'We Are Ditching The Templates' - England & Liverpool Have Same Keeper Kits
Sep 2, 2020, by Chris
In February 2020, Nike announced that they are ditching the templates. Now after a summer of kit launches by the Swoosh, there are some examples in which Nike's big announcement has not been redeemed.
Nike Liverpool vs England 2020-21 Goalkeeper Kits
As "spotted" by This Is Anfield and Four Four Two Liverpool journalist Jack Lusby, the England 2020-21 and Liverpool 2020-21 keeper home kits are identical. He used this fact for a Tweet to bash Nike.
Nike designers had 65 chassis options available
However, Nike did never announce that they will not use templates anymore for their kits, at least for some of them. In fact, Nike's responsive Heidi Burgett said that "designers had 65 chassis options available to them across varying necklines, sleeves, cuffs, badge placement". This also explains why many of Nike's actual "bespoke" 2020-2021 jerseys look very similar.
Nike did not release any bespoke 20-21 goalkeeper kits yet
The Swoosh did not design any unique goalkeeper jerseys for the 2020-2021 season, just as it has been case since years.
To be fair, it has to be said that it would be nearly impossible (not profitable at all) for Nike to do it completely without templates, especially for the high amount of keeper kits and other gear that is not selling much.
Many other Nike 2020-2021 jerseys have unique details such as a subtle lions printing on the England 2020 home kit, as spotted by La Casaca.
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Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
Inter Milan officially debuted their new Nike 26-27 third kit on the pitch during a dramatic 5-3 Serie A comeback victory against Udinese at the San Siro, just hours after its official unveiling.
Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
Adidas Croatia 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Leaked - 4 Real Images
Vietnamese kit expert jerseyreview has leaked 4 new real images of the new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home & away kits, which will be released soon.
The new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home kit retains the traditional red and white checkerboard pattern but incorporates ancient Glagolitic script graphics into the red squares, symbolizing Croatian cultural identity.
The new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 away kit features lace-inspired graphics, drawing from Croatia's rich tradition of intricate lace-making.
