Black Kits Were Forbidden In English Football Until 1992 - Here Is Why
We are used for football kits to boast wild colors, and every season brands are releasing jerseys in virtually every color that exists. However, that has not always been the case. In fact, some colors were even forbidden to be used by teams Thanks to La Casaca for the hint.
Black Kits Were Reserved For Referees Until 1993 In England
You might not know about it, but until 1992, teams were forbidden to have black jerseys in England due to FA rules. Why? Black is the traditional color worn by officials, and "the man in black" is widely used as an informal term for a referee. Today, a vide range of colors is being used to minimize color clashes.
With the launch of the English Premier League in 1992, the FA decided to drop their ban on clubs wearing black. Following the decision, a vogue of all-black change jerseys began, with Manchester United leading the way in 1993 by releasing an all-black / yellow kit.
Man Utd was the first team to get an all-black kit, and that kit was worn by Eric Cantona when he made that infamous kick, on January 25 1995, around 25 years ago from today.
In fact, in lower-league football, the color black is still reserved for the referees even after all the years in which colourful jerseys have been available for them too. So if you want to play in black, this must always be agreed with the referee.
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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.
