New Premier League Club Norwich City Ends BK8 Kit Sponsor Deal After Just 3 Days & Fan Protests
Three days ago, newly promoted Premier League team Norwich City announced a deal with BK8, a betting firm from Asia. Now following protests, the club announced the mutual termination of the club’s commercial partnership with BK8.
BK8 made sexist videos for marketing
BK8 uses videos of women carrying out activities with a clear sexual innuendo. The Asian betting firm just has 200 Twitter followers and an Instagram page that is basically soft porn.
Norwich Ends Deal With Sexist Betting Firm BK8
The club and BK8 have taken on board feedback from its supporters and partners, and after continued discussions, we have agreed to immediately end the partnership.
Norwich City’s chief operating officer, Ben Kensell, said: “We have worked hard to build trust and engagement through our countless initiatives with our supporters and partners. We place huge value on our open and honest relationships with our community and supporters.
“As a self-financed club there is always a fine balance between generating the revenue levels required to help maintain that model, whilst working within our visions and values.
“On this occasion, we made an error of judgement. Our standards were not at the levels we demand of our football club.
“We can now only apologise to our supporters and former players, Grant Holt and Darren Eadie, who were across the BK8 promotional launch campaign, for any offence caused.
Norwich will have another new main shirt sponsor"
Before the deal was canceled, Norwich tried to diminish the protests by forcing BK8 to delete sexist images.
A Norwich City spokesman said on the day after the deal: "Norwich City are aware of a series of marketing posts across the social media accounts of our new principal partners, BK8. The club worked swiftly with BK8 to remove the posts following the announcement of the new partnership."
Norwich also announced that "a further update on a replacement shirt sponsor will follow in due course."
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France National Team Wear First-Ever Club Kits in Pre-World Cup Tradition
Before their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, the France national team has continued a pre-tournament tradition by posing for a squad photo wearing the kits of their first-ever clubs. The image, which recently gained widespread attention on social media, serves as a tribute to the players' grassroots origins before they compete on the international stage.
The photo features the squad donning the jerseys of the local and amateur teams where their football journeys began. Kylian Mbappé and William Saliba are both seen representing AS Bondy, while Ibrahima Konaté wears the colors of Paris FC. Other notable inclusions are Jules Koundé in Fraternelle de Landiras, Aurélien Tchouaméni in JS D'Artigues, Dayot Upamecano in VS Angers, Ousmane Dembélé in ALM Evreux, Jean-Philippe Mateta in Sevran, and the Hernández brothers in CF Rayo Majadahonda gear.
This tradition highlights the diverse beginnings of the squad and provides valuable recognition for the youth and amateur clubs that helped develop the current generation of French national team players.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/5922150096/norway-squad-wear-childhood-kits-ahead-of-2026-world-cup.html
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Leaked - Long-Sleeve Version
Footy Headlines can now leak 2 new pictures of the Nike Barcelona 26-27 home kit. long-sleeve version. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
It will be released soon.
Manchester United 26-27 Away Kit Leaked - Long-Sleeve Version
Footy Headlines can now leak 2 new pictures of the Adidas Man United 26-27 away kit. long-sleeve version. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The kit is inspired by the iconic 1988 shirt and the River Irwell.
Alexis Vega Wears Old Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Jordan x PSG Boots
Mexican international Alexis Vega caught the attention of boot enthusiasts by lacing up in a unique pair of pink Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Jordan x PSG boots. The Toluca forward chose the bold footwear for the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, stepping onto the pitch for the inauguration scenario in a design that perfectly fits the current trend of vibrant football boots. Big thanks to @abcdefutbol.
Originally launched in 2018 as part of the highly successful collaboration between Jordan Brand and Paris Saint-Germain, the Mercurial Vapor 12 is now a rare sight in professional matches. Vega's choice of the eye-catching pink edition highlights his personal preference, with the boots reportedly being among his all-time favorites.
2026 World Cup Sleeve Badge Now Available in England Store
Most 2026 World Cup sleeve badges are currently not available for purchase separately; they are only offered as an add-on that is pre-applied to online jersey orders. However, they are now available with the England 2026 World Cup jersey and can be ordered through the team's official online store.
Viktor Gyokeres Sticks to Lucky Old-Gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 'Mad Ambition' Boots
Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has developed a superstition regarding his football boots, choosing to stick with an older colorway of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16. Despite Nike releasing several newer packs, the forward continues to wear the Mad Ambition edition. He considers this specific pair to be his lucky boots due to his prolific goalscoring form while wearing them. Big thanks to @abcdefutbol.
Interestingly, Gyokeres has been spotted testing and warming up in newer Nike Mercurial releases. However, when it comes to the actual matches, he consistently reverts to his trusted Mad Ambition Vapor 16s. This practice of wearing new boots during warm-ups but relying on a comfortable, proven pair for competitive play highlights how important gear familiarity and superstition can be for a striker.
