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In Detail - First-Ever Nike Football Kit - From 1979

Nike looked back to the archives for its third kits this year. While major clubs such as PSG and Barcelona only teamed up with Nike in the late 1980s / 1990s, the US brand had been active in football for a while before that even.

A while back we showed you the first-ever Nike football shirt in Europe, which was Sunderland's in 1983.

The brand's first-ever football kit was that of NASL club Portland Timbers in 1979, however, another few years prior. Nike's headquarter is in Portland, Oregon, so it was a logical choice.

The Portland Timbers 1979 Nike jersey is white with a large collar that's typical for the era. Subtle green and yellow details are present on the collar and sleeve cuffs to create an intricate design. Curiously, the Swoosh is placed on the right sleeve rather than the chest.

Following a short hiatus, Nike returned to the league and club in 1982.

Nike also made the Edmonton Drillers and Vancouver Whitecaps shirts in 1982.

What do you think about these first-ever Nike football jerseys? Which one's your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.

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Club America 26-27 Away Kit Leaked - 5 New Pictures

Footy Headlines can now leak 5 new pictures of the Club America 26-27 away kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.

The kit features a dark grey and black base with a large V-shaped chevron graphic on the front and back.

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AC Milan debuted their new 2026-27 home kit in yesterday’s final Serie A match. The design brings back the club’s traditional striped look for home games.

However, it turned into a disappointing debut, as the team suffered a 1-2 defeat to Cagliari Calcio, consequently missing out on qualification for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League.

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Adidas x KITH x Messi Special Collection Drops May 29

Kith and adidas Football have teamed up with Lionel Messi for a collection marking the 20th anniversary of the player's first World Cup appearance in 2006 and Kith's 15th anniversary. The three-way collaboration includes Argentina-inspired jerseys co-designed with Messi to his exact specifications. Early previews feature designs with the star's "M" logo, Kith branding, adidas elements, and numbers including 10 and 19, nodding to different stages of his international career.

Ronnie Fieg has shared multiple looks via social media showing various colorways and styles that blend football heritage with Kith's aesthetic. The collection is scheduled to release on May 29, 2026, through Kith.com, with a broader range of apparel, footwear, and accessories expected alongside the jerseys.

The project comes ahead of the 2026 World Cup and aligns with Messi's time at Inter Miami. Additional details on pricing and the full lineup will be confirmed closer to the launch date.

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New Adidas Three Stripes Become Even Thicker Sometimes

The new Adidas 2026-2027 kits have been worn around the whole of Europe this weekend. With more and more on-pitch debuts, another feature of the new kits becomes obvious.

Instead of utilizing traditional stitched-on fabric strips or standard heat-pressed decals, the famous Three Stripes are now directly engineered into the woven fabric of the side panels. This has the effect that the bigger 3 stripes get even bigger when the shirt is stretched.

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Umbro Launches Nations 2026 Collection

Umbro has released the Nations collection, inspired by the 2026 World Cup. The designs are available for **Brazil, Argentina, France, England, Japan and Morocco**. Rather than official team replicas, the pieces feature authorial reinterpretations with custom color palettes, exclusive graphics, crests and typography developed specifically for the project.

Each jersey includes symbolic details tied to the respective nation's identity, balancing minimalist and bolder approaches. Umbro Brazil director Eduardo Dal Pogetto noted that the aim was to go beyond traditional sportswear and create pieces representing the energy and identity of various nations with a modern outlook for daily use.

The jerseys are available now on the official Umbro Brazil website and select retailers, priced at R$349.99.

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Arsenal Switches to Home Kit for Title Celebrations

After securing the Premier League title while playing in their Trefoil-adorned third kit, the Arsenal squad made a deliberate wardrobe change into their traditional 25-26 red and white home kit to actually lift the trophy.

This evokes memories of FC Barcelona, who famously wore orange but switched to their home shirt for the title lifting. In contrast to Arsenal, Barcelona just switched the shirt and kept the orange shorts and socks.

Do you like teams switching into their primary colors after the final whistle to ensure historic celebrations are captured in their iconic home kits?

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Manchester City Debuts 26-27 Home Kit

Man City did not wear the special golden inscription for Pep Guardiola. This edition was exclusively available at the stadium store, limited to 500 shirts.

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