Napoli To Sign Emporio Armani EA7 Kit Deal
Update: SSC Napoli news source Napolipiu reports that an "an agreement [of Emporio Armani] with SSC Napoli is very close". The "new Napoli 2021-2022 kits will be produced by Armani under the EA7 brand". Napoli also considered the opportunity to make the kits themselves.
The new Napoli shirt for the 2021/22 season will be produced by Armani under the EA7 brand,
SSC Napoli could enter what would be a world's first in football - a kit deal with Emporio Armani brand EA7. This is reported by Napoli news source CalcioNapoli24.
EA7 has launched in 2012 as Emporio Armani's new sports and casual brand. It stands for everything sports and casual and among the ranges of tracksuits, jogging bottoms, and hooded jumper. They all carry the famous Armani logo and are definite sportswear.
Napoli's current Kappa deal expires after the current 2020-21 season, in June 2020. The Napoli Kappa deal is part of an agreement of the BasicNet group, which owns the Kappa brand.
Emporio Armani Brand EA7 To Make Napoli Kits In 2021-22 Season?
According to CalcioNapoli24, several brands have been in talks with Napoli about a kit deal. But recently there has been an almost decisive overtaking by a company in particular - EA7, the sportswear brand of Emporio Armani.
Napoli wants to sign a short-term agreement
The "negotiations are well underway between SSC Napoli and Emporio Armani regarding the new technical sponsor of the Azzurri". There have been several meetings between EA7 and Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis / the Napoli marketing team.
"A lot of drafts of the future jerseys were presented by EA7 in a meeting that took place in a meeting room of what can now be defined as the operational headquarters in Naples of the president".
The EA7 division of the Armani brand is dressing numerous Italian athletes including summer and winter Olympics, tennis players, ski championships, and more.
The idea of Napoli is to sign an agreement of a short duration so that it can further deepen the hypothesis of self-production of the game uniforms in the coming seasons.
Graphic designer Manuel Guardasole created a concept EA7 SSC Napoli kit for CalcioNapoli24, based on other existing EA7 football products.
Napoli kit experts A tutela della maglia del Napoli "haven't heard anything about it
Napoli kit experts @TutelaMagliaNA "haven't heard anything about it, but it would be interesting".
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Fujieda MYFC 26-27 Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Fujieda MYFC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kits, produced by sportswear brand Gol. Designed under the theme "Merge," the new shirts symbolize the fusion of the ball, boots, players' spirit, fans, and partners uniting for the upcoming season. The collection features bespoke graphic patterns across the home, away, and goalkeeper jerseys, with sponsor logos cleanly integrated throughout the designs. The new Fujieda MYFC 2026-27 kits will be available to purchase starting in late June 2026 via the official J.League online store.
Matsumoto Yamaga 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC have revealed their new 2026-27 home and away kits. The new Adidas Matsumoto Yamaga 2026-27 shirts introduce bespoke designs for the club.
Como 1907 Announce Kit Design Contest
Italian club Como 1907 has launched a new design contest, inviting fans and designers to create a new look for the team. While the official announcement asked supporters to design a t-shirt for Como, it is likely that the club is referring to a football kit, given the context of the post and the reactions from the fanbase.
The club has kept the instructions incredibly open, stating there is no brief, no rules, and no excuses. To enter the competition, fans simply need to create their design, post it on Instagram, and tag the official Como 1907 account.
The announcement has already sparked significant interest online, with numerous supporters sharing their concepts and ideas. Whether the winning design will be produced as an official match kit, a pre-match shirt, or a special edition lifestyle item remains to be seen, but it offers a unique opportunity for fans to leave their mark on the club's visual identity.
FIFA Denies Guillermo Ochoa 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch Over Appearance Rules
Guillermo Ochoa has been denied the chance to wear FIFA's new legacy patch at the 2026 World Cup. Despite being selected for six World Cup tournaments spanning from 2006 to 2026, the Mexican goalkeeper does not meet the strict criteria set by FIFA. The governing body requires players to have made on-pitch appearances in at least five different World Cups to qualify for the special badge.
Ochoa did not play any minutes during the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, meaning he has only registered on-pitch appearances in three World Cups prior to the 2026 edition. Because of this, FIFA officially refused to award him the patch. Other veterans playing in the tournament, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, have received the legacy patch for meeting the five-tournament appearance threshold.
The Mexican Football Federation is reportedly planning to push for a reconsideration of the ruling. If Ochoa features in a match during the 2026 tournament, the federation intends to appeal FIFA's decision in hopes of securing the legacy patch for the veteran goalkeeper.
Yokohama FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Yokohama FC have officially released their new Puma 2026-27 home, away, and goalkeeper kits. The new Yokohama FC 26-27 shirts feature an abstract graphic design that represents flow and movement across all the jerseys. The home jersey is predominantly blue, while the away kit is white. The goalkeeper kits complete the collection in red and yellow colorways. The Puma Yokohama FC 2026-27 kits are available to purchase via the club's online store.
