Santos Wear Two Kits in One Game
Santos FC wore two different kits in their Copa do Brasil game against Fluminense-PI last night, changing at half time due to a kit clash.
Santos Change Kit at Half Time
Santos started the game in their dark navy (almost black) third kit, while Fluminense-PI (not to be confused with Fluminense FC, whose home kit is identical to that of their namesakes) wore their green and red striped home kit. Although on paper, these two color combinations may sound relatively different from one another, in reality, it was a nightmare to tell the teams apart as these photos from the tv coverage demonstrate.
Santos reverted to their all-white home strip for the second half, after going a goal down just before the break. The new look provided some much needed contrast and the Santos players could see each other well enough to get an equaliser in the 82nd minute, before going on to win the match 5-4 on penalties.
The most high profile half time kit change of all time happened in 1996 when Manchester United changed out of their grey away shirt and into their blue and white away jersey from the previous season.
The reason was not a kit clash with Southampton’s red and white stripes, but the players’ difficulty in spotting each other on the pitch. According to Alex Ferguson, the grey kit was blending in with the supporters in the stands. The half time switch didn't work as well for United as it did for Santos, with the Red Devils going on to lose 3-1 anyway.
Can you think of any other times when a team wore two different kits in the same match? Let us know in the comments.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
