Kappa Announce FC Metz Kit Deal - No More Nike Teamwear Kits
Italian brand Kappa today announced that they signed a kit deal with French club FC Metz.
Kappa Signs 3-Year FC Metz Kit Deal - Valid From July 1 2020
Kappa will become the equipment manufacturer and major partner of the club from 1 July 2020 for the next three seasons until 2023. Kappa will dress all the club's teams with training and lifestyle ranges, from the first team through juniors, as well as women's teams.
The first collaboration between Kappa and FC Metz lasted for 5 seasons, from 2006-2007 to the end of the 2010-2011 season.
Bernard Serin, President of FC Metz: "I am very happy to renew our collaboration with Kappa. The Italian equipment manufacturer has has always been heavily involved in sport, especially football. He knows this world very well because he knows us very well. has already sponsored between 2006 and 2011. Thanks to Kappa, we will be able to enjoy a certain freedom in the design of our products.
I think it will be a great added value for our supporters. I wish Kappa and FC Metz a beautiful and long life together!"
Rémi Garnier, Kappa Country Manager France: "It's a great pleasure to come back to FC Metz after 9 years of absence. We have experienced incredible joys as we did in 2007 and I'm sure we will share more.
It is in our strategy to partner with iconic football clubs, steeped in history and looking to the future. This partnership strengthens our position as a major player in European football and we look forward to the players, supporters Messins and the whole FC Metz community, discover our collection and the custom-made products we have prepared for them."
FC Metz and Kappa will launch first collections and new FC Metzt 20-21 jerseys in July 2020.
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FC Barcelona 26-27 Special Edition Pre-Match Shirt Leaked
The first look at a striking FC Barcelona special edition pre-match shirt for the 2026-2027 season has been shared by the highly reliable club apparel insider @memorabilia1899.
This new design takes a bold approach by seamlessly combining the club's traditional visual identity with its deep-rooted regional heritage, resulting in a highly distinct half-and-half look for the Catalan giants.
The design of the Barcelona 26-27 special edition pre-match shirt relies on a sharp vertical split directly down the center of the torso. One half of the jersey features the club's classic Blaugrana colors in traditional vertical red and blue stripes, while the other half proudly displays the red and yellow stripes of the Senyera, the official Catalan flag. To tie the contrasting halves together, Nike has utilized a clean gold color for both the Swoosh on the right chest and the centralized Spotify sponsor logo, accompanied by the standard club crest.
This bold pre-match jersey will serve as the official warm-up apparel for the club's highly anticipated 26-27 fourth kit.
What are your thoughts on this unique half-and-half design for the Barcelona 26-27 special edition pre-match shirt? Let us know in the comments below.
Striking Mesopotamian-Inspired Iraq 2026 World Cup Pre-Match Shirt Released
With the launch of their new official match kits, German sportswear brand Jako has revealed a striking new pre-match shirt for the Iraq national team. While the match kits utilize subtle designs, this warm-up top takes the cultural homage to an entirely new and vibrant level.
The Jako Iraq 2026 World Cup pre-match shirt is a bold display of ancient Mesopotamian artistry. The jersey features thick, horizontal bands of highly detailed patterns running across the entire torso and sleeves. These intricate motifs, rendered in contrasting gold, white, and black, draw direct inspiration from traditional Babylonian ornamentation, Assyrian floral designs, and the iconic decorative elements famously found on the legendary Ishtar Gate.
To balance the complex and busy graphic layout, the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs are kept simple in solid black.
What are your thoughts on this highly detailed, historically inspired pre-match shirt for Iraq? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas EQT Flamengo 1992 Retro Collection Leaked
Adidas will release a special 1992 EQT retro range for Flamengo, as shared by specialized club outlet Coluna do Fla.
The Adidas Flamengo 1992 2026 retro collection features a striking vintage tracksuit and matching t-shirts that lean heavily into the club's early history and the bold sportswear aesthetics of the 1990s.
The predominantly red and black pieces prominently feature the classic Adidas Trefoil text logo alongside the historic Flamengo rowing crest, deliberately substituting the modern "CRF" monogram for the club's traditional anchor-and-oars emblem.
Which piece from this leaked Flamengo retro collection is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas F50 Hyperfast '26-27 New Season' Boots - 3 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can leak 3 new pictures of the next-gen Adidas F50 Hyperfast '26-27 New Season' boots, laceless version.
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We can leak a new image of the Chelsea 2026-27 home kit, long-sleeve version. Thanks to @KamilBerberler.
