How The World Of Football Paid Tribute To The Late Diego Maradona With Football Shirts
On November 25, 2020 Diego Armando Maradona passed away aged 60. The loss of Diego Maradona, arguably the last approachable football superstar, was mourned all around the globe. Some teams paid tribute very fittingly by incorporating Maradona's face, his number or other elements that are connected to the Argentine legend, into their football shirts.
Today, we want to take a look at many examples of how football teams paid tribute to Maradona by implementing him into their football shirt design.
Banfield
Ferro Carril
Godoy Cruz
Independiente
Patronato
Penarol
Sacachispas
Sarmiento
Tucuman
Union
Did we forget any tributes in the form of football shirts? Drop us a line below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
1992 Manchester United GK -93 Reusable Face Mask
1995/97 Adidas GK 'Terminator' Template Shirt (S)
2008/09 Czech Republic Baros #15 Home Shirt (L) Puma
2010/11 England Training Shirt (S*) Umbro
1990'S Puma Scorer Football Boots (7)
2021/22 Detroit City Bomber Jacket (M) Starter
1998 Les Bleus Home Shirt 'France' (Multiple Sizes) Dreamers
2018/19 England Kane #9 Home Shirt (M) Nike
2018/19 Russia *BNWT* Home Shirt (S) Adidas
South China Legacy Vest - Red
Wales will debut their limited edition 150th anniversary kit next Tuesday against Ghana. The adidas jersey commemorates the Football Association of Wales, founded in 1876, with a classic red and white retro design that honors the team's heritage.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2026/01/wales-150th-anniversary-kit.html
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Wears Arsenal Kit Inspired Kurta at Eid al-Adha
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx wearing a kurta based on Arsenal's 2025-26 away shirt. The longtime Arsenal supporter chose the traditional tunic for the Wednesday celebration.
The garment replicates the navy blue design with red lightning bolt patterns from the club's away kit and includes the Emirates Fly Better sponsor logo. Photographs of the outfit circulated widely on social media after the event.
Mamdani, who has supported Arsenal since childhood, combined his fandom with the Muslim holiday observance in the city he leads.
Gillingham 26-27 Away and Third Kits Released
League Two side Gillingham FC has officially revealed its new away and third kits for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Produced by technical sponsor Macron, the dual launch offers fans two vastly different aesthetics, pairing a highly elegant, retro-inspired away strip with a bold and modern third option.
The new Macron Gillingham 26-27 away shirt introduces a classy and refined look for the club's travels. It features a cream base, anchored by a striking central vertical stripe in teal and green. Adding to the tailored aesthetic is a traditional teal polo collar adorned with blue and white trim, which perfectly matches the detailing on the sleeve cuffs.
In stark contrast, the Gillingham 26-27 third shirt embraces a loud, contemporary design. The alternate jersey is built on a black base that is completely covered by a vibrant purple marbled, liquid swirl graphic pattern. To ensure the branding stands out against the chaotic background, Macron has utilized a striking neon mint green for the manufacturer logo, the central sponsor, and the trim on both the modern V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.
Which of these two new Gillingham 26-27 kits do you prefer - the classy cream away or the bold purple marbled third? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas Benfica 26-27 1994 Stadium Track Top Leaked
Apparel tracker @KamilBerberler has posted the first look at an Adidas Benfica Stadium Track Top for the 2026-27 season.
The Adidas Benfica 2026-27 Stadium Track Top follows the look of the other teams, based on the 1994 template. Benfica's edition combines two shades of red with white applications, very similar to Liverpool's.













