Did PSG's Thomas Meunier Wear Next-Gen Adidas Copa 19 Boots?
Paris Saint Germain defender and Belgium international Thomas Meunier has caught the attention of one of our followers after he posted a picture of him on Instagram wearing blackout Adidas football boots. Has the 26-year old player worn the next-generation Adidas Copa 19.1 football boot in training?
Thomas Meunier Trains & Plays in Current-Gen Adidas Copa 18 Boots
Close-up pictures of the blackout boots worn by Thomas Meunier in training reveal that they have Three Stripes and a leather upper. However, while you might first think that he is wearing next-generation Adidas Copa 19.1 football boots, they are just the current-gen Adidas Copa 18.1
Next-gen Adidas Copa 19 soccer shoes
Pictures from PSG's league matches reveal that he also wore black / red Adidas Copa 18.1 football boot in some matches, as well as the blackout version of the cleats.
Thomas Meunier laced up in the Adidas X 18.1 football boots in the 2018 World Cup. The Belgian could also wear the next-generation Adidas Copa 19 soccer cleats that are set for a release in early 2019, even though that is anything but certain yet. It is also possible that he will leave the Three Stripes.
High-profile players who are expected to wear the next-gen Adidas Copa are Toni Kroos (traditional laces version) and Paulo Dybala (laceless version).
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FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
