Aston Villa to Sign Kappa Kit Deal
May 9, 2019, by Pat
Update: Aston Villa today announced that the existing partnership deal with Luke 1977 will take on a new form for the 2019-20 season with the local Birmingham brand being just the Club’s Formalwear Partner and not their kit maker anymore. This makes the rumor that Kappa will become Aston Villa's kit maker even more likely.
Aston Villa also announced that "the Club will once again focus on delivering a kit that will honour our heritage through design and quality with a new technical partner who will be announced in due course."
Luke 1977 To be Only Formalwear Partner In 2019-2020 Season
Aston Villa Chief Commercial Officer Nicola Ibbetson said: “We are delighted to continue to partner with Luke 1977 within the new capacity as the Club’s Formalwear Partner. The good relationship we have formed with Luke Roper, as a local Birmingham based brand, has enabled us to introduce a new formal offering which has previously not been available to our fans.”
Following one season with local brand Luke Sport, Aston Villa are set to get kitted out by Kappa starting next season, according to fan blog 7500 To Holte. It's worth noting that the same outlet already broke the news on the Luke Sport deal a year ago.
Aston Villa have a merchandising deal with Fanatics, who don't have their own brand present on the shirt and offer other brands to have theirs up. In this agreement, the brands don't actually manage the design and production process.
Aston Villa would join fellow Championship side Leeds who also have Kappa kits. Other Kappa-sponsored teams are Betis, Napoli, as well as Monaco from next season.
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Adidas Argentina Messi Farewell Kit Teased
Adidas and the Argentine Football Association have teased a special-edition commemorative jersey celebrating Lionel Messi for his final appearance with the national team. Following the announcement of his retirement from international duty after a legendary career spanning 207 caps and 125 goals, Messi is set to wear the bespoke design in his farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental on October 6, 2026.
The unique kit departs from the traditional striping format, opting for a sky-blue base accented by a single broad white central stripe. Tonal rays inspired by the Sun of May radiate across the front and back of the torso. In a rare personal touch, Messi's signature 'M' logo replaces the traditional Adidas performance logo on the right chest in metallic gold, balanced by the gold-accented three-star Argentina crest on the left. The crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs are finished in black with sleek gold edging.
On the reverse, the shirt features gold 'MESSI 10' printing framed by the radiant sunburst motif, topped by a small Sun of May emblem just below the rear collar. Messi previewed the shirt on social media with the message "One last match... A jersey for a lifetime," offering a fitting tribute as he prepares to close his historic international chapter.
