Here Is Why All France Players Wore White Armband vs Moldova
Nov 14, 2019, by Chris
Update: Are you watching France's Euro qualifier against Moldova? If so, you'll have likely noticed all of France's players wearing what looks like a standard captain armband. However, it's actually the FFF's way of showing the Bleuet de France - it's a similar concept to the Poppy in England.
Check out our article from exactly a year ago, when the Bleuet was on display in a friendly against Uruguay, below:
If you watched the friendly between France and Uruguay today (or saw images of Mbappe's injury), you might have noticed that Mbappe and all other France players wore a white arm band. Here is why.
France Players Wear White Arm Band Of Bleuet de France
France's players wore a white arm band with the symbol of the Bleuet de France, a National symbol in France of Memory and Solidarity, assistance to veterans, wounded soldiers, widows, Pupils of the Nation and victims of terrorist attacks. It is a symbol to remmeber those who were affected by conflicts such as the World War 1.
Bleuet de France
In fact, the symbol was already present on the kits in the Ligue 1 some days ago.
English Premier League teams traditionally remember the end of World War I and those who served for the country with a red poppy.
Have you spotted other national teams paying tribute to remember the 100th anniversary of the end of the World War I? Let us know in the comments below.
Al-Hussein SC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Jordanian Pro League champions Al-Hussein SC have officially revealed their new away kit for the 26-27 season, designed and manufactured by Spanish sportswear brand Kelme.
The Al-Hussein SC 26-27 away jersey features a predominantly black base highlighted by bright yellow side panels, yellow trim on the V-neck collar, and matching accents. A detailed, sublimated dark graphic pattern runs across the front of the body, adding visual texture to the overall look. The Kelme logo on the right chest and the Al-Hussein SC crest on the left chest both stand out in bright yellow.
Crafted from performance-focused breathable fabrics with rapid-ventilation technology, the kit is built to provide peak comfort for players and supporters throughout the upcoming 26-27 campaign.
AEK Athens 26-27 Home Kit Released
AEK Athens and Nike have officially launched the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Returning to a classic aesthetic, the shirt features traditional black and yellow vertical stripes running down the body and sleeves, accompanied by a clean black collar and matching cuff accents.
The Nike Swoosh is rendered in white on the right chest, opposite the official AEK FC crest on the left, with main sponsor Pame Stoixima placed centrally across the front. Alongside the traditional home shirt, the club also revealed two goalkeeper jerseys for the 26-27 campaign.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.