Amazing Copa Verde Sleeve Patches Raise Awareness for Endangered Animals
Earlier this week, Clube do Remo faced Brasiliense F.C. in the final of Copa Verde, an annual regional cup competition in Brazil that started in 2014. It is contested by 24 teams from the North and Central-West regions, acts as the counterpart of Copa do Nordeste and is called Verde (green) as an allusion to the Amazon forest.
Obviously, Amazon forest and its unique biodiversity are permanently at risk because of industrialisation and deforestation. Cows need pasture area before they will get slaughtered to serve as meat for humans.
To raise awareness for the unique biosphere of the region, graphic designer @_GonzaRodriguez created two unique sleeve patches that feature the distinctive look of one endangered animal each.
Incredible Copa Verde 2021 Final Sleeve Patches
The sleeve patches by Gonzalo Rodriguez only consist of leafs in different colours and were made using a brushstroke effect. The sleeve patch of Brasiliense presumably shows the hyacinth macaw, the largest parrot of the world by length (1 metre). The sleeve patch of Clube do Remo shows a jaguar in different shades of brown and black.
Brasiliense F.C. - Hyacinth Macaw
Clube do Remo - Jaguar
What do you think of the special Copa Verde 2021 final sleeve patches? Drop us a line below.
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Stunning Fortuna Köln 2026 Regional Cup Final Kit Released
German side SC Fortuna Köln has released a highly limited special-edition kit to wear during their upcoming 2026 Mittelrheinpokal final. Produced by Dutch sportswear brand Robey, this exclusive release celebrates the club's first appearance in the regional cup final in six years, as they look to secure the trophy for the first time in 13 years.
The Robey SC Fortuna Köln 2026 Cup Final shirt introduces a striking tri-color gradient design that provides a highly bespoke look for the occasion. The top of the jersey begins in a deep navy blue, smoothly fading into a vibrant light blue chest band before transitioning into a clean white lower half.
Adding a premium, historic touch to the kit, all application details - including the Robey manufacturer branding, the central 'HIT' sponsor, and a classic standalone 'F' retro crest - are executed in metallic gold. A subtle light blue V-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs complete the sophisticated aesthetic.
Priced at €75, this exclusive release serves as a unique collector's item for supporters of the Regionalliga West side. Curiously, while releasing this kit, the club has actively pushed an "All in Red" (Alle in Rot) motto for the fans attending the match, asking supporters to create a sea of red in the stands despite the team wearing their special-edition colors on the pitch.
What are your thoughts on this striking gradient Cup Final kit by Robey? Let us know in the comments below.
Aston Villa to Wear Third Kit with Charity Sponsor in Europa League Final
Aston Villa has officially confirmed they will wear their 2025-2026 Adidas third kit for the upcoming UEFA Europa League Final against SC Freiburg in Istanbul.
The decision was made due to a direct kit clash with the German side's traditional all-red home strip, forcing the Premier League club out of their iconic claret and blue. Furthermore, due to strict betting licensing regulations in Turkey, the club's principal partner, Betano, cannot be legally displayed on the jerseys. In response, the space is used by the Aston Villa Foundation for the historic showpiece event.
This special-edition jersey also features the Aston Villa Foundation branding across the chest in matching purple typography, sitting just below a commemorative Match ID text that marks the May 20 final at Besiktas Park.
Recognizing the historical significance of this unique uniform, the club is making the charity edition available to the public. Supporters can purchase these limited-edition shirts, complete with the foundation branding and central match details, in both authentic and replica versions from official club stores.
This rare combination of an alternate kit, a one-off charity sponsor, and European final detailing instantly makes this release a highly sought-after piece for shirt collectors.
