Betting Sponsors to Be Banned From Premier League Kits
Sep 23, 2021, by Pat
The UK government is set to ban betting sponsors from football shirts, according to Sportsmail.
Front-of-shirt betting and gambling companies are "almost certain" to be included in a white paper to be released this winter, the paper reports.
"A source close to the review said: 'We are pretty sure there is going to be an end to front-of-shirt advertising. Everybody is expecting that. Reformers want more but a lot of politicians are worried about the lower leagues."
As per the article, a total of nine 2021-22 Premier League clubs have a betting main sponsor, and 19 of the league's 20 teams have at least one betting partner.
The timeframe for how and when such a band could come into place looks as follows.
The white paper is set to be released in late 2021 or early 2022, following which there will be a three-month consultation period before the bill will go to parliament. It's "unlikely" any changes will come into effect until 2023 at the earliest, Sportsmail report.
In case you missed it, a similar law came into effect in Spain this season, forcing several teams to find new partners for 21-22, including the likes of Real Betis and Sevilla.
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Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
