Comeback For 21-22: Chelsea's Yellow Kit History
Last Sunday, we leaked that the Nike Chelsea 21-22 away jersey will be yellow. It is not a new color combo for the club - we take a look back at some of Chelsea's best yellow kits in history, in cooperation with Football Kit Archive.
Chelsea's Yellow Shirts History
Chelsea has had yellow alternative various times during their club history. The first time that they wore a yellow away shirt was in 1963-64, when they used it as "third" / alternative choice.
Since 1963, Chelsea used yellow various times during their history, mostly combined with blue or red applications. However, between 1978 and 1982, they even combined it with green for their away kit.
In the 2000s, Chelsea has had six different yellow alternative kits (if counting the electricity Adidas 2007-08 away kit). Nike did release one yellow kit for the club since they became Chelsea's kit maker in 2017 - the 2018-19 away uniform.
Chelsea FC 2018-19 Away Kit
Chelsea FC 2014-15 Away Kit
Chelsea FC 2008-09 Third Kit
Chelsea FC 2007-08 Away Kit
Chelsea FC 2001-02 Third Kit
Chelsea FC 1996-97 Away Kit
Chelsea FC 1991-93 Third Kit
Chelsea FC 1982-83 Away Kit
Chelsea FC 1978-81 Away Kit
Chelsea FC 1963-64 Away Kit - First Yellow CFC Shirt
Do you like that the new Nike Chelsea 21-22 away kit will be yellow? Which is your favorite of these old yellow Chelsea Football Club shorts? Share your thoughts in the comments below and see Chelsea's full kit history on Kit Archive.
Argentina Lionel Messi World Cup Kit History
The official Argentina national team account has released a special image paying tribute to Messi’s journey through the FIFA World Cups he has participated in, and is set to participate in, throughout his career. Published just ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the image provides a visual journey through the various kits worn by the legendary captain since his World Cup debut in 2006.
The collage highlights the evolution of Argentina’s home and away kits across six consecutive World Cups, featuring the different designs and squad numbers worn by Messi. It showcases his early days in the number 19 shirt and his iconic, long-standing tenure in the number 10. The graphic serves as a retrospective of his milestones, spanning from his first World Cup appearance in 2006 to the team's historic triumph in the 2022 tournament.
Messi, along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa, became the first three players in history to participate in six consecutive FIFA World Cups during their careers.
Accompanying the graphic is the message "Let's go for one more, LEGEND!", building anticipation for the 2026 World Cup where Argentina will compete as defending champions. The post has sparked nostalgia among fans, with many reminiscing about their favorite classic kits from Messi's international career, particularly the 2006 and 2014 editions.
Chelsea 26-27 Away Kit Leaked + Shorts
Footy Headlines can now leak 4 new pictures of the Nike Chelsea 26-27 away kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The Chelsea 2026-2027 away kit features a solid black base with 'Midwest Gold' Nike logos and graphic patterns on the collar and sleeve cuffs.
The shorts of the Chelsea FC 2026-2027 away uniform are black.
England 2026 World Cup Kit Font Prepared with Laser
Football kit retailer @subsidesports has offered a behind-the-scenes look into their printing operations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. In a recent social media update, the company shared a video of their heat press machinery in action, highlighting the process behind their Fan Style customization service. This service utilizes official typefaces and plotter sheets to apply names and numbers to replica shirts, ensuring an authentic look for supporters.
The short video features what eagle-eyed followers suspect to be a Transmatic REV 5SA heat press, a heavy-duty machine used for professional garment decoration.
One standout detail is that they used lasers to ensure the names and numbers were placed with absolute precision on the back of the jerseys. It’s a testament to Subside Sports’ commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail.
What if? Adidas x Yugoslavia
Designer F1CA has imagined how Adidas x Yugoslavia could look like in 2026, if Yugoslavia still existed. He used Kit Creator to create and share his design.
Adidas Teams Twinned by Product Code & Design
Update - Sunday, June 7, 2026: As spotted Indonesian jersey experts @Jerseyforum, Adidas teams with the same design also share the product. In particular, they do not have the usual Team + Shirt Type Name (e.g. FCB A 26 JSY), but are called Custom Licensed Jersey (CULIC26 JSY).
Templates are not as common as they were in the past, but smaller Adidas teams still do not have custom designs always. In the outgoing 25-26 season, teams such as Düsseldorf, Al Ahly, and Sparta Praha all used the same Locker Room design with custom colors.
RC Lens 26-27 Originals Collection Released - Away Kit + 3 Items
As other Adidas teams, RC Lens is getting a nice collection with their 2026-27 away kit.
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