James Milner Receives Special Nike Magista Boots to Celebrate 500 Premier League Games
James Milner made his 500th Premier League appearance last month against Bournemouth. Last night, the Liverpool captain unveiled a custom pair of Magista Opus boots Nike created for him to commemorate this milestone.
Despite the silo having been canned in favor of the Phantom Vision after the World Cup, Milner is one of the players who still don the Magista to this day, so it's only logical Nike went with this model as the base for this custom.
Having been a Nike ambassador since his debut at Leeds United, the boots feature the colors of the various clubs Milner played for throughout this career. These include the logos of Leeds, where he began his career (2002-2004), Newcastle United (2004-2009), Aston Villa (2008-2011), Manchester City (2010-2015) and Liverpool, where he has been playing for four years now.
Based on the Magista Opus II from the 2018 World Cup, this creation also features the player's silhouette on the heel, which is placed on the back with the number 7, which he's been wearing since his Manchester City days. While Nike had already sent a special shoe for Milner for his 500th match, he never ended up wearing them in an official game, and the same is likely for this new one.
In other news, Milner was most recently spotted wearing blacked-out Phantom Venoms in training, which means that he could finally make the switch to a modern Nike silo shortly.
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Puma Kits Keep Ripping at the 2026 World Cup
Puma is facing significant criticism at the 2026 World Cup as multiple national team jerseys have easily ripped during matches.
Incidents involving players from Czechia, Morocco, Egypt, and Paraguay have highlighted an ongoing durability issue with the brand's latest kits - every torn shirt in the tournament so far belongs to a Puma-sponsored team.
The Puma 2026 World Cup kits incorporate the latest version of PUMA's ULTRAWEAVE “Thermoadapt” technology, which obviously is not tear-resistant enough.
The recurring wardrobe malfunctions have resulted in terrible PR for the German sportswear manufacturer and even prompted the viral resurgence of Xherdan Shaqiri's infamous quote from Euro 2016, where he joked that he hopes Puma does not produce condoms.
Trabzonspor 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Fourth Kits Released
Trabzonspor and Joma have officially released the club's new 2026-27 kit collection. The set features four distinct designs, unveiled by the Turkish club under the campaign slogan "En güzel formalar #BizdeVar".
The Joma Trabzonspor 2026-27 home kit features the thickest stripes seen during the brand's partnership with the club, presenting the classic claret and blue colors in a bold layout. The collection is completed by a solid blue away kit, a maroon third kit, and a black alternative fourth kit, offering a wide variety of options for the upcoming campaign.
Manchester City 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - Long-Sleeve Version
Footy Headlines can now leak 4 new pictures of the Puma Manchester City 26-27 third kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The kit was created using Puma's AI Creator tool in late 2024, with almost 180,000 kits designed by City supporters, and the final design was chosen from 10 finalists.
Unique Svolme Delsalma-4 LE Boots Spotted at 2026 World Cup
During the 2026 World Cup, an extremely rare pair of football boots was spotted on the feet of Japanese player Junnosuke Suzuki in Monterrey, Mexico. The boots in question are the Svolme Delsalma-4 LE, a limited-edition release from the Japanese sports brand Svolme. Suzuki's pair is one of only 1,248 produced globally, making it a highly exclusive model on the international stage. Thanks to @abcdefutbol.
The Svolme Delsalma-4 LE is designed as a touch-focused boot, featuring a premium kangaroo leather upper that provides a soft and natural feel on the ball. The brand, which is well-known in Japan but rarely seen in major global competitions, released this limited run to coincide with the tournament in North America. Suzuki’s choice to wear the Delsalma-4 LE highlights a unique piece of Japanese football equipment during the biggest international competition.
