Special All-Black Nike Mercurial Marcus Rashford Boots Revealed - Debuted vs Belgium
Oct 12, 2020, by Chris
Nike created a special pair of football boots for England striker Marcus Rashford. The special Marcus Rashford boots are all-black, adorned with 40 messages from school kids - he debuted them for England against Belgium yesterday night.
Rashford was awarded an MBE for his inspirational campaign to secure free meals for disadvantaged children in the school holidays. Together with Nike, he has launched the 'Marcus Rashford Boot Project' in honour of Black History Month.
Special Marcus Rashford 'Black Lives Matter' Boots
Based on the Nike Mercurial Superfly VII; Rashford's boots are completely black with messages from 40 children. The words are all responses given by school kids to the phrase 'I am the future of...'.
The colour of the boots is also a nod to Rashford's journey through the United academy - where youngsters are famously BANNED from wearing anything other than black boots.
A quote from Muhammad Ali can be found on the laces
The striker idolised Muhammad Ali in his youth and an inspirational quote from the late great boxer can be found on his laces.
The quote from Muhammad Ali reads: "Recognise how every moment of our journey is an important part of the growth of our soul."
Rashford will wear the boots throughout October
Rashford will wear the boots throughout October before donating pairs to charities who fight against child poverty, including FareShare and Trussell Trust.
The custom-made Nike Mercurial Rashford boots boots will not be available to buy.
Rashford said: "This project was an opportunity for me to give millions of children in the UK a platform to share their voice and inspire the next generation.
“If I hadn’t experienced what I experienced as a child, I couldn’t stand here today as a voice for change. There would be little power in the delivery of my message.
“I wanted to carry their voice with me, standing in Wembley Stadium with their messages written across my boots. I wanted to give them a moment to shine.
Special Marcus Rashford Boots - Key Features
- Based on Nike Mercurial Superfly VII
- Custom design not available to buy
- Feature Quotes Of 40 Children & Quote Of Muhammad Ali
- To be worn by Rashford throughout October
"Children need to believe that they can be anything they want to be, regardless of system failings and injustices.
"We must allow and encourage our children to dream because sometimes dreams are all they have.”
• Inspired by Muhammad Ali
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 11, 2020
• Motivated by seeing people happy
• Becoming a leader to a generation
"I tried to put all the things that are important to me on the boot." 🖤@MarcusRashford unveils his special new @nikefootball boots to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/sGb7S2sGWD
What do you think of the special Nike Mercurial Marcus Rashford boots? Comment below.
FC Tokyo 26-27 Third Kit Released
J1 League club FC Tokyo has officially revealed its new 26-27 third kit produced by New Balance. Following the club's full collection unveiled earlier in the summer, the new third uniform builds on the overarching dawn theme with a distinct design concept titled "THE BORDERLESS BALANCE".
The New Balance FC Tokyo 26-27 third shirt combines New Balance's signature gray tone with deep navy to capture the transition from night to dawn over the capital. Subtle red gradient streaks emerge along the shoulders and bottom hem, adding a dynamic accent to the dark base. All sponsor logos and the FC Tokyo crest are applied in clean monochrome white, creating a sleek lifestyle-friendly look.
FC Tokyo will debut the 26-27 third kit in J1 League action in February 2027 against V-Varen Nagasaki and JEF United Chiba.
No More Hummel: Stimulus Puerto Rico 2026 Home & Away Kits Released
The Puerto Rican Football Federation (FPF) has officially launched its new home and away kits for the 26-27 cycle, marking the beginning of a technical partnership with American sportswear brand Stimulus Athletic. The Minneapolis-based custom kit maker takes over the apparel duties for El Huracán Azul, officially replacing previous supplier Hummel.
The new home shirt boasts a bold geometric pattern in deep blue and black shades, inspired by the historic cobblestones of Old San Juan alongside the luminous glow of Puerto Rico's world-famous bioluminescent bays. The striking mosaic extends across the entire front and sleeves, complemented by subtle teal accents along the collar and cuff trims. Black shorts and blue socks complete the primary uniform.
In contrast, the away jersey provides a crisp white design adorned with details drawn directly from the national flag. It features dynamic red striping down the flanks that fades into a digital gradient towards the hem, flanked by cyan and red accents on the collar and sleeve cuffs. Both shirts are available for $80 through the official FPF online store, alongside dedicated goalkeeper versions.
Official 26-27 TV Scoreboard Of Top European Competitions
Following the start of the 26-27 season, we have had a complete view over every official TV scoreboard of the biggest European competitions. Though there are mostly no changes, we can see how many of the top leagues are adapting the current trend of minimalistic designs.
Join us to take a look at current scoreboard graphics from Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League. Huge thanks to our partner @whatthekit_x for amazing compilation.
Chattanooga Red Wolves Reveal Vibrant Hispanic Heritage Pre-Match Shirt
USL League One club Chattanooga Red Wolves SC have unveiled a striking special-edition warm-up top in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Worn ahead of the club's annual Hispanic Heritage Night celebrations, the design pays homage to the rich cultural contributions and traditions of the Hispanic and Latino communities within the local area and across the sport.
Set against an off-white base, the standout feature of the shirt is a massive howling wolf graphic across the front. The silhouette of the club's emblem is brought to life through intricate Mesoamerican and folk art motifs, filled with vibrant shades of teal, red, yellow, orange, and violet. Matching cultural diamond patterns run down the red side panels, while the sleeve cuffs are detailed with horizontal sequences representing various Latin American flags.
The reverse side continues the celebratory theme with a sun wheel and mythological fauna gracing the upper back. Centered below is the club's rallying cry, "DALE LOBOS," printed in a bold red textured font and framed by geometric borders.
US Cremonese 26-27 Third Kit Released
Italian club US Cremonese and technical sponsor Acerbis have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign. Designed by Cremona native Carlo Enrico Bonvicini, the jersey is built around a deep navy base enhanced by an alternating pattern of glossy and matte tonal pinstripes for subtle depth.
Elegant golden trim outlines the classic polo collar and sleeve cuffs, complemented by monochrome gold sponsor branding and a reimagined two-tone club crest that references 1980s and 1990s iconography alongside the historical Giovanni Baldesio legend.
