All Details Visible - Willian & Rashford Train in All-New Nike Phantom Venom Boots
Oct 2, 2018, by Chris
Update: Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been also spotted wearing a blackout prototype of the Nike Phantom VNM football boot in training. We have also added more and better pictures of Willian's training session in the boots, giving us a look at all the features of the Hypervenom replacer. Thanks to Soccerbible for them.
Rashford Trains in Blackout Nike Phantom VNM Prototype Cleats
Chelsea striker Willian has been spotted wearing a blackout prototype of the all-new The Nike Phantom VNM football boot in training. The Nike Phantom Venom will replace the Hypervenom in early 2019. Thanks to @botasdejugadores for the picture.
Willian Trains in Blackout Nike Phantom VNM Prototype Boots
Completely blacked-out, the boots worn by Willian are easy to identify as the Phantom VNM featuring the silo's trademark elements such as offset lacing system, the partly coffered laces and the shooting rubber elements on the instep.
Willian is currently wearing the Nike Mercurial Vapor 360
The sole plate of the Nike Phantom VNM football boots is expected to be similar to the plate of the current Nike Hypervenom 3. The sole plate is not visible on the pictures,
The completely new Nike Phantom VNM soccer boots are set for a launch in January or February 2019 as part of the Nike's first major collection of the year, in an orange-and-silver colorway.
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Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portuguese Liga 2 club FC Penafiel has officially launched its new home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Nike. The release heralds a new kit deal for the club, leaning into a classic aesthetic that honors their traditional Rubro-Negro identity.
The Nike FC Penafiel 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red, styled with a contrasting black polo collar and open v-neck cut. Adding to the retro design, the club badge is set within a dark circular crest frame on the left chest, accompanied by a black Nike Swoosh and white Abanca sponsorship branding across the chest.
The FC Penafiel 26-27 home shirt is available now through the club's official webshop, priced at €59.99.
Nigeria Women Update Crest With 10 Stars
At the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defending champions Nigeria featured a special detail on their shirts: 10 stars added above their crest. The "Super Falcons" had never worn stars on their kits in previous WAFCONs.
The 10 stars represent Nigeria's 10 continental titles, celebrating their history as the most dominant team in African women's football. Big thanks to our Vietnamese partner @jerseystory_vn for the collage image.
