Ochoa's Cheap Takedown Nike Mercurial Boots Break After 14 Months
Club America faced Chivas in the semifinals of the Copa GNP por Mexico this week. Chivas beat Club America 4-3 in the friendly tournament with which Mexican soccer resumes - but it were the goalkeeper boots of Guillermo Ochoa that caught our attention.
Ochoa's Takedown Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Pro Cleats Break In Copa GNP por Mexico Semi-Final
After the match against Chivas, Guillermo Ochoa took off his shoes. While this is nothing to note usually, an image reveals that the sole plate of Ochoa's left shoe has been broken. It was the first time that we saw this happen in professional football.
We are pretty sure what caused this error with his Nike Mercurial Vapor Euphoria pack cleats.
Ochoa wore a takedown version of the last-gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 boot, the Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Pro for 120 Euro. He has been using the same cleats since more than 14 months according to Mexican boot experts @abcdefutbol.
We now expect Guillermo Ochoa to switch to the red Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 football boots from the Future Lab pack that he has been also using this year. He is wearing the standard retail version of the high-end Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Elite football boots.
The first editions of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 boots did also have a problem with "broken" sole plates. But as the two sole plates of the high-end and second-best Mercurial 360 boots cleats are totally different the error is not related.
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2000/01 Everton Gerrard #1 GK Shirt (M) Puma
1990 Ennerre #16 Template Shirt (L)
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2004 Mexico Olympics Track Jacket (M) Fila
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1992 Tottenham Hotspur FC – #1 - Digital Print
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Konyaspor 26-27 Special Kit Vote
Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor has officially handed the design reins to its supporters by launching a fan vote to select the club's 2026-27 alternative kit, with three bespoke Hummel designs currently up for debate.
The "Anatolian Eagles" are offering a diverse menu of choices: a vibrant green-and-white checkered pattern that evokes a classic retro feel, a clean half-and-half vertical split with intricate chevron detailing on the sleeves, and a minimalist white base featuring a sharp green horizontal band across the chest.
In a nod to the club's heritage, the poll is scheduled to close this Friday, May 15 at exactly 19:22 - a tribute to the club’s founding year.
Vote here now: https://www.konyaspor.org.tr/forma-oylama
UEFA Unveil Official 2026 Champions League Final Jersey for Budapest
UEFA have officially unveiled the commemorative jersey for the 2026 Champions League final, set to take place at the Puskás Aréna on May 30, 2026. The limited-edition shirt celebrates the culture and architecture of Budapest, combining local inspiration with signature Champions League branding.
The jersey features a modern graphic design with abstract paint-splatter effects and architectural references inspired by the Hungarian capital. On the front, the shirt includes a stylized illustration of the Puskás Arena alongside the iconic Champions League starball logo, while the official Budapest 2026 final emblem appears centrally on the design. The back carries the number “26”, completing the event-specific identity.
UEFA will make the shirt available through the official Champions League store and selected retailers in Budapest ahead of the final. The jersey will also appear in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team during a special in-game campaign running from May 23 to 30.
What do you think of UEFA’s official Budapest 2026 final jersey? Let us know in the comments below.
Jeonbuk Hyundai 2026 ‘Black Label’ Special Kit Released
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have revealed a new “Black Label” special kit, described by the club as an “unexpected charm” inspired by darkness, gold accents and a more intense visual identity.
The special edition was created together with artists Lee Yongwoo and Pipimik. According to the club, the design combines a quieter and more refined mood with stronger visual impact.
There is also a yellow kit - this serves as the keeper.
The “Black Label” jersey will first go on sale at the official club store from May 15 to 17 before an online release from May 19 to 21. Players are set to debut the shirt on May 17 against Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
FC Sion x Lydie&Sasha 26-26 Special Kit Released
FC Sion have unveiled a special-edition kit for the final home game of the 2025-26 season against FC Lugano. The unique shirt was created in collaboration with Valais-based graphic designers Lydie Sarrasin and Sasha Piaia, continuing the club’s recent tradition of working with local artists on special kits.
The design boasts a very more modern look. According to FC Sion, the shirt is intended as a bridge between generations, mixing classic football aesthetics with forward-looking visual elements. The kit will be worn in the final home match at the Stade de Tourbillon.
The limited-edition shirt will be sold exclusively on matchday in the stadium fanshop
