As Seven Years Ago: Roma To Make Kits In-House In 2021-22 Season?
Jul 17, 2020, by Chris
Roma may not have a technical sponsor for the 2021-22 season, it is speculated in Italy.
Roma this week announced that they ended their deal with Nike ahead of schedule, with Nike still outfitting Roma through next season (2020-21).
New Kit Has Lead Time Of At Least 6-8 Months: Roma Has No Agreement With Other Brand For 2021-22 Season Yet
As reported by to several Italian media, there are no agreements with other brands and it takes at least 6-8 months to create the material.
Roma may not even have a technical sponsor for the 2021-22 season. According to reports by journalist Filippo Biafora on Tele Radio Stereo, the Giallorossi could look forward to a season like 2013-14: there are no agreements with other sponsors and as a result there may not be the technical time to produce the material.
Other rumors are also "flying around Italy's sport newspapers currently".
➡️ It could be Kappa. Not a frontrunner, but still an option
➡️ Under Armour & New Balance were early names mentioned (strong US presence)
➡️ Adidas a strong contender, strong links after they signed Juventus
➡️ Macron also mentioned
Would you like AS Roma to make their jerseys in-house in the 21-22 season? Share your thoughts in the comments below and check out the Kit Overview for all leaked 20-21 kit info.
Premier League Match Ball Spotted in German 9th Tier for Niklas Süle Debut
Former Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Germany defender Niklas Süle recently made headlines by stepping onto the pitch for German amateur side SV Tiefenbach in the Kreisliga. Having stepped away from the professional game at the end of the 25-26 season, the 30-year-old made his debut for the local ninth-tier club in Baden-Württemberg alongside close friends. While Süle managed to score a headed goal in a 7-2 defeat against SG Kirchardt, we quickly spotted an unexpected detail: the match was played with the official Nike Premier League 24-25 Third ball.
Seeing a Premier League match ball in the lower divisions of German regional football is an unusual and amusing sight, as amateur clubs across the country usually rely on non-league or, also, Bundesliga balls.
The distinctive Nike Flight Premier League design inspired by the Total 90 design, complete with its signature aerodynamic groove pattern and Premier League graphics, stood out prominently on the district league pitch.
New Hull City Signing Brings Back Memories of Iconic Vennegoor of Hesselink Number 29 Kit Font Arc
Following Hull City's signing of French midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath, kit enthusiasts and football fans quickly noticed a similarity to one of the most iconic shirt prints in Premier League history. Gourna-Douath was unveiled holding his new black and amber striped 26-27 home kit featuring his hyphenated surname curved in a deep horseshoe arc around the number 29.
The visual immediately drew viral comparisons to Dutch striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, who famously wore the exact same squad number 29 for Hull City during the 2009-10 campaign. Vennegoor of Hesselink's 20-letter surname required an extreme rainbow arch on the back of his kit to fit around the Premier League typeface, creating an enduring aesthetic memory from the classic Barclays era.
The Hull City kit does not require a box at the back, unlike it might have been in the UEFA Champions League.
Djed Spence to Wear Number 99 at Inter Milan
Following his permanent transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Inter Milan, English wing-back Djed Spence has officially chosen the number 99 shirt for the 26-27 campaign. The 26-year-old completed his move to the Nerazzurri in a deal worth approximately €30 million, signing a five-year contract that keeps him at the club until June 2031.
High squad numbers remain a classic hallmark of Serie A, and Spence's selection of number 99 sees him continue that tradition in Milan.
Bayern München 26-27 Third Kit Spotted in Store
The upcoming Adidas FC Bayern München 2026-27 third kit has been spotted on display in an Adidas retail store ahead of its official release.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Away Kit: Full Look Leaked
@KamilBerberler provides us with a full look at the Boca Juniors 26-27 away kit. It pays homage to the club's classic 2006-07 away strip. We can leak three new product images of the shirt.
