1. FC Köln 2021 Diversity Kit Released - Teams Up With City's Ice Hockey Team
Just as in previous year, German Bundesliga club 1. FC Köln will play with a special jersey to promote tolerance and equality, in sport and society. But this time, 1. FC Köln even teamed up with city's ice hockey team Kölner Haie for the message.
Both 1. FC Köln (German Bundesliga team) and Kölner Haie (Ice Hockey Team) will wear special Diversity kits this weekend, under the motto “Live as you are! Together for Diversity”. Köln will wear the kit against Hertha BSC on Saturday, Kölner Haie against Bremerhaven on Sunday.
Rainbow Logos - 1. FC Köln 2021 Diversity Kit
The special Köln Diversity kit is based on the regular 2020-2021 home kit. The difference is that the REWE front and the DEVK sleeve sponsor logos feature rainbow colors. All other elements are the same as usual.
“1. FC Köln and the Kölner Haie are the two biggest sports teams in Köln. This is something we want to use, to stand up for diversity. 1. FC Köln stand for diversity on the pitch and in the stands. Diversity has lots of dimensions, be it where you’re from, your gender or sexual orientation. We want to send a powerful signal, in which we show the flag for acceptance and equality – over the borders of our sports and supporters,” said 1. FC Köln Managing Director, Alexander Wehrle.
Köln 20-21 Home Kit
The Uhlsport Köln 2020-21 shirt has a classic design in white with red applications. The standout feature of the Uhlsport Köln 20-21 jersey are two red vertical centre bars.
One day after Köln's Bundesliga game against Hertha BSC, the Kölner Haie will take on Pinguins Bremerhaven in special kits. The numbers on the back of the shirt will be in rainbow colours, and the Diversity Day campaign logo will be seen on the back of the neck.
“It is part of our responsibility to society to stand up for openness and to take a position towards this important topic. I am pleased and it is important that we, together with FC, position ourselves publicly and make that known. Whilst we remain in the times of a pandemic, both clubs and all parts of society face huge economics challenges, with this engagement taking on a higher importance than ever before,” said Philipp Walter, Kölner Haie Managing Director.
The 1. FC Köln diversity shirt will be available in the FC fan shops to mark Diversity Day. The proceeds from the sale of the special shirts will benefit the 1. FC Köln Foundation.
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Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 CR7 "Gold Scorpion" Boots Released
Nike has officially released the limited-edition Mercurial Superfly 11 "Gold Scorpion" football boots to celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo's historic achievement. The Portuguese forward recently became the first player in history to score in six consecutive World Cups, prompting Nike to honor his legacy with this special release.
The Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 CR7 "Gold Scorpion" boots feature a striking gold upper accented with bold red details and a large white Swoosh. The design prominently displays "CR7" branding on the heel area, alongside the signature Superfly details. The golden aesthetic pays homage to Ronaldo's remarkable career and his latest World Cup scoring record.
Targeted at collectors and fans, the Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 "Gold Scorpion" is strictly limited to exactly 2,026 pairs worldwide, referencing the year of the tournament. The boots are available on the Nike SNKRS app starting June 24, 2026.
Nike Cristiano Ronaldo 'Gold' Mercurial Superfly RGN Boots Released
Nike has officially released the special edition Gold Mercurial Superfly RGN football boot to celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo's remarkable 20-year career and his legacy on the international stage. The metallic gold and white boots commemorate his unprecedented achievement of scoring in six different World Cup tournaments.
Officially named the Nike Mercurial Superfly RGN SE FG, the boots feature a striking metallic gold base with white accents. Tech-wise, they are based on the latest Mercurial Superfly, incorporating a 3/4-length Air Zoom unit, Flywire support, and a tacky soft upper finish for optimal ball control.
The Cristiano Ronaldo Nike Gold Mercurial Superfly RGN boots are available from today, June 24, 2026, retailing at 300 USD.
Campobasso 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Revealed
Italian Serie C side Campobasso FC have officially unveiled their new Nike home, away, and third kits for the 2026-27 season.
They introduce designs based on teamwear but nicely customised by the team.
The home retains the classic stripes, the away comes with a navy vertical stripe, while the third is black and gold.
Good or Bad? Rexona Armpit Sponsorship on 2026 World Cup Referee Shirts
Update - Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Following our publication, Rexona contacted us to provide additional context on the activation.
According to Ben Curtis, Global Brand Vice President for Rexona at Unilever, the sponsorship is intended to highlight fourth officials, who "may not always be the focus of attention but are at the centre of some of football's most intense and anticipated moments," as part of Rexona's "It Won't Let You Down" campaign during the FIFA World Cup 2026. "They need to remain cool and calm under pressure - That's exactly why this partnership is such a natural fit for Rexona."
The 2026 World Cup referee shirts feature one of the most amusing and strategic sponsorship placements seen in football. Deodorant brand Rexona has their logo positioned directly under the armpits of the match officials' jerseys, creating a highly contextual advertising opportunity.
The Rexona logo remains largely hidden during regular play but becomes clearly visible whenever a referee raises their arms to signal a free kick, award a penalty, or issue a card. This placement perfectly matches the deodorant product being advertised, resulting in a memorable piece of marketing on the sport's biggest stage.
While this specific placement has caught the attention of fans during the 2026 tournament, it is not entirely unprecedented. A similar concept was previously executed in Brazil, where Avanço deodorant sponsored the armpits of Corinthians. However, Rexona's execution at a World Cup brings the clever concept to a massive global audience.
Adidas Al Qadsiah 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released - No More Nike
Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah has officially unveiled its new 2026-27 home and away kits, marking the beginning of their new partnership with adidas after switching from previous supplier Nike.
Revealed on June 23, 2026, the inaugural adidas strips feature simple, standard designs without bespoke detailing. The home kit is presented in the club's traditional red and yellow colors, while the away shirt offers a stylish white and red look.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Training Top Leaked
Images of the FC Barcelona 2026-27 training top have been leaked online by Barca kit collector @memorabilia1899.
