LEAKED: Puma Trolls German Chancellor Merkel With 2019 Football Kit
In 2019, Puma will release a unique lifestyle football collection. The new Puma FC 2019 collection includes one item that is sure to stir controversy.
In 2013, German chancellor Angela Merkel said that the "The Internet is new territory for all of us" in a conference with back-then US president Barack Obama. The quote quickly became an object of reproach for the German chancellor. The Puma FC 2019 lifestyle jersey refers to Merkel's already infamous slogan.
Puma FC 2019 Lifestyle Jersey - 'Merkel' Edition
A unique style, the Puma FC 2019 lifestyle jersey features a graphic design that recalls if a TV has no signal. The front boasts the Puma lettering with the writing "Dialing in since 48". Puma was founded in 1948.
The left chest boasts a special logo with the writing "8 kbs per second", while the lower left coms with a special badge that carries it (too) far. it features Merkel's famous diamond symbol created with her hands, a wireless symbol colors of the German falg as well as Merkel's "Das Internet ist für uns alle Neuland" (The Internet is new territory for all of us) slogan.
The Puma FC 2019 'Merkel' lifestyle jersey is set to be released in early 2019.
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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.
Morecambe 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Morecambe FC have officially launched their new 26-27 home and away kits, produced by Surridge Sports. The club received massive backlash for posting AI images for the launch, and later posted a clearer CAD of the home shirt.
The home shirt features the club's traditional red color palette with black detailing, while the away kit introduces a bold combination of purple and yellow. Both designs incorporate modern elements to provide a fresh look for the upcoming National League North campaign.
The new Surridge Sports Morecambe 2026-27 jerseys are currently available for pre-order through the club's official online store.