Nike Merlin Premier League 19-20 Ball Revealed
The Premier League 2019-2020 ball was officially revealed by Nike today. The new Nike Merlin football introduces an interesting look with details in navy and pink while retaining the features of its predecessor.
While La Liga will have a Puma ball from next season, the Premier League announced a new six-year deal with Nike last November. We will see Nike balls used in the Premier League until at least 2025. The Serie A will also continue with Nike, although we haven't seen the new 2019-20 ball yet.
Nike Merlin Premier League Ball 19-20 - White / Navy / Pink
This is the new Nike 2019-2020 Merlin Premier League OMB.
The new Premier League ball brings a fresh new look that sees different panels colored in navy and pink, with the oversized Swooshes also carrying the bright pink color. A large Premier League logo sits inside the pink panel which comes with a splatter graphic as well.
Inspired by England's cities as well as classic Nike Air Max styles, the modular design of the ball allows for easy changing of the overall look. We could see more than just the regular two versions of the ball throughout the upcoming season thanks to this.
Kieran Ronan, GM, Nike Global Equipment said: “We wanted to design a ball that specifically illustrated the traits of Premier League football. A ball that felt hyper-technical and precise in nature but also inspired by this English culture of living and breathing Premier League football.”
Tech-wise, the new Nike Merlin ball is the same as one used in the previous season.
Nike Merlin Premier League 19-20 Ball - Features
- 4-panel construction reduces seams and enlarges the striking surface
- 3-D ink patterns apply variations in texture for targeted control
- Nike Aerow Trac grooves allow consistency in ball spin
- ACC (All Conditions Control) tech
- Foam casing has a cloth backer
- Latex bladder maintains pressure and shape more consistently than rubber bladders
The new Nike Merlin Premier League 2019-20 ball should be available to buy shortly.
A predominantly yellow 'hi-vis' version of the Nike Merlin Premier League 19-20 football will be released in fall, to be used during the winter months. There are no pictures of that version yet.
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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.
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.