Rules Broken By Pogba: What UEFA 'Dictates' For Special Equipment Like Undershirts, Tapes & Socks
Oct 16, 2020, by Chris
If you have been an avid follower of our website, you know that UEFA has strict regulations for football kits and how a kit worn in UEFA competitions is allowed to look like. However, UEFA does not only have rules for the shirts but for a lot more stuff. All the equipment rules are written down in the official "UEFA Equipment Regulations".
Items worn on legs and arms should be the same colour as the corresponding playing attire item
Today we take a closer look at one of the chapters of the UEFA Equipment Regulations - Chapter 10. Chapter X (10) covers the "special equipment worn on the field of play".
The UEFA Equipment Regulations have been in place since decades. The regulations for official equipment have been getting stronger and stronger over the years. The latest edition of the UEFA Equipment Regulations was released in 2018.
UEFA Equipment Rules - X – Special equipment worn on the field of play
Chapter 10 (Special equipment worn on the field of play) of the UEFA regulations consists of two Articles - 41 - "Clothing and accessories" and 42 - "Electronic performance and tracking systems".
The much more important and detailed Article is #41 about the "Clothing and accessories". It regulates all the stuff worn by players that is not their uniform / boots (e.g. Undershirts, Headgear, Tapes, Captain’s Armband).
Long-sleeved undershirts must be the same colour as the main colour of the shirt sleeve
In example, it regulates that "Long-sleeved undershirts must be the same colour as the main colour of the shirt sleeve" and says that "one team identification is allowed on each glove and wristband".
The Paragraph violated by Pogba is the one about "Medical Equipment" (Chapter X, Article 41.01, i., i & ii.). Pogba's white sleeve is not allowed as it was no emergency case (then it would be allowed (not forbidden) to have a differently colored tape we read out from the rules).
Allowed by UEFA rules despite the tonal logo visible we think...
i. Medical equipment (e.g. head protection, face-masks, casts, kneepads or knee braces, elbow pads)
- i. Medical equipment worn on the field of play must be a single colour and free of team and manufacturer identification.
- ii. Items worn on legs and arms should be the same colour as the corresponding playing attire item (e.g. elbow pads or tape used on the arm the same colour as shirt sleeves and kneepads the same colour as shorts).
There is no rule for the dimensions of manufacturer identifications on boots
Interestingly, there is also a regulation for the manufacturer's logo on goalkeeper gloves. This forced brands like Nike to reduce the size of the Swoosh in the past, in example. There is no rule for boot brandings (manufacturer identifications), in contrast.
Share your thoughts in the comments below and check out the full UEFA Equipment Regulations.
OH Leuven 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club Oud-Heverlee Leuven have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Jako, the new shirt introduces a bold dark look for the upcoming domestic campaign.
The Jako OH Leuven 2026-27 away shirt features a black base with deep green vertical stripes and vibrant orange pinstripes running down the body. Dark green detailing appears on the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the Jako logo and club crest are centrally positioned on the chest.
What do you think of the new OH Leuven 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
New Material for UEFA Champions League Patches?
Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.
Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.
However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.
We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
Almere City 26-27 Cup Kit Released
Dutch club Almere City have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 Cup kit. Made by Craft, the special “HANASAKA!” shirt celebrates the club’s connection with Japan through owner Yanmar and the Yanmar Hanasaka International Youth Cup, an U19 tournament organised by Almere City at the Yanmar Stadion.
The Craft Almere City 2026-27 Cup shirt features a black base with subtle tonal cherry blossom branch motifs across the front. Mint green and pastel pink details add contrast, with a mint crew-neck collar and sponsor branding joined by a pink monochrome club crest, Craft logo and sleeve trims.
What do you think of the new Almere City 2026-27 Cup kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Sutton United 26-27 Third Kit Released
English club Sutton United and kit manufacturer VX3 have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign. Themed around the slogan "Where Passion Blooms," the release pays homage to the local area's historic lavender fields and was presented alongside players from the Sutton United Women's squad.
The VX3 Sutton United 26-27 third shirt is predominantly light lavender purple, paired with contrasting dark purple raglan sleeves and a matching polo collar. A monochrome purple club badge sits on the left chest, complemented by dark purple sponsor logos and an embroidered sprig of lavender on the upper back just below the neckline.
The new third kit completes Sutton United's kit set for the 2026-27 season alongside their previously released home and away strips.
Plymouth Argyle 26-27 Third Kit Released
Puma and Plymouth Argyle have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed to make a bold visual impact on the pitch, the new strip brings back a vibrant tangerine look for the Pilgrims.
The Puma Plymouth Argyle 2026-27 third jersey combines a vivid orange base with contrasting black trim across the collar, shoulders, and cuffs. The front proudly features a monochrome black version of Argyle's iconic Mayflower crest, accompanied by black Puma cat branding and sponsor detailing from Lighthouse Charity.
The new third kit is available immediately via Argyle's official online store and in-person retail locations.
Catania FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian club Catania FC and technical sponsor Erreà have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Arriving as part of the brand's "COLORI DEI TERRITORI" collection, the release completes the club's full wardrobe for the new campaign following the earlier debuts of their volcanic-themed third and traditional rossazzurri home strips.
The Erreà Catania 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, accented with dark grey detailing along the thick V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder trims. Across the front and sleeves, the jersey incorporates a subtle tonal graphic pattern inspired by local Catanese heritage and the city's iconic elephant symbol.
The new Catania FC 26-27 away uniform is completed with matching shorts and socks and is available now through the club's official retail channels.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Nike, the secondary strip arrives two weeks after the release of the club's traditional red-and-black home jersey.
The Nike FC Penafiel 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, highlighted by a classic horizontal chest band in red that is bordered by thin black stripes. A black polo-style collar with a front insert adds a refined touch to the design. The Nike Swoosh and FC Penafiel crest are placed inside the red chest hoop, while the ABANCA sponsor logo appears in black across the midriff.
White shorts with black detailing and white socks round off the clean look of the new FC Penafiel 26-27 away uniform, which is already available to purchase through the club's official channels.
