Leak Confirmed - De Bruyne & Carvajal Are World's First Player To Train in Next-Gen Nike Phantom VSN 2 2020 Boots
Nov 22, 2019, by Chris
Update: Kevin De Bruyne has been also spotted wearing the next-generation Nike Phantom VSN 2 football boots in training.
De Bruyne Trains In Blackout Next-Gen Nike Phantom Vision Soccer Cleats
Real Madrid right back Dani Carvajal has become the world's first player to be spotted wearing a blackout prototype version of the next-generation Nike Phantom VSN 2 football boots in training.
Carvajal Wears Blackout Next-Gen Nike Phantom VSN 2 2020 Boots in Training
Totally blackout, Carvajal's boots feature no visible brandings. However, it is easy to know that he is wearing the next-gen Nike Phantom VSN as those already got leaked, and his boots feature the same elements as the leaked Phantom Vision 2.
The next-gen Nike Phantom VSN 2 football boots follow the same concept as the first generation - the Nike Phantom Vision II again features the trademark lace-cover. Nike added a pull-tab to the boots, which is not really visible on the blackout pictures of Carvajal's cleats.
The material in the rear of the next-gen Nike Phantom VSN boots seems to be softer than the one of the current generation.
If we look at the "bottom" of the boots, they are also very similar - the sole plate appears to be almost identical.
The next-generation Nike Phantom Vision 2 soccer cleats will be launched in February 2020 in a black, red and white colorway.
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J.League x Pokémon: 60 Clubs, 60 Pokémon
The J.League has announced one of its most creative collaboration yet, teaming up with Pokémon for the 'Pokémon J.League Fest 'EVOLUTION!'' campaign ahead of the 2026-27 season.
All 60 clubs across J1, J2 and J3 have been paired with their own Pokémon, with the campaign following each Pokémon's evolution throughout the season across official artwork, graphics and promotional content.
The collaboration also celebrates 30 years of Pokémon (1996-2026) while building excitement for the new J.League campaign, which kicks off on 7 August.
Fans attending matches will receive one of one million exclusive EVO BAGs, each featuring Pikachu alongside the home club's partner Pokémon.
This isn't the first crossover between the two either. Back in 2014, the J.League and Pokémon launched the Family Join Days campaign, where young supporters received exclusive Pikachu trading cards at stadiums.
If your favorite club could be paired with any Pokémon, which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments below.
Hoffenheim Call Out Twitter Accounts Promoting Fake Kits
German club TSG Hoffenheim has taken a humorous approach to address a growing trend on social media involving the promotion of counterfeit football shirts. The club's official account posted a sarcastic message mimicking the exact language used by accounts that advertise fake kits. The post claimed to have found a really cool site for authentic shirts of top quality and insisted the endorsement was entirely voluntary, before directing users to a link in the replies.
Instead of linking to a counterfeit retailer, Hoffenheim's reply simply provided the URL to their official club shop. The joke directly targets a widespread practice on social media where various football-focused accounts promote unauthorized replica stores. In exchange for posting these scripted advertisements, the account owners typically receive a small number of free fake kits, valued at around 35 Euros, rather than monetary compensation.
1. FC Nürnberg 26-27 Home Kit Leaked - Official Pictures
The first real pictures of the 1. FC Nürnberg 2026-27 home kit have been leaked online by @Bundesleaker. Made by Adidas, the new FC Nürnberg 2026-27 home jersey will be worn in the UPCOMING 2. Bundesliga season.
Iwate Grulla Morioka 26-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
Japan Football League team Iwate Grulla Morioka have unveiled new kit collection for 2026-27 season. The designs are made by famous English brand Umbro.
The four kits share two different templates: The white home kit and pink goalkeeper home kit features 3-D diagonal graphic with gradient effect, whereas the red away kit and yellow goalkeeper away kit use outlined stripes along with black and white details.
What do you think of Iwate Grulla Morioka 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.