Famous Players Feature In 21-22 Kit Photo Shoot, Then Change Club
Sep 1, 2021, by Chris
Fans often take it as a sign that if a player is featured on the kit launch that he will stay with the club (or if he is not that he could leave). However, this transfer window and kit launch season again confirmed that it doesn't say anything about it.
Thanks to Sportix for the idea for the article and all the others for information.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Grealish & Griezmann Showcase & Wear New Kits Of Now Old Clubs
Three of this summer's biggest transfers presented the new 21-22 kits of their now old clubs. Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus ->Manchester United), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa -> Man City), and Antoine Griezmann (FC Barcelona -> Atletico).
Grealish did never were the Aston Villa 21-22 kit in a match
Cristiano Ronaldo was the main player for the launch of the Juventus 21-22 third kit on 19 August 2021, before joining Manchester United. Griezmann, meanwhile, was featured as one of the main players for the launch of the FC Barcelona 21-22 home kit, while he joined Atletico Madrid on Deadline Day. Grealish was the main player of the Aston Villa 21-22 home kit launch on 14 July (transfer to Man City on 5 August 2021).
Cristiano and Griezmann also wore the 2021-22 kits of their now old teams, while Grealish did never were the Aston Villa 21-22 kit.
Messi and Sancho did not feature in the 21-22 kit launches of Barcelona / BVB
Messi did not feature on any of FC Barcelona's 2021-22 kit launches. Sancho did not feature on any of BVB's 21-22 kit launches. Lukaku did not feature in Inter's kit launch.
In 2017, Neymar transferred to Paris Saint-Germain in a move worth €222 million, making him the most expensive player ever. Neymar showcased the Barcelona 2017-18 home kit and the PSG 2017-18 third kit.
Other prominent examples of the past include Falcao and James Rodriguez (2014-15: Monaco to Manchester United / Real Madrid), Kylian Mbappé (Monaco to PSG), Rooney (2017-18:Manchester United -> Everton), and Arda Turan (2015-16: Atletico -> FC Barcelona). There are dozens more.
Which other prominent examples of players presenting the new 21-22 jerseys of their now old team did you spot this summer? Comment below.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' Releasing Next Week
Nike is set to officially bring back one of its most famous crossover designs, the Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial", releasing on September 19, 2026. First introduced in 2013 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant's lifelong passion for football, the sneaker drew direct inspiration from the vibrant 2013 Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Thirteen years after its original debut, the model returns under the modernized Protro banner, uniting basketball performance with iconic football heritage. Big thanks to House of Heat.
The shoe faithfully recreates the beloved colorway, featuring a bold gradient across the engineered mesh upper in Red Plum, Pink Flash, and Electric Green. Signature football details define the look, including the oversized forefoot Swoosh that mimics Mercurial boot branding, massive block-letter "NIKE" lettering across the medial flank, and a translucent neon green outsole. Modern Protro upgrades have been implemented beneath the surface to provide improved cushioning and traction.
SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 Third Kit Released
Norwegian Toppserien side SK Brann Kvinner have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Nike in collaboration with Unisport. The team debuted the vibrant new design during their away fixture against Lyn in Oslo.
The Nike SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 third shirt features a purple base paired with a large, dark rhododendron flower graphic printed across the front. The design honors Bergen's reputation as Norway's "Rhododendron City," known for the vibrant bushes that flourish in gardens and parks across the city. All branding, including the Nike Swoosh, monochrome Brann crest, and sponsor logos, is applied in a contrasting bright pink.
On the back, the jersey includes the inscription "For Bergen" in gothic lettering just below the collar, symbolizing the pride of representing the city on away trips. The new third uniform completes Brann Kvinner's 26-27 wardrobe alongside their traditional red home and dark away kits.
Special Club América 26-27 Kit Font Released
Club América has unveiled a special commemorative kit font for the 26-27 season, celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the club's marquee Clásico matches throughout September. The bespoke nameset replaces the regular squad typography on the back of Las Águilas' primary yellow home shirt, adopting the iconic green, white, and red of the Mexican flag.
The custom numbers feature a deep green base detailed with thin white vertical pinstripes. Embedded along the vertical lines are historic commemorative inscriptions, including the club name, the date "16 - 09 - 1810" marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence, and "INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO". The player names above are rendered in vibrant red with a clean white outline.
To complete the patriotic design, each numeral incorporates a geometric red and cream 3D shadow effect, alongside Club América's crest placed at the base of every digit. The special typography delivers a unique cultural tribute, adding extra identity to the squad's jerseys during one of the most important periods of the Mexican football calendar.