Air France to Become PSG Kit Sponsor?
One week ago, we reported that Qatar Airways would be interested in sponsoring Paris Saint-Germain, replacing Fly Emirates. Now usually well-informed Paris SG fan site Paris United has disclosed that Paris-Saint-Germain has begun discussions with Air France to become the club's new main sponsor.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi already revealed last summer that the contract with Fly Emirates will be not extended beyond the 2018-19 season.
"With Fly Emirates, there was an exclusivity for the jersey that has ended and we are now talking with other candidates," said President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi last summer, thus formalizing the upcoming end of the collaboration between the PSG and the United Arab Emirates airline.
PSG Often Criticized For Over-Reliance on its Qatari Sponsors
Paris United reports that PSG would consider replacing Fly Emirates with another airline: Air France KLM.
The club launched its seduction campaign by inviting Air France's new CEO, Benjamin Smith and the group's Marketing Director to a private visit to the Parc des Princes. They were also invited to return to the skybar during the PSG-Liverpool Champions League match on 28 November. As a strong sign of the club's desire to partner with the Air France brand, the Parisian hosts also offered their two visitors flocked PSG jerseys from the Air France sponsor.
Paris-Saint-Germain is often criticised for its over-reliance on its Qatari partners like QNB, Ooredoo and Qatar Airways. However, Air France seems for the moment to be rather reluctant to cooperate, for several reasons. The first obstacle would come from PSG's "bling-bling" image and with which the airline would not wish to be associated. Instead, the latter would encourage a partnership with the capital club. Then, for financial reasons: the PSG hopes to obtain from this sponsorship a sum of nearly 60 million euros, while Air France does not seem inclined to put more than 30 million euros to see its brand displayed on the French champion's jersey.
PSG also offers the possibility of taking two sponsors for its jersey. The idea would be to have an L1 and a sponsor for the Champions League, like the PSG during the Canal + era.
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Fujieda MYFC 26-27 Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Fujieda MYFC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kits, produced by sportswear brand Gol. Designed under the theme "Merge," the new shirts symbolize the fusion of the ball, boots, players' spirit, fans, and partners uniting for the upcoming season. The collection features bespoke graphic patterns across the home, away, and goalkeeper jerseys, with sponsor logos cleanly integrated throughout the designs. The new Fujieda MYFC 2026-27 kits will be available to purchase starting in late June 2026 via the official J.League online store.
Matsumoto Yamaga 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC have revealed their new 2026-27 home and away kits. The new Adidas Matsumoto Yamaga 2026-27 shirts introduce bespoke designs for the club.
Como 1907 Announce Kit Design Contest
Italian club Como 1907 has launched a new design contest, inviting fans and designers to create a new look for the team. While the official announcement asked supporters to design a t-shirt for Como, it is likely that the club is referring to a football kit, given the context of the post and the reactions from the fanbase.
The club has kept the instructions incredibly open, stating there is no brief, no rules, and no excuses. To enter the competition, fans simply need to create their design, post it on Instagram, and tag the official Como 1907 account.
The announcement has already sparked significant interest online, with numerous supporters sharing their concepts and ideas. Whether the winning design will be produced as an official match kit, a pre-match shirt, or a special edition lifestyle item remains to be seen, but it offers a unique opportunity for fans to leave their mark on the club's visual identity.
FIFA Denies Guillermo Ochoa 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch Over Appearance Rules
Guillermo Ochoa has been denied the chance to wear FIFA's new legacy patch at the 2026 World Cup. Despite being selected for six World Cup tournaments spanning from 2006 to 2026, the Mexican goalkeeper does not meet the strict criteria set by FIFA. The governing body requires players to have made on-pitch appearances in at least five different World Cups to qualify for the special badge.
Ochoa did not play any minutes during the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, meaning he has only registered on-pitch appearances in three World Cups prior to the 2026 edition. Because of this, FIFA officially refused to award him the patch. Other veterans playing in the tournament, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, have received the legacy patch for meeting the five-tournament appearance threshold.
The Mexican Football Federation is reportedly planning to push for a reconsideration of the ruling. If Ochoa features in a match during the 2026 tournament, the federation intends to appeal FIFA's decision in hopes of securing the legacy patch for the veteran goalkeeper.
Yokohama FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Yokohama FC have officially released their new Puma 2026-27 home, away, and goalkeeper kits. The new Yokohama FC 26-27 shirts feature an abstract graphic design that represents flow and movement across all the jerseys. The home jersey is predominantly blue, while the away kit is white. The goalkeeper kits complete the collection in red and yellow colorways. The Puma Yokohama FC 2026-27 kits are available to purchase via the club's online store.
