Here's Why Cristiano Ronaldo Does Not Use Special Serie A Badge For Best Player
We already reported some weeks ago that Serie A have handed out badges to the winners of their awards last season. The only player not wearing his is Player of the Season is Cristiano Ronaldo - now Spanish newspaper Marca has apparently revealed why CR7 does not wear his badge for the MVP of the 2018/19 season.
The Serie A badges are new this year. The league hands them out to the winner of last season's goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, attacker, young player and player of the year award winners.
Cristiano Ronaldo Refuses Serie A MVP Badge Because "He Didn't Want To Stand Out From His Teammates
Player of the Year winner Cristiano Ronaldo has decided, according to reports, against wearing his because he doesn't want to be considered above his teammates.
Nicolo Zaniolo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Fabio Quagliarella and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic all wore these new badges on their jerseys. Zaniolo was named young player of the season, Koulibaly was best defender, Milinkovic-Savic was best midfielder and Quagliarella was best attacker.
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América FC 2026-27 Home Kit Released - Inspired by 2006 Série A Promotion
América de Natal have unveiled their new home jersey for the 2026 season. The red kit by Kelme marks the 20th anniversary of the club's promotion to Brazil's Série A in 2006 and will be worn during their Série D campaign.
The design uses jacquard fabric with rectangular patterns. It features a red polo collar with a white front panel and red cuffs, the club crest centered on the chest, and the white Kelme logo above it. Details include a neck label reading “Orgulho do RN desde 1915” and a hem message referencing the 2006 achievement: “Onde só o Mecão chegou! Primeiro e único na elite nacional 2006”.
White shorts and red socks complete the home kit. What do you think of América de Natal's 2026-27 home jersey? Let us know in the comments.
Redlands FC 2026 Home Kit Released
Redlands FC of USL League Two have revealed their 2026 home kit produced by Inaria. The release comes ahead of the upcoming season for the California-based club.
The design is a maroon base with white pinstripes. It also includes small dots that reference the citrus heritage of Redlands, the club's hometown.
The jersey is available for purchase via the Redlands FC online shop. What do you think of the new kit? Let us know in the comments.
Adidas 2026 World Cup Padel Collection Revealed
Adidas has revealed a special collection of padel rackets inspired by national teams set to compete in the 2026 World Cup. The range combines elements of football aesthetics with functional padel equipment.
Designs feature country-specific color schemes and motifs, including Argentina's light blue and white palette accented with gold details. Other versions draw from nations such as Spain, France, and Mexico, maintaining a consistent balanced performance base across the line.
The collection targets players who appreciate thematic editions tied to the upcoming tournament. Which national team design stands out most to you? Let us know in the comments.
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PES Master Bringing Bulk Generator to PES Kit Creator
PES Master announced on May 20, 2026, that it is adding the Bulk Generator feature to its PES kit creator.
The Bulk Generator allows users to produce kits for multiple teams or full leagues at once through templates and settings. It mirrors the existing tool already popular on the FM and EAFC sides of the platform.
Crystal Palace Name Temporal as New Front-of-Shirt Sponsor
Crystal Palace have confirmed Temporal as their new main shirt sponsor. The open-source AI and enterprise technology platform will take over from NET88 on the front of the club's shirts starting in the 2026-27 season under a multi-year agreement.
The deal sees Temporal's branding appear on both the men's and academy team kits. It will also involve support for community programmes through the Palace for Life Foundation, including workshops in computer science and AI for young people in South London.
The announcement follows Crystal Palace's successful campaign that included an FA Cup win and European qualification. Temporal powers reliable software systems for major organisations like OpenAI and Netflix.
What do you think of Crystal Palace's new sponsor? Let us know in the comments.
WorldSoccerShop Shares Best-Selling National Team Kits by US State for 2026
WorldSoccerShop, a major North American online retailer for soccer gear, posted graphics on social media detailing the best-selling national team kits and player jerseys by US state so far in 2026. The data comes exclusively from their sales records and covers both teams and individual players.
The visuals show regional variations in popularity, with teams including Argentina, Mexico, Portugal, Brazil, and Germany leading in different states. Lionel Messi dominates the map for players.
Which state's top seller surprises you the most? Let us know in the comments.







