Crystal Palace Jokes On New Chelsea Third Kit
Sep 8, 2020, by Chris
The new Chelsea 2020-21 third kit was not really liked by the club supporters. However, it even got a bit worse with Premier League rivals Crystal Palace joking about Chelsea's new Nike kit, which is actually inspired by Air Max.
#ItsNotThoughIsIt https://t.co/Jjh7eLot04
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 7, 2020
“The Air Max coupled with football jersey culture is the ultimate hybrid of streetwear and sports,” says Nike Scott Munson VP, Nike Football Apparel. “We were mindful of paying full respect to the clubs and their identities, but we quickly discovered that this is a very happy marriage. The kits are stylish, highly original and will look great on the pitch and the street.”
Crystal Palace's stadium (south of London) is located less than 10 miles from Chelsea's Stamford Bridge (West London).
Chelsea FC 20-21 Third Kit Inspired By Air Max 180 & 1990s Kits
The new Chelsea 20-21 third kit boasts a bold design in red, blue and white (officially ember glow & ultramarine blue). It is a color combo that has less to do with Chelsea, so the marketing slogan "Its A L̶o̶n̶d̶o̶n̶ Chelsea Thing" is pretty inappropriate.
Of course, the Chelsea 20-21 third shirt is not inspired by Crystal Palace's kits. Instead, its colors and design draw inspiration "by the kits of the 1990s and the Air Max 180".
"Chelsea’s new third kit has a distinct ’90s vibe, with colors and design reminiscent of the jerseys of that era. The original Nike Air Max 180 was also leaving a footprint on the streets of London around that time, and this kit effortlessly marries the two together. The combination of ultramarine, ember glow and white references vintage Chelsea away kits and the classic colorway of the OG 180."
Nike is using the "It's a C̶I̶T̶Y̶ TEAM Thing" for all of their major 2020-21 kits.
What do you think of the Chelsea 2020-21 third kit? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
BG Pathum United 26-27 20th Anniversary Kit Released
Thai League side BG Pathum United have officially released a special 20th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Nike and launched under the club's "Side by Side" campaign, the commemorative shirt celebrates two decades since the team was originally founded in 2006 as Bangkok Glass FC, reviving the historic green color from the club's early years.
The Nike BGPU 26-27 20th anniversary shirt combines a vibrant green base with contrasting black accents on the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, flanked by white side panels. It features clean monochrome white applications throughout, including the club crest, the Nike Swoosh, and the front sponsor. Two variations of the jersey are available: the domestic Thai League version featuring Leo branding on the chest, and an AFC Champions League Two version with Singha Corporation and a Thai flag detail on the sleeve.
White shorts and white socks complete the throwback look. The BG Pathum United 26-27 20th anniversary kit is now on sale through the club's official online shop and at the BGPU Mega Store, priced at 999 THB for the standalone jersey. The club has also made a limited "Side by Side" collector's boxset available for 2,000 THB, containing two shirts, two commemorative scarves, and a sticker sheet.
Special Rayados 'Legado 86' Commemorative Kit Released
Mexican side CF Monterrey and Puma have officially unveiled a special commemorative jersey, titled the Jersey Legado 86. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Monterrey's first-ever Liga MX league championship won in the Mexico 1986 tournament, the commemorative shirt made its on-pitch debut during their 26-27 Liga MX match against Cruz Azul.
The shirt's defining characteristic is the substitution of the modern club crest with the classic 1986 retro emblem, which showcases the historic mountain silhouette, vintage football, and classic club lettering. Puma positioned their red cat logo and the retro crest to replicate the arrangement seen on the original 1986 jersey, while modern club partners such as BBVA and Codere are incorporated across the traditional navy and white stripes.
Several bespoke detailing elements complete the design, including a star graphic with the number 86 printed inside the collar and the current Rayados crest positioned on the nape of the neck. Released in a limited run of 1,986 pieces, the collector's item pays homage to one of the most celebrated moments in the club's history.
FC Kaiserslautern 26-27 Special Kit Released
Bundesliga 2 side 1. FC Kaiserslautern have officially unveiled their special 2026-27 'Herz der Pfalz' (Heart of the Palatinate) kit. Made by Castore, the shirt debuted against Eintracht Braunschweig and celebrates the region's wine culture and late-summer wine festivals.
The special shirt features a light beige base with a darker stylized grapevine pattern, while Bordeaux-red details appear on the collar, cuffs and monochrome Castore and FCK logos. The 'Herz der Pfalz' wording is placed on the upper back, with additional lettering inside the collar.
What do you think of the new 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2026-27 special kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Various Argentine Clubs To Switch Kit Supplier
Following latest reports from Argentine kit expert Marca de Gol, various Argentine clubs are expected to change kit supplier for the upcoming 2027 season.
Notably, four top flight sides could already be on their way to partner with local brand Atomik: Vélez Sársfield, Atlético Talleres, Gimnasia La Plata and Atlético Tucumán. On the other hand, Italian brand Givova are seemingly losing two teams - Gimnasia as mentioned above and Atlético Unión to Fiume Sports.
Which of these supplier change do you look forward the most? Let us know in the comments.