Roundel Logos Takeover
Dec 3, 2020, by Chris
Update: Swiss football fan @andrinunterwegs "took the trouble to analyze some of the recent changes of coat of arms in English football - and is shocked."
Roundel Logos Takeover England
Various English tams have changed their logo to a round design, including Manchester City, Forest Green Rovers and Bentford.
Recent Logo Launches: Many Football Clubs Opt For Circular Crests
This week, Spanish La Liga club Deportivo Alavés unveiled its new logo. The new logo ditches the unique pennant shape of the previous crest in favor for a simple circle. Deportivo Alavés was not the first team who recently did a similar change... Thanks to @phildelves for the heads-up.
Recent Logo Launches: Many Football Clubs Opt For Circular Crests
Some clubs who launched a rounded logo recently.
In the past few years, many soccer clubs ditched their old logo or released their first-ever logo. Many, many of them opted for a circular design - Alavés is the most recent example, while other teams who released a rounded logo recently are Inter Miami CF, Stockport County, Toulouse, Charlotte FC (new MLS team) and Brentford.
As mentioned by football crest expert @TheFCIndex, there are several reasons for clubs to have a round logo.
- Social & Gaming (small sizes)
- No detail gets lost on a colour background (kits)
- Easy to invert/outline
- Someone else did it last year and it was a success
Of course, there are some examples of teams who launched a non-circular logo recently. Some prime examples are Iceland and Juventus.
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Nike Phantom 6 Haaland Chapter 5 Boots Revealed - Reactive Nike Hydra Upper
Through its partner stores, Nike has officially revealed Erling Haaland's fifth signature edition, the Nike Phantom 6 Haaland Chapter 5 from his Force of Nature collection. Finished in a Baltic Blue colorway with cloud-inspired graphics across the rear, the low-cut boot introduces Nike's Hydra treatment, which uses reactive white ink that vanishes when wet to uncover additional details of the graphic beneath. Engineered for lethal finishing in the 26-27 season, the boot combines a Gripknit upper with a Cyclone 360 soleplate and is scheduled to launch on October 1, 2026. Huge thanks to Pro Direct and Unisportsore for images and the video.
Fortuna Sittard 26-27 Cup Kit Released - Sponsorless 1957 Tribute
Dutch Eredivisie side Fortuna Sittard and technical supplier Robey have officially revealed a special cup kit for the 26-27 campaign. Created in collaboration with design agency 51North, this release marks the very first dedicated cup kit in the club's history. It serves as a direct tribute to predecessor club Fortuna '54, who won the 1957 KNVB Beker with a memorable Bram Appel hat-trick against Feyenoord.
The Robey Fortuna Sittard 26-27 cup shirt faithfully revives the historic look with a white base highlighted by broad horizontal red and blue stripes across the chest, completing the Dutch tricolor. In true vintage fashion, the jersey comes with long sleeves as standard and features a retro polo collar. Club sponsors voluntarily stepped aside to allow a completely clean, sponsorless front, while the Robey branding and club badge are subtly embroidered in tonal white to maintain the authentic aesthetic.
Additional bespoke details round off the historic tribute. A heritage Fortuna '54 tag sits near the bottom hem, and an embroidered depiction of the KNVB Cup sits neatly below the back collar, added with official federation approval. The shirt is worn with matching white shorts and socks, completing a timeless look for Fortuna's cup run.
FIFA ASEAN Cup Features Same Left-Sleeve Kit Badge as in 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
The opening match between Laos and Brunei provided a full reveal of the sleeve patch pairing for the inaugural FIFA-organized Southeast Asian tournament.
Moving away from the previously expected navy blue, the official tournament patches feature a clean white base. Most notably, the "Football Unites the World" sleeve patch on the left arm is the exact same design that made a single, exclusive appearance at the recent World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.
Big thanks to @What The Kit for spotting and making the collage.
