Cádiz Announce Long-Term Macron Kit Deal
Jun 15, 2021, by Pat
Confirming the previous reports and rumors, Cádiz CF and Macron yesterday officially announced a long-term partnership that will see the Italian brand replace Adidas at the Southern Spanish La Liga club.
Macron to Produce Cádiz Kits 2021-27
The deal between Macron and Cádiz will run for a total of six years, from the start of the 2021-22 season until 2026-27.
As for the Macron Cadiz CF 2021-2022 kits, they are set to feature the brand's trademark style while including "unique and custom graphics" to highlight the clubs "history and tradition", as per the announcement.
"We are delighted to welcome Cádiz CF to the group of Spanish clubs that have opted for Macron game kits," said Macron CEO Gianluca Pavanello. “Sharing the history and symbols of a team with more than 100 years of history is a great source of motivation for us to produce a collection that does justice to the identity of the club and its many fans. The Macron Hero logo is the perfect symbol for both those competing on the pitch and those cheering for their heroes from the stands."
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Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
Inter Milan officially debuted their new Nike 26-27 third kit on the pitch during a dramatic 5-3 Serie A comeback victory against Udinese at the San Siro, just hours after its official unveiling.
Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
