Schalke End Gazprom Deal Early, Sell Special-Edition Shirts
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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Vitória SC Announces Hummel Kit Deal
Vitória Sport Clube has officially announced a new five-year technical sponsorship deal with Hummel, beginning with the 2026-27 season. The Danish sportswear brand will supply the Portuguese club's match kits, training gear, and lifestyle apparel until the end of the 2030-31 campaign. This agreement brings an end to Vitória SC's decade-long partnership with Macron, who had been the club's kit maker since the 2016-17 season.
The club described the new agreement as a "return to the past to project into the future," referencing Hummel's previous stint as Vitória SC's kit supplier during 1992-92.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Shirt + Shorts, Socks & Pre-Match Jersey Leaked
We can leak the full look at the Boca Juniors 2026-27 home kit - it is completed by shorts and socks that match the stripe design of the kit.
SV Austria Salzburg 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new SV Austria Salzburg home kit for the 26-27 season has been officially released today. Made by Capelli, the new shirt will be worn by the club in the Austrian 2. Liga.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home jersey features a bespoke design in the club's traditional colors. It incorporates two different tones of violet and is highlighted by a custom graphic showcasing the Hohensalzburg fortress and the towers of the old town, representing the team's local identity and heritage.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home football shirt is available to purchase immediately through the club's official fanshop, retailing at a price of 69 Euro.
Glentoran 26-27 Home Kit Released
Glentoran and Macron have launched the club's new 2026-27 home kit for the upcoming NIFL Premiership campaign. The design pays homage to the classic 1992-93 shirt worn during their memorable European Cup tie against Marseille, featuring a green body with red sleeves and shoulder panels separated by black trim.
Giving the shirt a distinct early 1990s retro feel, a red fold-over collar is included with black striping and a black V-shaped insert at the front. A tonal graphic pattern runs across both the green and red sections, adding texture to the Macron Eco Fabric. The Macron Hero logo appears in white on the chest and sleeves, sitting opposite the stitched Glentoran crest and its accompanying gold star.
Additional details include the club motto Le Jeu Avant Tout embroidered in white on the back of the collar, and Glentoran FC Est 1882 printed inside the lower hem. Featuring Bet McLean as the main sponsor, the new Glentoran 2026-27 home shirt is completed with matching white shorts and green socks.
Grimsby Town Announces Lotto Kit Deal
Grimsby Town Football Club has officially announced a multi-year partnership with Italian sportswear brand Lotto Sport, who will become the club's official kit supplier starting from the 2026-27 season. Lotto replaces Umbro, whose kits were supplied to the club in collaboration with Kitlocker.
The announcement has been met with a positive reaction from fans, many of whom fondly remember the club's previous stint with Lotto kits in the late 1990s.
While no official images of the new 2026-27 kits have been released yet, supporters are eagerly anticipating the unveiling of the new designs.
Too Basic? Northampton Town 26-27 Away Kit Released
The new Northampton Town 2026-27 away kit was officially launched today, introducing a clean and simple design by Puma. Featuring a classic white and claret colorway, the shirt has drawn mixed reactions from the fanbase, with some praising its timeless simplicity while others feel the look is a bit too basic. The new Puma Northampton Town 2026-27 away kit is available to purchase online and in the club store.