On His Way Out? Thiago Alcántara Wears Blackout Nike Phantom Venom Cleats During North West Derby
Jan 18, 2021, by Chris
Update #2: Last night, Thiago started for Liverpool against league leaders Manchester United. The game itself was a close affair with an edge for United who almost broke Liverpool's home record, but it was not the footballing performance that caught our eye: Thiago Alcántara continues to surprise by wearing blackout Nike Phantom Venom cleats against Manchester United. The fact that Thiago does not endorse Nike in official games anymore makes a potential brand switch even more likely. Keep your eyes peeled.
Update: Thiago Alcântara has been spotted training in a pair of the yellow and red Adidas F50 Adizero II Leather football boots from 2012 in yesterday's training. He is still wearing the Nike Phantom Venom in official matches.
Thiago Alcantara Trains in Adidas F50 Adizero Leather Football Boots
Thiago Alcantara To Join Adidas - Returns To Nike For First Match After Injury
Liverpool's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara has made his comeback after injury wearing the Nike Phantom Venom football boots against Newcastle United at St James' Park yesterday night. We still think that it is likely that he will join Adidas in the coming weeks.
Thiago Alcantara Returns To Nike Phantom Venom Boots For First Match After Injury
December 17 2020: Thiago Alcantara Returns After Injury Wearing Adidas Copa 20.1 'Precision to Blur' Boots
Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara has returned to Liverpool training with individual session yesterday as Spaniard continues recovery from knee issue. However, Thiago Alcantara was not wearing his usual Nike Phantom VNM boots but Adidas boots.
In September 2020, when still playing for Bayern, Thiago was spotted wearing a pair of blackout Mizuno Morelia Neo III Beta and of blackout Nike Phantom GT boots. This was the first clear indicator that his contract with Nike had ended.
Thiago Alcantara Trains un Adidas Copa 20.1 'Precision to Blur' Boots After Injury
Thiago Alcantara laced up in the latest colorway of the Adidas Copa 20.1 football boots from the 'Precision to Blur' collection. This makes it certain that his contract with Nike has ended, and also very likely that he is set to join Adidas.
What makes the Thiago Alcântara x Adidas partnership even more probable is that he also used Adidas Ultra Boost shoes when training in the gym.
Stay tuned for more about the Thiago Alcantara x Adidas partnership in the coming weeks.
What do you think of Adidas set to sign Thiago Alcântara? Is the Copa 20.1 the perfect choice for him? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Carrarese Calcio 26-27 Home Kit Released
Italian Serie B side Carrarese Calcio 1908 and technical sponsor Givova have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 2026-27 season.
The Givova Carrarese Calcio 26-27 home shirt features the club's traditional blue and yellow colorway in a bold diagonal block layout. Designed to symbolize a chromatic embrace rather than a division of colors, the jersey blends a royal blue upper section with a vibrant yellow lower base. The design is framed by a yellow crew-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs, while the back collar is detailed with the local motto "Duri come il Marmo" in tribute to the city's famed marble heritage.
Blue shorts accented with yellow trim and matching blue socks complete the new Givova Carrarese 2026-27 home uniform.
Goiás 26-27 Home Kit Released
Brazillian side Goiás have offcially unveiled their new home kit, made Diadora and to be worn in the 26-27 Brasileirão Série B season.
The design brings a fresh and clean approach on the traditional green base, using classy white polo collar, sleeve cuffs and shoulder lines. A complicated diamond grid pattern is placed across the shirt, creating a modern twist on an overall classic jersey.
What do you think of the new Goiás 26-27 home kit by Diadora? Let us know in the comments below.
Bourges FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
French National 1 club Bourges FC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit. Made by New Balance, the new shirt combines the club's traditional colours with subtle modern detailing.
The New Balance Bourges FC 2026-27 home shirt features classic red and white vertical stripes, with subtle diagonal light-grey geometric textures incorporated into the white panels. Solid red detailing covers the shoulders, sleeves and upper chest, while Air Senegal appears above the central city symbol and Groupe Alpha I.S.I completes the main front sponsorship.
What do you think of the new Bourges FC 2026-27 home kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Beerschot 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian club K. Beerschot V.A. have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Nova, the new shirt celebrates Antwerp's cultural heritage through a distinctive local-inspired design.
The Nova Beerschot 2026-27 away shirt features a predominantly white base with deep purple detailing on the collar, sleeve cuffs and sponsor branding. A subtle geometric pattern across the fabric takes inspiration from the historic mosaic floor of the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen (KMSKA), while purple shorts and white socks complete the look.
A stealth black goalkeeper kit is also part of the new away collection.
What do you think of the new Beerschot 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Al Wasl 26-27 Away Kit Released
UAE Pro League side Al Wasl SC has officially revealed its new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced once again by Puma, the new strip delivers a sleek, stealthy aesthetic to contrast with the club's traditional yellow home look.
The Puma Al Wasl 2026-27 away jersey is predominantly black, highlighted by subtle tonal patterning woven across the fabric. It features monochrome silver and white sponsor applications and club crest, accompanied by the white Puma cat logo and the United Arab Emirates national flag positioned centrally on the chest. Matching black shorts and socks complete the clean, blackout-inspired look for the Dubai-based side.
Viborg FF 26-27 Away Kit Released
Danish Superliga club Viborg FF has officially launched its new away kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Capelli Sport. Following the release of their home strip earlier this summer, the new away uniform adopts a sophisticated, retro-inspired aesthetic.
The Capelli Viborg FF 26-27 away jersey features a clean white base highlighted by thin green vertical pinstripes and a subtle tonal geometric pattern embossed throughout the fabric. A distinctive green polo collar with a square neckline leads the design, paired with matching green cuffs and fully color-coordinated sponsor prints and club branding. On the upper back beneath the collar, a miniature graphic of Viborg's historic seal completes the look.
Offered in both standard short-sleeve and long-sleeve options, the Viborg FF 26-27 away kit is available now via the club's official webshop.
New Balance 26-27 'Blackout' Boot Pack Released
New Balance has officially launched its latest blackout collection for the 26-27 season, dubbed the Blackout pack. Bringing a clean, understated aesthetic to the pitch, the stealthy drop covers all three of the American brand's primary football boot silos: the Furon, Tekela, and classic 442.
The Blackout pack focuses on a distraction-free, murdered-out look with only minimal, refined contrast outlining the signature 'N' logos and silo branding. The speed-oriented Furon features subtle light detailing across its streamlined knit upper, while the control-focused Tekela and premium leather 442 retain almost fully matte and tonal finishes for pure performance and comfort.