Indistinguishable Due to Fully White Uniform: Turkish Team Sivasspor Vanishes in Snowstorm of Istanbul
Earlier today, current league champions Istanbul BB faced Sivasspor on matchday 18 of Turkey's Süper Lig. Istanbul BB drew the game 1-1 at home making the title defence even less likely as they now trail by 12 with tied league leaders Besiktas and Fenerbahce having a game in hand.
However, it was not the footballing performance that caught our eyes, but Sivasspor's team, who played another trick on Istanbul BB by wearing completely white uniforms that started to match the color of the grass and the air as the game progressed and the blizzard got heavier.
As pictures of television screens prove it was even harder for the audience at home to distinguish Sivasspor and the snow who formed a cohesive unit.
Of course, Sivasspor could have worn a different jersey, but this was probably a thought through stunt on the home team after closely paying attention to the weather forecast. In fact, it did not snow when the game kicked off.
Sivasspor 2020-21 home, away, third & fourth kits - via Football Kit Archive
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A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
Morecambe 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Morecambe FC have officially launched their new 26-27 home and away kits, produced by Surridge Sports. The club received massive backlash for posting AI images for the launch, and later posted a clearer CAD of the home shirt.
The home shirt features the club's traditional red color palette with black detailing, while the away kit introduces a bold combination of purple and yellow. Both designs incorporate modern elements to provide a fresh look for the upcoming National League North campaign.
The new Surridge Sports Morecambe 2026-27 jerseys are currently available for pre-order through the club's official online store.
Puma Kits Keep Ripping at the 2026 World Cup
Puma is facing significant criticism at the 2026 World Cup as multiple national team jerseys have easily ripped during matches.
Incidents involving players from Czechia, Morocco, Egypt, and Paraguay have highlighted an ongoing durability issue with the brand's latest kits - every torn shirt in the tournament so far belongs to a Puma-sponsored team.
The Puma 2026 World Cup kits incorporate the latest version of PUMA's ULTRAWEAVE “Thermoadapt” technology, which obviously is not tear-resistant enough.
The recurring wardrobe malfunctions have resulted in terrible PR for the German sportswear manufacturer and even prompted the viral resurgence of Xherdan Shaqiri's infamous quote from Euro 2016, where he joked that he hopes Puma does not produce condoms.