Update - Only Replica Affected: Barcelona 20-21 Home Kit Launch Canceled Due to Color Fading
Update: New details on the Barcelona shirt situation have been revealed by local sports daily Mundo Deportivo.
According to this latest report, it's only the 'stadium' (or replica) version of the new shirt that is affected by the problem, with the more expensive Vapor Match variant not suffering from it.
Barcelona reportedly also want to communicate the reasons for the delay publicly, but no agreement has been found with Nike on this yet. The club, which operates a total of six stores, as well as a new online store since this year, also asked Nike for permission to sell the Vapor versions for a cheaper price than the default €140 while there are no replica shirts to sell.
The release of the Barcelona 20-21 home kit, originally planned to take place this week, has been put on hold according to reports in local media.
The Barcelona 20-21 home kit was supposed to be debuted in the Derby against Espanyol on Wednesday, July 8, but these plans were scrapped after it was discovered that there were serious issues with the shirts produced by Nike.
These issues were so serious in fact that the entire launch of the new FC Barcelona 2020-21 home kit, which Nike had already started to deliver to stores, has been postponed from July to September.
As per the report, it was discovered that the shirts were losing their color when coming in contact with water or sweat.
It now looks like the new away kit, which is black and gold, will be the first new Barcelona kit to be released this summer.
Stay tuned for updates as this story evolves.
FC Barcelona 2020-21 Home Shirt
Barcelona's new 2020-2021 home jersey introduces a classy look that's inspired by the 2011 Champions League winning shirt as well as the club's successful 1920s period.
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Vintage Football Shirts
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2018/19 Manchester United Womens Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2016/17 Brazil Hulk #21 Away Shirt (M) Nike
2011/12 Roma *BNWT* Away Shirt (Multiple Sizes) Kappa
2004/05 Juventus Trezeguet #17 L/S Home Shirt (S) Nike
2004/05 Ajax Sneijder #18 Home Shirt (M) Adidas
1985 Adidas 'Rio F' Football Boots (10.5)
2013 Netherlands *BNWT* Vs Romania Home Shirt (S) Nike
1993/94 Yokohoma Marinos Tracksuit Bottoms (XL) Mizuno
1991/92 Celtic Home Shirt (XL) Umbro
2020/21 Club America *BNWT* Home Shirt (Multiple Sizes) Nike
Adidas Germany 'Alternate History' 1992 Collection Leaked
Update - Friday, May 22, 2026: Thanks to our follower @Julifu90, we have an image of the t-shirt of the Adidas Germany EQT 1992 retro collection. It is set to be released in the coming days.
We have the first image of a unique new Adidas Germany retro jacket, showcasing an intriguing new approach from the sportswear brand.
While the design instantly evokes strong nostalgia for the 1990s, this upcoming release is actually an "alternate history" creation. Despite its highly authentic vintage appearance and period-accurate details, this specific track jacket never actually existed in the official Adidas catalogues during the 1990s, making it a brand new addition to their retro-focused lifestyle collection.
To achieve this convincing old-school aesthetic, Adidas has utilized their classic 1992 template as the structural foundation for the design. The garment features a vibrant green base that heavily nods to Germany's traditional away kits of the era. The colors of the German national flag are cleverly completed on the sleeves through large geometric blocks that also recreate the 3 stripes.
The same jacket will also be released for Spain and other Adidas national teams.
River Plate 26-27 Home & 125th Anniversary Kits Leaked + Training
We can give you a first look at the River 26-27 training look, plus new images of the home and 125 years kit.
