Norwich City Reveal New Shirt Sponsor - Another Betting Company
After announcing the end of their partnership with Dafabet last night, Norwich have just unveiled the new sponsor this morning, BK8, a betting firm from Asia.
🤝 Announcing our principal club partner for 2021-22... pic.twitter.com/EO86jMffGw
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) June 7, 2021
BK8 TO BECOME SHIRT SPONSOR FOR NORWICH CITY FROM 2021-22 SEASON
According to the official announcement, BK8 is registered in Malta and "is Asia’s leading online betting agency". As part of the agreement, the BK8 logo will feature as the new front of shirt sponsor on both of Norwich City's first team match and training kits for the new season.
Speaking of the new partnership, Ben Kensell, chief operating officer at Norwich City, said: “We’re delighted to welcome BK8 as our new principal partner. It is excellent that they see the value in working with Norwich City. BK8 will undoubtedly be a new brand for City fans, however, they’re a well trusted name across Asia."
Norwich City legend Darren Eadie who is also BK8's spokesperson, claimed: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with one of the most driven and forward-thinking teams in English football."
“BK8 shares the club’s aspiration to seek continuous improvement. It is the undying desire to achieve greater heights in an unforgiving environment that brought us together. We’re all really looking forward to the season ahead with Norwich City back where they belong, in the top-flight.”
The deal, however, immediately lands Norwich City in hot water, drawing criticism from their fans.
So today we confirmed we sold our best player & announced a new shirt sponsor with an Asian betting firm with 200 twitter followers and an Instagram page that is basically soft porn... It's not even midday 😂 #ncfc
— FUT Canary (@FutCanary) June 7, 2021
Its 11 o clock on a monday morning, and losing our best player to aston villa is still not whats causing outrage. Club's a joke. Hope this helps. #ncfc
— JohnCanary (@JohnTheCanary) June 7, 2021
All the good work #ncfc have done with the community, all the great messages they put out about inclusivity and equality…
— Rob Butler (@BobRutler) June 7, 2021
For the sake a few extra grand they could easily get a shirt sponsor that matches those views.
Despite BK8's claim to be Asia's leading online betting firm, its' social media pages is incredibly small. At the time of writing, the Twitter page has only almost 200 followers, while its' Facebook does a bit better with more than 6000.
There is also very limited information about the company, which makes this partnership all the more questionable.
How do you feel about Norwich City's new sponsor BK8? Let us know down in the comment.
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.
