INSANE: Turkish Club Denizlispor Reproduces Nike As Kappa Kits To Bypass Federation Rules
On November 7 2020, Denizlispor announced that it signed a sponsorship deal with Kappa, effective from the 2020-21 season until at least 2021-22. However, as the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) does not allow teams to switch shirt manufacturers during a season, the team had to "trick the federation". Thanks to @esvaphane for the heads-up.
"Kappa" Denizlispor 20-21 Kit Based On Nike Template
The Kappa Denizlispor 20-21 home and away kits replicate the look of their Nike teamwear-based 20-21 jerseys.
Turkish Football Federation Does Not Allow Switch Of Kit Makers During Ongoing Season
According to the instructions of the TFF, it is not possible to change the jersey in the middle of the season. To avoid this, the Kappa jerseys were produced for Denizlispor in the same design as Nike jerseys. The Nike logo was evaluated as "advertisement" and Kappa logo was placed with the advertisement change.
"The TFF Sportive Equipment Instruction does not contain an article that allows change of form or jersey manufacturer, but it is emphasized that uniforms should be notified at the beginning of the season."
A similar trick is used by Austrian club LASK, whose kits are made by water technology company BWT in UEFA competitions.
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Rumor: Newcastle United Set to Sign ElevenLabs as Main Kit Sponsor?
Newcastle United may be on the verge of signing a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with the AI-powered audio company ElevenLabs - prominent fan account @NUFCgallowgate posted a series of teaser graphics on X, directly linking the club's crest with the tech firm's logo and fueling discussions about a potential commercial partnership for the upcoming seasons.
The speculation was further amplified by a high-quality digital mock-up shared by the same account. The render showcases the Adidas Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit featuring the ElevenLabs logo prominently across the chest.
The Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit releases on 10 June 2026, so a new sponsor deal would come just in time.
Would you like to see ElevenLabs become the new main sponsor for Newcastle United? Let us know in the comments below.
RC Lens 26-27 Away Kit Teased
French club RC Lens has officially teased its new Adidas 2026-27 away kit, with a full reveal scheduled for June 6 at the iconic twin slag heaps in Loos-en-Gohelle.
The teaser video features the hashtag #MentalitéCharbonneur, heavily leaning into the club's deep-rooted coal mining heritage.
The Lens 2026-2027 away jersey features a green and black colorway, a fitting tribute to the region's historical landscapes.
