After 26 Years - Legea Replaces Diadora As Serie A Referee Kit Supplier
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC )and Legea yesterday announced that they have reached an agreement for the technical sponsorship and official supply of the sportswear of the Italian Referee Association starting from the 2019-2020 football season and lasting three years. Legea replaces Diadora, who had been making the Serie A referee jersey since more than 20 years.
Legea Becomes Serie A Referee Kit Supplier
Legea, a historical Italian brand of sportswear, will provide the referee kits, the sportswear training and the referee boots as part of a special collection dedicated to the A.I.A (Italian Referee Association).
According to the press statement, "the partnership is based on the common desire to guarantee quality products at affordable prices and easy to find on the market thanks to the widespread distribution network of Legea, promoting uniformity of clothing of the FIGC arbitration class, from Series A to the local sections.
"We are very satisfied - comments the President of the FIGC Gabriele Gravina - that Legea has chosen to invest in the Italian Arbitration Association, one of the excellences of Italian football. We are sure that the whole system will benefit from this partnership, from the top to the bottom".
"For Legea it is a great opportunity to sponsor the Italian referees - said the President of the AIA, Marcello Nicchi - made available by the Federation, which has undertaken new formulas of partnership, with resources to be allocated to the world of arbitration. We expect a lot, but we are convinced that we will be rewarded for our expectations".
"We are honoured and proud" - comments Luigi Franco Acanfora, Sole Director, Legea S.p.A. - "to have been chosen by the FIGC and the AIA. Accompanying the Italian referees and entering the world of arbitration is a historic achievement for our company as well as the definitive consecration of the Legea brand on the national and international scene. We are ready to face this new challenge and we provide AIA and FIGC with our expertise for the pursuit of joint objectives".
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Tottenham 26-27 Away Kit Leaked - 2 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 2 new pictures of the Nike Spurs 26-27 away kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The kit features a vibrant and chaotic pattern with diagonal, jagged lines in neon pink, purple, and orange over an Obsidian (navy blue) base.
The standout feature of the kit is undoubtedly the wild, all-over graphic pattern covering the front torso.
Adidas Greece 2026-27 Away Kit Debuted
The Adidas Greece 2026-27 away kit has officially made its debut. The Greek players wore their away kit in last night's 2-2 draw against Sweden.
Unfortunately, this kit will not be seen at the 2026 World Cup, as Greece failed to qualify for the tournament.
The kit features a deep blue base, complemented by subtle tonal vertical striping integrated directly into the fabric. A thick white crossed collar provides a stark contrast, matching the white Adidas stripes on the shoulders and the classic Trefoil logo on the right chest. As a nod to the Hellenic Football Federation's centenary, the back of the collar includes the Greek text "ΧΙΛΙΑ ΕΝΝΙΑΚΟΣΙΑ ΕΙΚΟΣΙ ΕΞΙ," which translates to 1926, the federation's founding year.
Rumor: Newcastle United Set to Sign ElevenLabs as Main Kit Sponsor?
Newcastle United may be on the verge of signing a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with the AI-powered audio company ElevenLabs - prominent fan account @NUFCgallowgate posted a series of teaser graphics on X, directly linking the club's crest with the tech firm's logo and fueling discussions about a potential commercial partnership for the upcoming seasons.
The speculation was further amplified by a high-quality digital mock-up shared by the same account. The render showcases the Adidas Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit featuring the ElevenLabs logo prominently across the chest.
The Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit releases on 10 June 2026, so a new sponsor deal would come just in time.
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