Now On Feet Of Mbappe: Next-Gen Mercurial 2021 Boots Prototypes - Worn In Match By Sancho, Tested By Many Nike Players
Nov 20, 2020, by Chris
Update: Kylian Mbappe has now also trained in the next-generation Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 boots, a video from PSG reveals.
Bon retour, @KMbappe 😉 pic.twitter.com/BLIYzxOwCw
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) November 19, 2020
Mbappe Trains In Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII 2021 Boots
Update: Liverpool's Harvey Elliott has trained in the next-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 2021 football boots. We have added some close-up pictures of his cleats.
Elliott Trains In Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII 2021 Boots
Sancho Debuts Next-Gen Nike Mercurial 2021 Boots
Update: Jadon Sancho became the latest Nike athlete to give the upcoming next-gen Mercurial 8 / VIII a try last night, wearing them in the UEFA Nations League against Belgim.
Update: Saúl Ñíguez has become the second player of Atlético Madrid to train in the next-generation Nike Mercurial 2021 football boot.
Update: Brazilian Atlético Madrid left back Renan Lodi has been spotted wearing the "Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 2021 Boots".
Update: Perisic's team mate Christian Eriksen has become the next player to wear the "mysterious" blackout boots which are likely the next Nike Mercurial. Eriksen used the low-cut Vapor version, just as Rebic some days ago.
Eriksen Trains In Blackout Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 2021 Boots
Just a few days after AC Milan's Ante Rebic laced up in what we expected to be the "Next-Gen Nike Mercurial 2021 Boots", Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic has given us a much better look at what was indeed the next-generation Nike Mercurial 2021 soccer cleat.
Ivan Perisic laced up in the high-cut Superfly version of the next-generation Nike Mercurial 2021 football boot, called the Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 (or VIII if you prefer).
Ivan Perisic Laces Up In Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII 2021 Boots
A quite big change to the current generation, there are at least four things that make the Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 a rather big evolution.
First, the upper on the outstep and instep comes with holes, possibly made to improve ventilation and reduce weight while maintaining stability.
Second, the heel area seems ti feature a newly developed internal heel counter for better lockdown.
Third, the Swoosh on the outstep is bigger and even more bold than the one of the current-gen Nike Mercurial Superfly 7.
CS Sedan Ardennes 26-27 Home Kit Released
French club CS Sedan Ardennes has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 season, manufactured by Kappa. Following the earlier launch of their off-white away strip, the new home shirt embraces a strong retro aesthetic steeped in the club's traditional colors and identity.
The Kappa CS Sedan Ardennes 26-27 home jersey features the club's classic green base detailed with tonal vertical pinstripes. A prominent white polo collar with red edge trim gives the shirt an elegant throwback feel, complemented by matching red and white sleeve cuffs and Kappa's signature logos along the sleeves. The club crest sits on the chest alongside the white Kappa branding and local sponsor E.Leclerc Sedan.
Presented inside the historic Château fort de Sedan, the jersey celebrates the team's Ardennes heritage under the motto "Fort depuis 1919." The new 26-27 home kit is now available to purchase through the club's official online store.
US Catanzaro 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian Serie B club US Catanzaro 1929 and technical supplier EYE Sport have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 2026-27 season.
The EYE Sport US Catanzaro 26-27 away shirt is predominantly bright yellow, featuring an intricate marble-like abstract swirling graphic in off-white across the front and back. Contrasting red accents appear on the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and side trim. The club crest is placed on the left chest, accompanied by red EYE Sport branding and the large Coop sponsor logo across the torso.
The new away uniform completes the club's lineup for the 26-27 campaign alongside the previously revealed red home shirt and the special third kit inspired by artist Mimmo Rotella.
Oldham Athletic 26-27 Third Kit Released - 60th Anniversary Throwback
Oldham Athletic and Puma have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Celebrating a notable anniversary in Latics history, the shirt marks exactly 60 years to the day since Oldham first took to the pitch in tangerine on August 20, 1966.
The Puma Oldham Athletic 26-27 third jersey is predominantly tangerine orange, complemented by clean blue and white detailing. The design features a buttoned henley collar with white and blue trim, matching two-tone ribbed sleeve cuffs, and white side panels. A blue owl crest sits on the chest alongside a white Puma Cat logo and the white Bunkabin sponsor.
Blue shorts and tangerine socks complete the look of the new Oldham Athletic 26-27 third strip. Constructed using Puma dryCELL moisture-wicking technology and RE:FIBRE recycled materials, the kit is now available through the club's official channels.
Moneni Pirates 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Eswatini Premier League side Moneni Pirates have unveiled their new kit collection for the 26-27 season, crafted in collaboration with kit manufacturer Umbro. The new collection highlights the club's distinctive pirate identity with bold, aggressive graphical treatments.
All three jerseys feature a prominent skull graphic illustrated across the lower front of the torso. The home shirt comes in a dark charcoal and black base with white and subtle red details, while the away version opts for a clean white design with tonal skull artwork. Completing the set, the third kit features a striking bright red base paired with bold white graphics and black trim.
Each jersey is rounded off with Umbro branding on the chest, the club's skull-and-crossbones badge, and the sponsor logo across the center.
AS Roma Become First Club to Wear Every Squad Number From 1 to 99
AS Roma have achieved a unique piece of football history by becoming the first club to have every squad number from 1 to 99 worn at least once. The rare milestone was unlocked following the arrival of 19-year-old Portuguese attacking midfielder Rodrigo Mora from FC Porto, who chose the previously untouched number 86 shirt. Big thanks to @asromainside.
Italian football has long been known for its relaxed shirt numbering rules compared to leagues with strict regulations like La Liga, allowing players in Serie A to freely select high and unconventional digits. Over the decades, Roma squads have paired timeless classics like Francesco Totti's number 10 and Daniele De Rossi's 16 with distinctive high numbers such as Stephan El Shaarawy's 92, Romelu Lukaku's 90, and Mile Svilar's 99.
With number 86 standing as the final missing piece of the puzzle, Mora's selection officially completes the entire 1 to 99 roster. A graphic celebrating the achievement visualizes all 99 shirts alongside notable Giallorossi players who have carried each number onto the pitch throughout the club's history.
1 - Wojciech Szczęsny
2 - Cafu
3 - Roger Ibañez
4 - Radja Nainggolan
5 - Evan Ndicka
6 - Aldair
7 - Lorenzo Pellegrini
8 - Adem Ljajić
9 - Edin Džeko
10 - Francesco Totti
11 - Mo Salah
12 - Saud Abdulhamid
13 - Maicon
14 - Patrik Schick
15 - Olivier Dacourt
16 - Daniele De Rossi
17 - Kouadio "Manu" Koné
18 - Matias Soulé
19 - Alisson Becker
20 - Federico Fazio
21 - Paulo Dybala
22 - Nicolò Zaniolo
23 - Gianluca Mancini
24 - Alessandro Florenzi
25 - Gini Wijnaldum
26 - Morgan De Sanctis
27 - Gervinho
28 - Enzo Le Fée
29 - Nicolás Burdisso
30 - Gerson da Silva
31 - Leon Bailey
32 - Vincent Candela
33 - Gabriel Batistuta
34 - Anass Salah-Eddine
35 - Tommaso Baldanzi
36 - Claudio Della Penna
37 - Leonardo Spinazzola
38 - Marco D'Alessandro
39 - Adrian Stoian
40 - Shabani Nonda
41 - Roger Ibañez
42 - Amadou Diawara
43 - Wesley França
44 - Kostas Manolas
45 - Stefano Pettinari
46 - Alessio Romagnoli
47 - Gianluca Caprari
48 - Mirko Antonucci
49 - Alessio Riccardi
50 - Michele Somma
51 - Silvio Anočić
52 - Edoardo Bove
53 - Daniele Verde
54 - Riccardo Ciervo
55 - Ebrima Darboe
56 - Alexis Saelemaekers
57 - Ruben Providence
58 - Filippo Missori
59 - Nicola Zalewski
60 - Alessandro Romano
61 - Niccolò Pisilli
62 - Cristian Volpato
63 - Daniel Fuzato
64 - Felix Afena-Gyan
65 - Filippo Tripi
66 - Buba Sangaré
67 - João Costa
68 - Antonio Arena
69 - Angeliño
70 - Giorgio De Marzi
71 - Raul Morichelli
72 - Luigi Cherubini
74 - Jan Oliveras
76 - Jacopo Mirra
77 - Henrikh Mkhitaryan
78 - Robinio Vaz
79 - Edoardo Morucci
80 - Ivan Pelizzoli
81 - Corentin Louakima
82 - Urby Emanuelson
83 - Antonio Mirante
84 - Jacopo Del Bello
85 - Riccardo Pagano
86 - Rodrigo Mora
87 - Aleandro Rosi
88 - Seydou Doumbia
89 - Stefano Okaka Chuka
90 - Romelu Lukaku
92 - Stephan El Shaarawy
93 - Marco Tumminello
94 - Federico Ricci
95 - Pierluigi Gollini
96 - Antonio Sanabria
97 - Bryan Zaragoza
98 - Mathew Ryan
99 - Mile Svilar
HŠK Zrinjski Mostar 26-27 Away Kit Released
Bosnian powerhouse HŠK Zrinjski Mostar and technical sponsor Macron have officially unveiled their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. The new strip introduces a bold and modern aesthetic that contrasts with the club's traditional white home jersey.
The Macron HŠK Zrinjski Mostar 26-27 away shirt features an eye-catching geometric checkerboard pattern in black and red across the front and sleeves. The red sections are layered with subtle diagonal striping, adding extra depth to the look. White accents appear on the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and Macron Hero branding, while the club crest sits on the left chest. The M.T. Abraham Group logo is prominently printed on the center front in white, complemented by the INTERAGENT Mostar sponsor on the lower back.
The new away kit complements the previously launched 26-27 home kit and will be worn throughout the upcoming domestic league and cup campaign as well as in European fixtures.
