Why Portugal Is Not Licensed In FIFA 21 - PES 2021 Portugal Deal Announced
Nov 24, 2020, by Chris
Have you also wondered why the Portuguese national team is not licensed in FIFA 21 anymore? Now we know why - the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) today announced an agreement with KONAMI for a strategic partnership that includes FPF brand in the video game eFootball PES 2021.
In contrast to FIFA 20, Portugal is not licensed in FIFA 21. This means FIFA 21 does not include the real kits and other things like the federation crest.
KONAMI Announces Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) Partnership
According to the press release, "this partnership joins together two global brands, allowing eFootball to excel on a greater global scale. The European champion’s team, that includes some of the biggest and most talented players on the planet, now have the opportunity to take on a new inspiring platform".
The partnership also embraces a new set of esports activities. Cidade do Futebol (FPF headquarters) may receive and host KONAMI approved international competitions or events. Consequently, FPF eFootball has all the conditions to consider itself as a real innovation lab regarding the development and evolution of eFootball.
Nuno Moura, CMO of FPF, believes this partnership will bring and reinforce the FPF brand to thousands of virtual football fans around the world: “FPF have one of the most advanced eFootball projects in the world, we are delighted to collaborate with Konami globally and serve as an innovation platform that will help unveil the future of this sport. More than just entertainment or competition, we are developing a grassroots ecosystem that will bring players and fans alike closer than ever before to the sport they love, whether it be played on a console or at the stadium, in an absolute complementary manner. We will engage the next generation of football fans worldwide and find new methods to drive participation, we truly believe this collaboration can produce game-changing results for the whole football industry.”
Jonas Lygaard, Senior Director – Brand & Business Development at Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. commented, “We are humbled and grateful that the FPF shares our vision for eFootball and is leading the way for other national football federations to follow. With the upcoming eEURO 2021 tournament and more on the horizon, we are confident that the partnership between our two organizations will provide further validation for this growing sport”.
What do you think of Portugal's generic kits in FIFA 21? Would you like that there would no exclusive partnerships at all for video games? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
T90-Inspired Nike Barclays WSL 26-27 Ball Released
Nike and the Women's Super League have officially revealed the official match ball for the 26-27 Barclays WSL and WSL2 seasons. Built on Nike's Control ball model, the design draws heavy inspiration from Nike's iconic Total 90 era, bringing a retro-infused visual identity to top-tier English women's football.
The design features vibrant multi-coloured rings and graphic lines in red, pink, blue, and black against a white base. These accents are arranged to create a subtle strobe effect when spinning in flight, aiding visibility for players on the pitch. The Barclays WSL version features a gold Nike Swoosh inside the signature circular ring, while the WSL2 edition showcases a silver Swoosh paired with bright pink detailing.
Underneath the graphics, the ball utilizes Nike Control technology with debossed grooves and engineered paneling designed to deliver stable aerodynamics and consistent touch in all conditions. The new ball will be used across all 26-27 WSL, WSL2, and domestic cup matches.
FIFA Kit Creator Adds Dozens of New Old & 26-27 Kit Templates
FIFA Kit Creator has expanded their extensive template library with a large batch of brand-new jersey structures.
The latest update introduces base designs for the upcoming 26-27 season alongside classic retro cuts from iconic past eras. Creators matteuscm and KARAVASHKIN contributed heavily to this release, bringing fresh builds across major manufacturers including Adidas, Nike, Puma, Castore, Hummel, and Umbro. Among the modern additions are official base templates for upcoming club kits such as the Adidas 26-27 AS Roma and Tiro 27 cuts, the Nike 26-27 SC Freiburg template, Castore 26-27 Everton home layout, and new Puma designs for Palmeiras and Fluminense.
Updated national team templates for Ireland, Denmark, Indonesia, and DR Congo are also now available for creators to customize.
Beyond contemporary 26-27 cuts, the update adds several famous historical templates. Users can create concepts using nostalgic patterns like the Adidas 2004 Greece home template, the 05-06 AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen cuts, Nike 2010 and 2014 Brazil silhouettes, and Puma 2006 Italy away template.
All new template options are live and available on FIFA Kit Creator.
Outstanding CP Cacereño 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Spanish club CP Cacereño and new kit supplier Hummel have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Marking the beginning of their technical partnership, Hummel has created two distinct custom designs heavily inspired by local culture and mythology.
The CP Cacereño 26-27 home kit features a rich green base dominated by an intricate graphic depicting dragon scales across the front panel. The design links directly to the club's release slogan, "No soy un futbolista, soy un dragón". White detailing is applied to the classic collar, sleeve cuffs, Hummel chevrons, and sponsor logos to complete the jersey.
The 26-27 away kit presents a half-and-half split layout featuring a white base paired with an orange front panel. The bottom portion of the shirt highlights a graphic illustration of the historic fortress walls of Cáceres alongside dragon tail motifs, finished with fine black detailing along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.
Samsunspor 26-27 Home Kit Released
Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor has officially launched its new striped home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Hummel.
The Hummel Samsunspor 26-27 home jersey features vertical red stripes over a white base, paired with plain white sleeves accented by red sleeve cuffs. A red polo collar with white edge piping and a red V-neck inset gives the shirt a classic look, while iconic white Hummel chevrons rest on the shoulders.
The reverse side of the shirt incorporates a white back panel for player names and numbers, framed by red stripe details at the top and bottom hem, along with red Samsunspor lettering printed on the upper back. The kit is now officially available for pre-order.
Lazio End Polymarket Shirt Sponsorship Deal After Italian Regulatory Block
SS Lazio's front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with prediction market platform Polymarket has come to an abrupt end just months after being announced. The multi-year agreement, signed in April 2026 and valued at over 20 million euros, faced immediate trouble following regulatory action in Italy. The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) placed Polymarket on its blacklist, classifying the platform as an unlicensed gambling operator and blocking domain access nationwide.
Following the ban, Lazio removed all Polymarket branding from their official website, club store, and team kits. The Biancocelesti took the field with blank kit fronts during their recent 26-27 pre-season friendly against Avellino. This rapid disappearance comes shortly after the club had finally resolved a three-year shirt sponsor drought that dated back to the end of the 22-23 season.
Reports indicate that Lazio and Polymarket are now negotiating an economic resolution to terminate the partnership. A financial settlement will allow the club to clear any contractual obligations and seek a replacement main sponsor before the 26-27 Serie A season kicks off.
More Affordable PSG Jordan Wings Collection to Launch with 26-27 Fourth Kit
Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan Brand are set to bring back the popular Wings concept for their 26-27 fourth kit and lifestyle line in January 2027. Following the success of the original luxury collection, the upcoming Wings 2.0 release will return with a fresh visual approach while taking strong inspiration from urban fashion culture.
As per @lasource75006, a key change for the new collection is a more accessible pricing structure compared to the high-end first edition.
Under the theme Greatness from Greater Paris, the new capsule broadens its story beyond central Paris to represent the entire metropolitan region. The 26-27 fourth jersey itself is expected to feature a white base with black wing accents across the shoulders, reversing the color scheme of the previous navy and white design.