Decathlon To Make Official Ligue 1 Ball
Apr 22, 2021, by Chris
The French Ligue de Football Professionnel (Professional Football League - LFP) yesterday announced a new partnership agreement with Kipsta, the soccer brand of the Decathlon Group. Decathlon replaces Uhlsport.
Decathlon SA is a French sporting goods retailer known for its competitive prices. Decathlon has more than 300 stores in France and more than 1,000 worldwide, particularly in Africa and Asia. With the deal, Decathlon will enable French professional soccer to spread throughout the world.
Since 2009 (the year since which there has been a league-wide supplier for the balls), the Ligue 1 footballs have been made by Puma (2009-2012), Adidas (2012-2017), and Uhlsport (2017-2022).
Kipsta To Make Ligue 1 Ball From 2022-2023 Until 2026-2027 In Five Year Deal
Kipsta will supply the official Ligue 1 Uber Eats and Ligue 2 BKT balls for the 2022-2023 to 2026-2027 seasons.
Basic Kipsta football and 2020-21 Ligue 1 balls
With the official balls of the Ligue 1 Uber Eats and Ligue 2 BKT, Kipsta wants to demonstrate its know-how at the highest level of competition in France.
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FC Den Bosch 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new FC Den Bosch home shirt for the 2026-27 season was officially unveiled today. Made by 14Fourteen, the kit draws inspiration from the city's strong historical connection to water.
The 14Fourteen FC Den Bosch 2026-27 home jersey features the club's traditional blue base, highlighted by three darker blue horizontal bands that incorporate a subtle water pattern. This design element pays tribute to the numerous waterways found throughout Den Bosch. A classic white collar is added to give the shirt a nostalgic, retro aesthetic.
The FC Den Bosch 2026-27 home kit will be available to purchase starting Saturday at the club's Open Day fanshop, with an online release to follow via official club channels.
PEC Zwolle 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new PEC Zwolle home kit for the 2026-27 season was officially released today. Made by Adidas, the launch was promoted with the slogan "Our city. Our home. Zwolle." to emphasize the club's deep connection to its local roots and community.
The official release follows a short teaser campaign that announced the launch under the theme "Made for home." Fans can now purchase the new 2026-27 home strip through the club's official retail partner, Voetbalshop.
No More Puma: Mizuno SK Rapid Wien 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Released
SK Rapid Wien have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Mizuno in the first year of a new long-term partnership that replaces Puma, the designs celebrate the rich architectural history and culture of Vienna under the motto "Im Stil der Jugend" (In the style of youth).
The Mizuno SK Rapid 2026-27 home kit arrives in the club's traditional green, featuring a subtle tone-on-tone embossed pattern inspired by the world-famous Otto Wagner pavilions. The shirt is finished with green and white striped cuffs and a matching collar that subtly incorporates the "SCR" initials. A special woven label on the hem depicts the local Hütteldorf train station alongside the text "Wien. West. Hütteldorf."
Returning to the club's founding colors of blue and red, the Mizuno SK Rapid 2026-27 away kit features a subtle horizontal striped design with a tonal pattern drawing inspiration from the iconic Vienna Secession building. Dark blue collar and cuff details complete the away look.
Both kits are available for pre-order now and will be fully available in official club shops starting July 18.
FC Utrecht 2026-27 Home Kit Revealed
The FC Utrecht 2026-27 home kit has been revealed, giving us a first look at the club's newest primary shirt. Images of the new strip surfaced on social media, sparking positive early reactions from the football shirt community.
Made by Castore, the FC Utrecht 2026-27 home shirt introduces a unique twist to the club's traditional look. The design features subtle elements that have already caught the attention of fans, with observers praising the brand for a "quite clever" visual integration. This modern approach adds a fresh perspective while maintaining the team's core identity.
Livingston FC 26-27 Away Kit Revealed
The new Livingston 2026-27 away kit has been officially revealed, following the release of the club's home shirt in mid-June. Made by Joma, the new away strip is currently available for pre-order through the official club shop, with a full physical release and in-store availability scheduled for July 10.
Breaking away from the club's typical white, black, or amber alternative combinations, the Joma Livingston 2026-27 away jersey opts for a distinct throwback design. While the retro-inspired look offers a fresh visual direction for the upcoming Scottish Championship campaign, it has drawn mixed early reactions from supporters online, with some fans noting the stripped-back aesthetic feels a bit overly simple.
First-Ever Clash Between 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch
The recent match between Portugal and Croatia marked the first time two players wearing the exclusive 2026 World Cup "Legacy Patch" - Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić faced each other. Huge thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the interesting spotted.
The Legacy Patch is a special honor reserved exclusively for players competing in 5 or more World Cups. Alongside Ronaldo and Modrić, other players sporting this patch at the 2026 World Cup include Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer, Yuto Nagatomo, Guillermo Ochoa and Fernando Muslera. However, none of them had crossed paths in the tournament until now.
With Croatia’s elimination, only three "Legacy Patch" players remain in the tournament: Ronaldo, Messi, and Ochoa. This Portugal-Croatia clash might very well be the only time we see two Legacy Patches on the same field, unless Mexico or Argentina reach the semi-finals (with Ochoa taking the pitch), or face Portugal in the final.
