the Adidas strip for the first time in competitive action.

The kit is primarily Active Maroon with white accents and incorporates a geometric pattern inspired by the club's iconic 1989-91 home shirts. It is paired with matching maroon shorts and socks.

https://www.footyheadlines.com/2025/09/liverpool-26-27-home-kit.html

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Fans Bring Out Chairs to Honor David Alaba in Emotional Bernabéu Farewell

Real Madrid defender David Alaba was given an emotional send-off by fans at the Santiago Bernabéu during his final home match for the club. Supporters held up plastic chairs as he was substituted, recreating the Austrian's signature celebration that first went viral in 2022 during Real Madrid's Champions League comeback victory against Paris Saint-Germain.

Alaba, aged 33, will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season when his contract expires. He has made more than 130 appearances for Real Madrid across five years and collected 11 major trophies, including two La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.

The chair tribute stems from Alaba spontaneously grabbing and waving a stadium seat in wild celebration during that memorable 2022 night at the Bernabéu, turning the gesture into one of his most recognizable moments with the club.

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Sagan Tosu 2026-27 Home and Away Kits Released

Sagan Tosu have announced their kits for the 2026-27 season. Manufactured by New Balance, the new uniforms were officially unveiled by the club on May 23, 2026.

The home kit takes inspiration from sand and spray, tying into the meaning of the club name Sagan and symbolizing how individual elements unite into something stronger. The away kit features a feather-inspired camouflage pattern drawn from the magpie, the team's emblem.

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Shibuya City FC 2026 Away Jersey Released

Shibuya City FC, a club in Japan's Kantō Soccer League Division 1, recently released its 2026 away jersey made by Mizuno. The club changed suppliers ahead of the season after previously working with New Era on earlier kits.

The design uses an Urban Blue base color drawn from Shibuya's buildings, concrete and glass. It includes an all-over pattern inspired by the famous scramble crossing, night lights and the district's energy.

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New Mexico United 2026 Third Kit Released

New Mexico United have revealed their third kit for the 2026 season. Known as the Vintage Kit and manufactured by Puma, the shirt features a bright turquoise base, a bold foldover collar and a black chest band with the Visit Taos sponsor.

The kit debuted on the pitch during the May 23 home match against Charleston Battery and is now available in unisex, women's and youth sizes through the official team store and website.

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Kylian Mbappé Debuts White/Pink Next-Gen Nike Mercurial "Sample" Boots

Mbappe has debuted the white & pink next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 "Sample" cleats in the last match of the 25-26 season.

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Malaga 26-27 Home Kit Released

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MLS Players Wear Special World Cup Flag Jerseys This Weekend

Major League Soccer players are featuring special World Cup-inspired designs on their jerseys during matches on May 23 and 24. The numbers on the backs incorporate the flags of all 48 nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set within black or white outlines depending on the base jersey color.

Each player will also wear a flag patch on the front of the jersey representing their declared nationality or citizenship. The customized kits form part of a Send-Off weekend ahead of the MLS break, with the special editions set for a league-wide auction afterward. The World Cup begins on June 11, and the 2025 MLS regular season resumes on July 16.

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Celtic 26-27 Retro Jersey Leaked

A long-sleeve jersey from the adidas Originals Collection for Celtic will be launched for the 2026-2027 season. The design follows the streamlined Adidas OG retro template in dark green and incorporates the Celtic Lisbon Lions anniversary crest.

Leak via Kamil Berberler [@KamilBerberler], created with FIFA Kit Creator.

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Leeds United 26-27 Home Kit Leaked - Full Look

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Southampton 26-27 Home Kit Leaked

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Nike x Jacquemus France 2026 World Cup Pre-Match Shirt

Footy Headlines can leak 2 new pictures of the special Nike x Jacquemus France 2026 World Cup pre-match shirt.

The kit features a deep royal blue base with thin red and white vertical pinstripes, a white Swoosh logo, and a crest setup with the 'JACQUEMUS' brand name.

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