Arsenal Wore Red Shorts and Socks Against Watford "For Commercial Reasons"
Update: According to Twitter user and Arsenal shirt specialist @Arsenalshirt, red shorts and socks were worn against Watford last weekend for commercial reasons. He claims that Arsenal and Adidas decided on this together.
Confirmed from @Arsenal, yesterday's decision to wear red shorts was a commercial decision from the club in partnership with @adidasfootball. The players were fully supportive of the move. The shorts remain not for sale bar only a few pairs at the start of the season. pic.twitter.com/FJWNJWUNKy
— Arsenal Shirt Collection (@ArsenalShirt) March 7, 2022
It would seem that the move was intended to promote sales of the red shorts, but only a small amount of pairs were available at the beginning of the season and are all sold out. Another possibility is that they were testing the fans reaction to see if the combination would be popular enough to use more regularly in the future and therefore sell more of the red shorts.
The decision defintely worked in terms of publicity as a lot of attention was drawn to the kit, including the shirt. This could end up boosting sales of the shirt as we move towards the end of the season.
Original:Arsenal wore red shorts and socks with their home kit in this afternoon’s game against Watford, despite there being no risk of a kit clash.
Arsenal Avoid Non-existent clash
Watford wore their home strip of a yellow jersey with black shorts and yellow socks, with none of these colors being present in Arsenal’s usual home kit of a red and white shirt, white shorts, and white socks. In fact, the standard home kit combination would have provided the most contrast possible for the shorts, so it could not have been in violation of the Premier League rules, which state:
When playing in league matches the players of each participating club shall wear a strip which is of a sufficient contrast that match officials, spectators and television viewers will be able to distinguish clearly between the two teams.
It is unclear for now what the Gunners' motivation was to opt for this alternative look. The last time they wore red shorts was against Napoli in the 19-20 season at the behest of Uefa, in order to prevent both teams from wearing white on their bottom halves. The same thing had happened against West Brom in December 2017, which marked the first time in 40 years that they had sported such a look, that instance being a game against QPR.
Previous instances vs West Brom (17-18) and Napoli(19-20)
What do you think of this different look for Arsenal? Would you like to see them kitted out like this more often? Comment below.
No More Nike: O'Neills Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 26-27 Home Kit Revealed
The new Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2026-27 home kit has been revealed, marking the beginning of the club's new partnership with Irish sportswear brand O'Neills. Replacing previous kit supplier Nike, O'Neills signed a three-year deal with the Belgian side in April 2026. This collaboration represents a major milestone for O'Neills as their first overseas partnership with a top-flight football club.
The O'Neills Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 2026-27 home shirt features the club's traditional yellow and blue colors. The 2026 Belgian Cup winners officially teased the new design on June 30 with a promotional video and the message, "Love runs through this club, the songs we sing, the streets we call home, and this shirt we wear."
Pictures of the new home kit were shared by Footy_ShirtNews, offering a full look at the first O'Neills design for the team. The complete kit launch, which will also include the away and third shirts, is expected to follow later in the summer as the club prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Hickory FC 2026 Third Kit Released
USL League Two club Hickory FC have unveiled their new 2026 third kit. Made by Hummel, the new strip replaces Puma as the club's technical sponsor and will be worn in the upcoming 2026 USL League Two campaign.
The Hummel Hickory FC 2026 third jersey introduces a fresh design for the North Carolina-based team. Following their 2025 NPSL championship victory, Hickory FC transitions to a new era in USL League Two with Hummel outfitting the squad's matchday gear.
The new Hummel Hickory FC 2026 third shirt complements the club's recently released home and away kits. While the home and away jerseys are already available via the club's official store, retail availability for the third kit is expected to follow soon.
FC Emmen 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Dutch Eerste Divisie club FC Emmen and their technical sponsor Stanno have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season. The home kit was launched on June 26, followed by the away kit on June 30. Both shirts feature distinct designs that pay tribute to the club's regional identity and heritage.
The Stanno FC Emmen 2026-27 home shirt stays true to the club's classic look, featuring a traditional red and white color scheme. A standout feature of the design is the inclusion of the slogan "Onze rood & witte kleuren, samen gedragen," meaning "Our red & white colors, worn together". The home shirt also proudly displays the club's well-known motto, "Hier kom ik weg," further emphasizing their strong connection to the local community.
For the away kit, Stanno has introduced a fresh light blue base, drawing inspiration from the clear skies of the Drenthe region. The FC Emmen 2026-27 away shirt is accented with stylish burgundy details, including a classic collar and striped sleeve cuffs. A subtle graphic of a Drenthe landscape, complete with a traditional dolmen, is woven into the fabric, completing a thoughtful design that honors the club's roots.
FK Željezničar 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Bosnian side FK Željezničar have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season. Made by Macron, who have been the club's technical sponsor since the 2020-21 campaign, the new shirts introduce bespoke designs deeply rooted in the club's heritage.
The FK Željezničar 2026-27 home and away kits were designed by Haris Stambolić, a fan of the club. Both shirts feature personalized motifs and unique graphic elements drawn directly from FK Željezničar's history and tradition, offering a highly customized look for the upcoming season.
Crysencio Summerville Wears Classic Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 'Always Forward' Boots at 2026 World Cup
During the 2026 World Cup match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Monterrey, Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville caught the attention of boot enthusiasts by lacing up in a classic pair of Nike Mercurial cleats. Instead of opting for Nike's latest tournament pack, Summerville chose to wear the Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 from the 'Always Forward' collection. Big thanks to @abcdefutbol.
Originally released in October 2018, the 'Always Forward' Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 features a striking Racer Blue, Metallic Silver, and Black colorway. It is rare to see professional players, especially at a major international tournament, wearing models that are nearly eight years old.
FC Vaduz 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
The new FC Vaduz 2026-27 home, away, and third kits have been officially unveiled. Made by Puma, the shirts will be worn during the club's upcoming Swiss Super League campaign following their recent promotion to the top flight.
The Puma FC Vaduz 2026-27 home kit updates the club's traditional split front panel design by replacing the former burgundy half with a clean white section.
Completing the collection, the Puma FC Vaduz 2026-27 away and third kits were launched shortly after the home shirt to offer alternative looks for the team's travels.
Adidas Besiktas Vs Nike Besiktas 26-27 Kits
Besiktas today released their 2026-2027 Nike kits. Due to the late agreement of the deal, the club received not fully bespoke looks - Adidas had already prepared bespoke designs for Besiktas.
