EA Unveils Special Anthem Boots For Premier League's Lingard, Schmeichel, Lamela & Felipe Anderson
Video game publisher EA has teamed up with French boot artist Pierre Navarro to create special customized football boots for four Premier League stars that promote EA’s Anthem video game. Erik Lamela, Kasper Schmeichel, Jesse Lingard and Felipe Anderson wear the special boots this weekend.
French artist Pierre Navarro previously already designed footwear for players like Antoine Griezmann, Didier Drogba and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - for Griezmann, he created Fortnite inspired boots - that possibly inspired EA...
EA Anthem Boots For Four Premier League Players
All boots are based on boots from Adidas players as EA has a partnership with the Three Stripes.
The special EA Anthem soccer cleats feature the colours and style of the Storm, Interceptor, Ranger and Colossus Javelin suits that are available in the role-playing game and give the user superhuman attributes. Each player has been matched to suits that reflect their own skills on the pitch.
Navarro, speaking around the launch of EA’s latest title, Anthem, said: "I'm delighted to have the opportunity to work with EA on Anthem. It was a pleasure to adapt their designs to the boots of Jesse Lingard, Kasper Schmeichel, Erik Lamela and Felipe Anderson. I can't wait to see them worn on the pitch."
Anderson - 'Interceptor'
Anderson's 'Interceptor' boots are a nod to Anthem's Javelin suits, which gives the user superhuman abilities
Lingard - 'Storm'
Lingard's 'Storm' design reflects an Anthem Javelin suit for a specialist in inflicting damage from distance
Lamela - 'Ranger'
Lamela's 'Ranger' boot is akin to an all-rounder that has strong defence and attack
Schmeichel - 'Collosus'
Schmeichel's 'Collosus' boot is like the Javelin suit in Anthem that commands the combat area.
The special EA Anthem Boots are not unavailable to buy.
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Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
Morecambe 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Morecambe FC have officially launched their new 26-27 home and away kits, produced by Surridge Sports. The club received massive backlash for posting AI images for the launch, and later posted a clearer CAD of the home shirt.
The home shirt features the club's traditional red color palette with black detailing, while the away kit introduces a bold combination of purple and yellow. Both designs incorporate modern elements to provide a fresh look for the upcoming National League North campaign.
The new Surridge Sports Morecambe 2026-27 jerseys are currently available for pre-order through the club's official online store.