Nicolas Otamendi Wears Swimming Cap vs Ajax
Benfica’s Nicolas Otamendi sported what must be one of the strangest accessories ever worn in a professional football match last night in his side’s Champions League match against Ajax.
Medical Staff Make Otamendi Wear Swimming Cap
After a clash of heads with opposite number Lisandro Martinez in the 32nd minute of the game, the two players left the field to receive treatment. The medical staff must have been of the opinion that he needed some pressure applied to the wound, as they fitted him with a rubber swimming cap and sent him back onto the pitch.
Thankfully the injury was not too serious as the former Manchester City centre back was able to complete the full 90 minutes and help his side draw the game after being 2-1 down.
It’s not the first time a player has needed some extra protection, but it could well be the first time that a swimming cap was deemed the best option. Here are some other instances of footballers wearing unusual headgear.
Have you ever seen anything liek this on the pitch before? Tell us in the comments.
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2004/06 France Zidane #10 Home Shirt (M) Adidas
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Club America 26-27 Away Kit Leaked - 5 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 5 new pictures of the Club America 26-27 away kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The kit features a dark grey and black base with a large V-shaped chevron graphic on the front and back.
Milan 26-27 Home Kit Debuted
AC Milan debuted their new 2026-27 home kit in yesterday’s final Serie A match. The design brings back the club’s traditional striped look for home games.
However, it turned into a disappointing debut, as the team suffered a 1-2 defeat to Cagliari Calcio, consequently missing out on qualification for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League.
Adidas x KITH x Messi Special Collection Drops May 29
Kith and adidas Football have teamed up with Lionel Messi for a collection marking the 20th anniversary of the player's first World Cup appearance in 2006 and Kith's 15th anniversary. The three-way collaboration includes Argentina-inspired jerseys co-designed with Messi to his exact specifications. Early previews feature designs with the star's "M" logo, Kith branding, adidas elements, and numbers including 10 and 19, nodding to different stages of his international career.
Ronnie Fieg has shared multiple looks via social media showing various colorways and styles that blend football heritage with Kith's aesthetic. The collection is scheduled to release on May 29, 2026, through Kith.com, with a broader range of apparel, footwear, and accessories expected alongside the jerseys.
The project comes ahead of the 2026 World Cup and aligns with Messi's time at Inter Miami. Additional details on pricing and the full lineup will be confirmed closer to the launch date.
New Adidas Three Stripes Become Even Thicker Sometimes
The new Adidas 2026-2027 kits have been worn around the whole of Europe this weekend. With more and more on-pitch debuts, another feature of the new kits becomes obvious.
Instead of utilizing traditional stitched-on fabric strips or standard heat-pressed decals, the famous Three Stripes are now directly engineered into the woven fabric of the side panels. This has the effect that the bigger 3 stripes get even bigger when the shirt is stretched.
Umbro Launches Nations 2026 Collection
Umbro has released the Nations collection, inspired by the 2026 World Cup. The designs are available for **Brazil, Argentina, France, England, Japan and Morocco**. Rather than official team replicas, the pieces feature authorial reinterpretations with custom color palettes, exclusive graphics, crests and typography developed specifically for the project.
Each jersey includes symbolic details tied to the respective nation's identity, balancing minimalist and bolder approaches. Umbro Brazil director Eduardo Dal Pogetto noted that the aim was to go beyond traditional sportswear and create pieces representing the energy and identity of various nations with a modern outlook for daily use.
The jerseys are available now on the official Umbro Brazil website and select retailers, priced at R$349.99.