The Coupe de France Has Some Insane Kit Rules
Jan 5, 2022, by Chris
Update: The 2021-22 Coupe de France is in full swing, and with it we are greatly seeing the effects of the odd kit regulations of the FFF (French Football Federation).
All teams are wearing the same sponsors instead of their regular ones - Betfred or Crédit Agricole as main sponsor as well as sleeve and back of shirt sponsors.
Meanwhile, very many of the small teams are wearing the same Nike kits provided by the FFF. Marseille did wear a two-year-old teamwear kit in their first match.
Marseille Play in Old Puma Teamwear
The Coupe de France is France's most historic soccer competition, open for all French clubs. This does not prevent the French Football Federation (FFF) from having some strange equipment regulations for the tournament. Big thanks to Footpack for the investigation.
The 2021–22 Coupe de France is the 105th season of the main football cup competition of France. The competition is organized by the French Football Federation (FFF) and is open to all clubs in French football, as well as clubs from the overseas departments and territories (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Tahiti, Réunion, Saint Martin, and Saint Pierre and Miquelon).
French Football Federation (FFF) Only Allow Five Different Kit Colors In 7th and 8th Rounds
In the 7th and 8th rounds of the Coupe de France, the FFF only authorizes five different colors for the clubs: white, red, blue, yellow, and green. Therefore, famous teams like EA Guingamp, Toulouse, and many others did not play in their traditional colors.
home teams are only allowed to wear white or red kits
The rules are even more strict - the home team must choose between white and red, while the away team has three options: blue, yellow, and green.
So, Toulouse FC didn't play with their purple jersey but with a yellow one. Nancy wore a blue kit.
The rule won't apply for further rounds of the cup
From the Round of 64 (9th Round), when all Ligue 1 teams enter the competition, the teams will be free again in their choice of color.
Most Amateur Teams Wear Streamlined Nike Kits Without Their Logos in Coupe de France
There is another thing that is special for France's cup. All the amateur teams who have chosen so are not wearing their own jerseys but streamlined kits provided by Nike from Round 3.
In fact, all teams (including PSG, Marseille, and all other teams) have to say to the FFF that they want to wear their own jerseys. If they would break the deadline of the FFF, they would be forced to wear streamlined kits for the rest of the competition.
All Teams Wear Streamlined Sponsors
What is also uncommon in the Coupe de France is that all teams have to wear streamlined Coupe de France sponsors. This affects PSG, Lyon, and all the others.
What do you think of Coupe de France having such kit rules? Comment below.
Hellas Verona 26-27 Third Kit Released
Hellas Verona and Joma have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Unveiled under the campaign slogan "Custodi della Storia" (Guardians of History), the jersey celebrates the historical monuments and cultural heritage of the city of Verona.
The Joma Hellas Verona 26-27 third shirt introduces an elegant white base highlighted by an embossed vertical band pattern on the front. This textured detailing reinterprets the ornate gothic ironwork and ornamental shapes of the Arche Scaligere, one of Verona's most famous historic sites. Refined gold accents complete the design, applied to the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, Joma branding, and a monochrome edition of the club crest.
Several bespoke elements are worked into the collar construction, including the club's founding year "1903" on the front insert, the phrase "We Are Hellas" printed inside the neck, and the traditional motto "Dai Verona" on the upper back. Matching white shorts and socks with gold detailing round off the full 26-27 third strip.
Most Lucrative Premier League 26-27 Sleeve Sponsorship Deals: Manchester United Top List
Manchester United have claimed the top spot in the Premier League sleeve sponsorship rankings for the 26-27 season following their multi-year agreement with global fintech firm SumUp. Worth a record-breaking £22 million per season, the partnership surpasses United's previous £20 million annual contract with DXC Technology. The SumUp branding will appear across the playing kits of the men's, women's, and academy sides in all competitions. Big thanks to @Lu_Class_.
The new agreement pushes Manchester United ahead of neighbors Manchester City, whose sleeve deal with cryptocurrency exchange OKX brings in £20 million per year. Arsenal follow closely in third place after securing an £18 million-a-year contract with payroll and HR platform Deel. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur both collect £15 million annually from their respective partnerships with Expedia and Kraken.
Further down the table, Newcastle United sit on £7.5 million per season with Noon, while Everton and Aston Villa generate £6 million annually from Stake and Betano. Chelsea remain the only notable high-profile side yet to announce a primary sleeve sponsor for the 26-27 campaign.
Buriram United 26-27 Third Kit Released
Thai powerhouse Buriram United have officially unveiled their in-house 26-27 third kit. Produced under the club's own label as is tradition for domestic competitions, the shirt utilizes a very dark navy base covered with subtle geometric cross motifs, complemented by light pink accents across the buttoned collar, monochrome crest, and sponsor graphics. The release has sparked debate among supporters and collectors, as Buriram's 26-27 home kit also relies on a dark navy template, differing primarily by pairing it with coral detailing rather than pink.
Clermont Foot 63 26-27 Third Kit Released
French Ligue 2 club Clermont Foot 63 and Italian brand Kappa have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Deeply rooted in regional pride, the new strip draws inspiration from the distinctive dark Volvic volcanic stone (pierre de Volvic) that defines much of Clermont-Ferrand's historic architecture.
The Kappa Clermont Foot 63 26-27 third jersey features a charcoal base covered in an elaborate line-art illustration across the front. The design incorporates several key regional landmarks and cultural symbols, including the Puy de Dôme volcano, the iconic twin spires of Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, the Stade Gabriel-Montpied, a football marked with the department number 63, and the traditional Auvergnat gonfanon. Off-white trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs complements the monochrome cream club crest, Kappa Omini emblems, and CA Centre France chest sponsorship.
TSG Hoffenheim 26-27 European Kit Released
German Bundesliga club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Italian kit maker Macron have officially unveiled the club's new Euro kit for the 26-27 season. Designed specifically for the Kraichgau side's upcoming UEFA Europa League campaign, the strip marks their first dedicated international jersey under their new multi-year partnership with Macron, who took over from Joma this summer.
The Macron Hoffenheim 26-27 Euro shirt comes in a dark navy blue base overlaid with an eye-catching graphic pattern. Inspired by the stag antlers found in the historic coat of arms of Hoffenheim, the motif is reinterpreted in purple and blended with irregular vertical brushstrokes in blue and purple. According to the brand, this aesthetic synthesizes the visual themes and color palettes seen across Hoffenheim's 26-27 home, away, and third shirts.
Contrasting white details are used on the collar, sleeve cuffs, and along the raglan sleeve seams.
Bayern München 26-27 Oktoberfest Kit Leaked - Full Look - 9 New Official Pictures
We can reveal the full Bayern Munich 2026-2027 Oktoberfest kit, including the shirt, shorts, and socks. The Three Stripes on the shorts use the pattern of the kit.
Manchester City Wear C.P. Company for European Travel
Manchester City have worn exclusive C.P. Company travelwear for their first UEFA Champions League away trip of the 2026-27 season, travelling to face Porto.
C.P. Company has been City's Official Fashionwear Partner since 2024, providing customised off-pitch clothing for European trips and high-profile arrivals. The new “Blue Moon Lens” collection blends C.P. Company's signature black with City's traditional light blue across pieces including the Coach Jacket, Puffer Jacket, polo shirts,...
The collaboration will soon extend from travelwear to the pitch, with Puma and C.P. Company set to release a special Manchester City 2026-27 fourth kit, bringing the Italian label's distinctive design identity to a City shirt.
What do you think of Manchester City's latest C.P. Company travelwear? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
All-New FIFA ASEAN Cup Logo Revealed
The logo for the first FIFA-organized Southeast Asian tournament has been revealed. The design incorporates a colorful, stylized globe depicting the Southeast Asian region.
Our partner, What The Kit, has created a prediction concept mockup of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup patch, featuring a prominent blue background.
Adidas Predator Y-3 'Tiger' 2026 Boots Leaked - 6 New Images
Footy Headlines can now leak 6 new images of the special Adidas Predator Y-3 'Tiger' 2026 boots. Big thanks to shoptcrampons.
The boots feature an incredibly aggressive and bespoke aesthetic, dominated by a highly detailed, hand-painted-style graphic of a snarling tiger with bared teeth and glowing red eyes across the upper.
Cittadella 26-27 Third Kit Released
Italian side AS Cittadella and technical sponsor Erreà have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign. Conceived by Erreà Creative Lab, the strip draws its inspiration directly from the iconic medieval defensive walls that surround the historic city.
The Erreà AS Cittadella 26-27 third shirt combines a predominantly black base with an irregular, lived-in texture that mimics the surface of ancient stone. A striking mix of purple, aqua green, and granata accents enlivens the textured graphic across the front, back, and sleeves. The club's crest is rendered in vibrant aqua green embroidery on the chest, complemented by matching Erreà branding and sponsor detailing, while the club's founding year, 1973, is stitched onto the upper back.
Completing the outfield range alongside the previously launched home and away jerseys, the new third kit is now available through the club's and Erreà's official channels.
Isco Makes Champions League History With Fifth Different Spanish Club
Real Betis captain Isco made European history during his side's return to the UEFA Champions League, inspiring Los Verdiblancos to an exciting 3-2 away victory against Lille. By taking the pitch in Betis' opening fixture, the veteran playmaker became the first footballer in history to appear in the Champions League with five different Spanish clubs, having previously featured in the competition for Valencia, Málaga, Real Madrid, and Sevilla.
Beyond his unique journey across Spanish football, Isco enters the 26-27 campaign holding an unmatched distinction: no active player in this season's competition has won more Champions League titles. The midfielder lifted Europe's most coveted trophy five times during his spell with Real Madrid, triumphing in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022. Betis qualified for the Champions League for the first time in 21 years, and their talisman marked the milestone occasion in style by registering an assist in France to cement his enduring European pedigree.