Usain Bolt's New Kits - Central Coast Marines 18-19 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Australian A-League club Central Coast Mariners some days ago released their new kits for the 2018-19 season. Made by Umbro, the Central Coast Mariners 18-19 home kit was worn by Usain Bolt in his first match for the club.
Central Coast Mariners 18-19 Home Kit
This is the new Umbro Central Coast Mariner 2018-2019 home uniform.
A fresh take on the stripes of the club's previous shirt, the new Central Coast Mariners 18-19 home shirt features fourteen striking lines that vary in size, representing the club’s 14th season in the Hyundai A-League and the changing face of the Central Coast region.
Interestingly, the left and right sock that differ from one another. Both socks reflect the distinct lines of the playing top with the right leg lined with two thin navy stripes and the left leg flanked with a bold solo line.
Central Coast Mariners 18-19 Away Kit
This is the Central Coast Mariner away jersey for 2018-19.
Back by popular demand, the Central Coast Mariners 2018-19 away strip is navy with a gradient gun-metal-grey Sash.
Central Coast Mariners 18-19 Third Kit
This is the new Umbro Central Coast Mariner 2018-2019 third shirt.
The Umbro Central Coast Mariners 2018-19 third shirt is white with the club's iconic Yellow & Navy stripes running down the left side of the shirt and shorts.
Central Coast Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp spoke about the excitement of the club’s new range of kits and the design process behind our home kit.
“The launch of our playing kits is becoming a big moment for us every year as we always try to surprise,” Mielekamp said. “Our new kit designs are inspired by the changing face of the Central Coast region whilst proudly marking our 14th season in the Hyundai A-League as one of the competition’s foundation clubs.
“The varying lines are a representation of the growing infrastructure and architecture of Gosford which is fast becoming the bustling city-centre we all want it to be on a Mariners’ game day.
“The Head Coach has drawn a line in the sand for our team, the cranes have drawn new lines in the skies of Gosford, our playing kit designs reflect these defining moments. We simply want to give our fans something fresh that they could get behind and believe in.
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Grimsby Town 26-27 Third Kit Released
Grimsby Town and technical partner Lotto have officially revealed the club's new 26-27 third kit. Following the previous releases of their home and away strips, the new design draws inspiration from the earliest days of the Mariners playing at Blundell Park, combining a rich brown base with light blue and white accents.
The Grimsby Town 26-27 third jersey is predominantly brown, featuring a broad white chest band bordered by a thin sky blue line. The kit showcases an all-over sublimated diamond pattern across the body, with matching white and sky blue trim along the collar and sleeve cuffs. A monochrome white club crest sits on the chest, while a fisherman illustration is printed on the upper back as a sign-off detail.
Matching brown shorts and socks complete the full uniform for the Mariners. The new Lotto Grimsby Town 26-27 third strip will be available to purchase in-store from Friday, August 7, with online sales opening on Monday, August 10.
US Thionville Lusitanos 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
French club US Thionville Lusitanos has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, made in collaboration with Kappa. The new collection draws direct inspiration from the history, architecture, and soul of the city of Thionville. The reveal shoot took place at the historic Tour aux Puces, emphasizing the deep connection between the club and its local heritage.
The 26-27 home kit features a sky blue base with white trim along the collar and sleeve cuffs, complemented by custom graphic artwork along the lower hem depicting local landmarks and symbols. The away shirt shares the same design blueprint, opting for a clean light grey base paired with white accents and tonal architectural patterns near the bottom. Both shirts feature crewneck collars and host a range of local club sponsors.
The new Kappa US Thionville Lusitanos 26-27 home and away jerseys will be available to purchase starting August 14, 2026.
Oliver Baumann Slams FIFA Over World Cup Jersey Badge
Germany goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has publicly spoken out against FIFA's commercialization, pointing to a controversial practice involving temporary kit badges at the 2026 World Cup. In a recent interview with BILD, the goalkeeper criticized what German media have dubbed "Trikot Gate," shedding light on how players' match jerseys were handled for profit behind the scenes.
According to Baumann, FIFA applied special commemorative patches to player shirts before matches, labeling players with titles like "Legacy" or "Debutant." However, immediately after matches, staff entered the dressing room to peel those badges off the jerseys. Frustrated by the process, Baumann stated that players just wanted to keep their authentic kits intact rather than having them stripped.
Baumann did not play a match in the 2026 World Cup. Those badges are removed from the kits to be later part of trading cards, as part of a deal with Topps. However, it remains to be seen if badges of players who finally did not make a debut will be made into cards, or if it was just removed because of the streamlined process.
The goalkeeper appealed to governing bodies to prioritize the sport itself over endless commercial initiatives. Baumann warned that excessive commercialization, from stripped kit patches to unnecessary breaks, threatens to alienate fans and players who care about the tradition and passion of football.
Mohamed Salah Takes Number 10 Shirt at Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has officially completed his move to Turkish side Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool. Following his arrival, the Egyptian superstar has been assigned the club's number 10 shirt for the 26-27 season. The Turkish club had initially prepared the number 11 jersey, the same squad number Salah wore during his iconic stint at Anfield, but the winger requested number 10 instead to match his shirt number with the Egypt national team.
To accommodate the request, Trabzonspor player Ernest Muçi, who previously held the number 10 jersey, agreed to give up the squad number out of respect for his new teammate. During his arrival flight to Turkey, Salah was seen wearing a presentation kit featuring number 61. The number 61 holds special cultural significance in Trabzon, representing the province's vehicle code and a tradition celebrated by supporters in the 61st minute of matches.
Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, and his official number 10 kit is now available as the club prepares for the upcoming season.















