Leaked New Balance Liverpool 20-21 Home, Away & Third Kits - To be Never Released Due to Nike Deal
Update: Football short collector @KitHunters got his hands on two New Balance Liverpool prototype kits - one shows a prototype of the LFC 2018-19 home kit (comes with reverse of colors on the collar), while the yellow shirt is a prototype of the never-released Liverpool New Balance 20-21 away kit.
Liverpool 2018-19 Home Kit Prototype
Liverpool 2020-21 Away Kit Prototype
Porto 20-21 Home Kit Features Same Collar As Liverpool 20-21 Prototype New Balance Kit
Update: Adding much credibility to the leaked pictures of the LFC 20-21 New Balance kits, the new Porto 20-21 NB home kit as well as the away and third kits feature same collar as the leaked Liverpool 20-21 home kit. Thanks to @WhenImElmo2 for the heads-up.
New Balance Liverpool 2020-2021 Home Shirt vs Porto 20-21 Kits
Update: Kyle has shared more pictures of the rare NB Liverpool 20-21 shirts.
All three feature unique messages on the insides behind the crests. The message of the third, which would have been primarily used internationally, reads "Allez allez allez - We've conquered all of Europe, we're never gonna stop."
Update: We've linked up with the original source for the unreleased New Balance Liverpool 20-21 kits. Check out even more pictures of the three shirts, as well as previously unseen training and collection items below. Seeing this large number of items also eradicated any doubts about the authenticity of this leak from our side. Big thanks to @KB2X.
Although there isn't an official announcement (yet), it's well-known that Liverpool will get kitted out by Nike next season.
Due to the nature and late confirmation of this supplier switch, it wouldn't surprise any insider if New Balance had already completed the process of designing their version of the 2020-21 jerseys. After all, Nike claimed that their 20-21 designs were already finished during the trial at court.
Pictures have surfaced showing what is claimed are the prototype New Balance Liverpool 20-21 home, away and third shirts.
New Balance Liverpool 2020-2021 Home Shirt
This is the Liverpool FC 2020-21 home jersey, made by New Balance.
Liverpool FC's new 2020-2021 home shirt has a dark red melange material and combines it with white for all logos.
It's a very clean design without any fancy graphics and fits right in with the other NB Liverpool home shirts.
Liverpool New Balance 2020-2021 Away Kit
This is the Liverpool FC 20-21 away jersey.
Liverpool's new 2020-2021 away shirt is red with the logos appearing in the dark red of the home.
Almost as clean as the home, Liverpool's new 2020-2021 away football shirt features a subtle gradient towards the bottom.
Liverpool FC 20-21 Third Kit
This is the Liverpool 2020-2021 third shirt.
Out of the three, the new Liverpool 20-21 third shirt is by far the most eye-catching. It's black with lime green logos and a grey and lime green stripe graphic on the left side of the shirt.
Liverpool 20-21 Goalkeeper Kit
The GK shirt would have been black and red.
The pictures of all three shirts were published by @KB2X and, while we haven't been able to prove their authenticity we are also unable to point out any obvious flaws or find a concept creation they might be based on. We've addressed some points below.
The shirts are long-sleeve: although all three shirts (we can say for sure for the home) have long sleeves this does not rule out their authenticity; unlike other brands NB do sell this version of their shirts.
The Paisley signature is missing: Bob Paisley's signature, which is present on the inner neck of this season's jerseys, is missing from the ones pictured. However, this detail was a one-off move to celebrate 100 years since the legendary manager's birth and was therefore never expected to feature again the following campaign.
It's a new template: NB usually creates a new template every year and uses it across all teams. We haven't seen this one before which further adds credibility to this being the actual 20-21 designed shirts.
Do you like the look of these NB Liverpool 2020-2021 kits? Or are you happy to see the club switch to Nike? Let us know in the comments below.
Fujieda MYFC 26-27 Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Fujieda MYFC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kits, produced by sportswear brand Gol. Designed under the theme "Merge," the new shirts symbolize the fusion of the ball, boots, players' spirit, fans, and partners uniting for the upcoming season. The collection features bespoke graphic patterns across the home, away, and goalkeeper jerseys, with sponsor logos cleanly integrated throughout the designs. The new Fujieda MYFC 2026-27 kits will be available to purchase starting in late June 2026 via the official J.League online store.
Matsumoto Yamaga 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC have revealed their new 2026-27 home and away kits. The new Adidas Matsumoto Yamaga 2026-27 shirts introduce bespoke designs for the club.
Como 1907 Announce Kit Design Contest
Italian club Como 1907 has launched a new design contest, inviting fans and designers to create a new look for the team. While the official announcement asked supporters to design a t-shirt for Como, it is likely that the club is referring to a football kit, given the context of the post and the reactions from the fanbase.
The club has kept the instructions incredibly open, stating there is no brief, no rules, and no excuses. To enter the competition, fans simply need to create their design, post it on Instagram, and tag the official Como 1907 account.
The announcement has already sparked significant interest online, with numerous supporters sharing their concepts and ideas. Whether the winning design will be produced as an official match kit, a pre-match shirt, or a special edition lifestyle item remains to be seen, but it offers a unique opportunity for fans to leave their mark on the club's visual identity.
FIFA Denies Guillermo Ochoa 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch Over Appearance Rules
Guillermo Ochoa has been denied the chance to wear FIFA's new legacy patch at the 2026 World Cup. Despite being selected for six World Cup tournaments spanning from 2006 to 2026, the Mexican goalkeeper does not meet the strict criteria set by FIFA. The governing body requires players to have made on-pitch appearances in at least five different World Cups to qualify for the special badge.
Ochoa did not play any minutes during the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, meaning he has only registered on-pitch appearances in three World Cups prior to the 2026 edition. Because of this, FIFA officially refused to award him the patch. Other veterans playing in the tournament, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, have received the legacy patch for meeting the five-tournament appearance threshold.
The Mexican Football Federation is reportedly planning to push for a reconsideration of the ruling. If Ochoa features in a match during the 2026 tournament, the federation intends to appeal FIFA's decision in hopes of securing the legacy patch for the veteran goalkeeper.
Yokohama FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Yokohama FC have officially released their new Puma 2026-27 home, away, and goalkeeper kits. The new Yokohama FC 26-27 shirts feature an abstract graphic design that represents flow and movement across all the jerseys. The home jersey is predominantly blue, while the away kit is white. The goalkeeper kits complete the collection in red and yellow colorways. The Puma Yokohama FC 2026-27 kits are available to purchase via the club's online store.
