Adidas to Bring Back Iconic 2006 World Cup Template for 2022 Club Collections
Aug 22, 2021, by Pat
Adidas will bring back the iconic 2006 World Cup "Teamgeist" template in a spectacular new collection for their "Elite" teams, set to be launched around the turn of the year.
Adidas 2006 Template
Used across all of the brand's teams at the 2006 World Cup, the Teamgeist template featured decorative paneling on the sides as well as the collar. There were a few slight variations of the template that were then also used by Adidas' club tmeas in the following 2006-07 season, including the likes of Liverpool, AC Milan and Real Madrid.
Check out all Adidas 2006 kits over at Football Kit Archive
Now, the template will return for Adidas' current pool of top teams (Arsenal, Bayern, Juventus, Manchester United, Real Madrid) with a design that stays true to the original in a collection including jerseys as well as tracksuits.
Interestingly, Adidas and Palace teamed up for a hugely successul Juventus capsule collection that also included training jeryeys and a track suit closely inspired by the 2006 template back in late 2019. Perhaps Adidas saw the popularity of those designs as an inspiration to bring it back more prominently and in a less limited way in 2022.
Stay tuned for more info about the upcoming Adidas 2006-inspired collections that will be released in the coming months, roughly targeting the midway point of the 2021-22 season.
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Adidas Argentina Messi Farewell Kit Teased
Adidas and the Argentine Football Association have teased a special-edition commemorative jersey celebrating Lionel Messi for his final appearance with the national team. Following the announcement of his retirement from international duty after a legendary career spanning 207 caps and 125 goals, Messi is set to wear the bespoke design in his farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental on October 6, 2026.
The unique kit departs from the traditional striping format, opting for a sky-blue base accented by a single broad white central stripe. Tonal rays inspired by the Sun of May radiate across the front and back of the torso. In a rare personal touch, Messi's signature 'M' logo replaces the traditional Adidas performance logo on the right chest in metallic gold, balanced by the gold-accented three-star Argentina crest on the left. The crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs are finished in black with sleek gold edging.
On the reverse, the shirt features gold 'MESSI 10' printing framed by the radiant sunburst motif, topped by a small Sun of May emblem just below the rear collar. Messi previewed the shirt on social media with the message "One last match... A jersey for a lifetime," offering a fitting tribute as he prepares to close his historic international chapter.
