Schalke End Gazprom Deal Early, Sell Special-Edition Shirts
Feb 28, 2022, by Chris
Update - February 28, 2022: Schalke have announced that they have ended their sponsorship agreement with Gazprom, adding that further details would be provided "in due course."
Schalke want to announce a new main sponsor in the near future, as per Kicker.
In addition to the news, shirts bearing the name Schalke 04 in place of the Gazprom logo, as worn by the first team away to Karlsruhe on Sunday, are being sold in the online store. They're proving so popular that the store is currently down.
Update - February 27, 2022: Today's away game vs Karlsruhe has given us a first look at the actual application of the Schalke 04 text on Schalke's kits. In this case on the third kit, it's applied as a patch with a background, covering the existing Gazprom patch.
Original article: Following recent developments, German 2. Bundesliga club FC Schalke 04 have decided to remove the logo of main sponsor GAZPROM from the club's shirts. It will be replaced by lettering reading ‘Schalke 04’ instead.
The Russian state and natural gas production company Gazprom have been the main sponsor of Schalke 04 since 2007 (contract until 2025), paying 9 million euros a year in the 2nd division. In the event of a return to the Bundesliga, it would be 15 million euros plus a promotion bonus of three million euros.
Schalke 04 Replace GAZPROM With "Schalke 04" Text
Schalke this midday released a short press release on their website to announce that they will not wear the Gazprom logo on their kits for the moment. Instead, the kit will feature a Schalke 04 text.
This step follows discussions with GAZPROM Germania
In view of the events, developments and intensification of the past few days, FC Schalke 04 has decided to remove the lettering of their main sponsor - "GAZPROM" - from its jerseys. This step follows discussions with GAZPROM Germania. Instead, "Schalke 04" will appear on the Königsblauen's chest.
There is no picture of the Schalke kits with the "Schalke 04" text yet.
The FC Schalke 04 kits with the Schalke lettering are not available for sale yet.
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Do you think the GAZPROM sponsor logo will return to their kits anytime? Comment below.
On-pitch Debut: Both Of Aston Villa's 26-27 Home Kit Variations
In the span of less than two weeks, Aston Villa have already played 4 different pre-season friendlies, where their both of their home kit combinations have been debuted.
The original version with claret shirt, blue shorts and blue socks were used 3 times against Walsall, Real Sociedad and Liga Indonesia All Stars. The full-claret variation has its first appearance at Porto's Dragão.
There is expected to be more kit mashups between these shirt, shorts and socks choices being used in the upcoming season (other than these two), depending on each opponent's colors.
No More Mizuno: Reebok Hansa Rostock 26-27 Third Kit Released
German 3. Liga club FC Hansa Rostock and new technical sponsor Reebok have officially unveiled the team's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Completing the club's kit set alongside the previously launched home and away shirts, the release marks another custom design from Reebok in their debut campaign as Hansa's official supplier after taking over from Mizuno.
The Reebok Hansa Rostock 26-27 third shirt reinterprets a classic design from the club's archive, taking direct inspiration from the away jersey worn during the 1999-00 season. It features a sleek black base on the front and back, complemented by vibrant red sleeves that highlight Reebok's signature vector branding. A traditional polo collar tops off the vintage look, paying homage to an era defined by club figures like Timo Lange, Magnus Arvidsson, Victor Agali, and Steffen Baumgart.
Crafted from modern performance fabrics with a contemporary athletic fit, the jersey blends nostalgic late-90s styling with up-to-date sportswear technology. The new Hansa Rostock 26-27 third kit is available now via the club's official online store and physical retail locations.
Crawley Town 26-27 Away Kit Released
English club Crawley Town and technical partner Erreà have officially launched the new 26-27 away kit. Following the design direction established by this season's home uniform, the new alternative strip carries a sleek black and gold color scheme inspired by the club's fiery identity.
The Erreà Crawley Town 26-27 away jersey is predominantly black with a subtle tonal flame pattern running across the front and sleeves as a nod to the Red Devils nickname. All accents are styled in gold, including a recoloured black and gold crest, gold Erreà chest branding, and gold sponsor logos. The inside back collar incorporates 1896, marking the foundation year of the club.
Black shorts and matching black socks complete the new Crawley Town 26-27 away kit by Erreà, which is now available to purchase through the official club store.
