Official: Emile Smith-Rowe Joins Adidas
Update: Emile Smith-Rowe has been officially announced as an Adidas player, having been wearing the X Speedflow boot for a number of weeks now.
Smith-Rowe Signs with Adidas
The deal was finally announced with a video posted by Adidas featuring Arsenal legend Ray Parlour.
Interestingly, Smith-Rowe has been given his own logo by the German brand, a stylised form of his initials. He joins the likes of Messi, Mo Salah and Paul Pogba, which could indicate that Adidas consider him in their top tier of players.
Signed by @emilesmithrowe, delivered by @RealRomfordPele 🤝
— adidas UK (@adidasUK) May 21, 2022
Welcome to the adidas x @Arsenal family, Emile. pic.twitter.com/2KSty17saW
Original: Emile Smith-Rowe has been spotted wearing a pair of Adidas X Speedflow boots in a recent Youtube video.
Smith-Rowe Spotted in Adidas Boots
The Arsenal star appeared in a video (which you can see below from the 5:40 mark) with Youtuber Chunkz and took part in a football drill while wearing the red white and blue Adidas X Speedflow+.
This is a change for him, as last season he wore the regular Nike Phantom VNM before switching to a blacked out version since the start of this season, suggesting that he had been without a boot contract.
This latest sighting is likely an indicator that he is set to join Adidas, if he has not already done so. Smith-Rowe also posted photos from the shoot to his Instagram account, with the boots clearly visible, possibly the most sure-fire sign that a deal is imminent.
It would be a logical move from Adidas signing the young Arsenal number 10, meaning he’d be fully kitted out in the Three Stripes when playing for his club, as well as featuring prominently in any kit or collection launches - something we have seen a lot of since the Adidas-Arsenal partnership began.
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All Custom Michael Olise Nike Hypervenom 3 Boots at 2026 World Cup
Michael Olise has caught the attention of boot enthusiasts during the 2026 World Cup by sporting various custom pairs of the Nike Hypervenom III DF. The French international has been using the tournament to showcase his unique boot choices, matching different custom colorways to his team's kits with total freedom.
The Hypervenom III DF, originally released in 2017, holds a special place in Olise's footwear rotation. Nike appears to be fully supporting his preference for the discontinued silo, building a unique narrative around his obsession with the boots. This level of customization and dedication to an older model is a rare sight on the modern international stage.
As Olise continues to perform at the highest level, he is quickly establishing himself as a modern icon for the Hypervenom line. Boot communities, such as BootsCulture, have been closely tracking his footwear journey since day one, noting the distinct look and personalization he brings to the pitch.
Outstanding Belgium 2026 World Cup Lineup Graphics
The Belgium national team has caught the attention of football fans during the 2026 World Cup not just for their performances on the pitch, but for their highly creative lineup graphics. Throughout the tournament, the official Belgian Red Devils social media accounts have been sharing unique, retro-themed starting XI announcements that stand out from the standard templates used by most other national teams. Big thanks to @TheShirtUnion.
The standout design from Belgium's 2026 World Cup campaign is a cassette tape motif, which was used for their matches against New Zealand, Egypt, and Senegal. Tied to their sponsorship with PwC, the graphics feature different cassette tape designs for each player, accompanied by captions like "Now playing: our starting XI". Other creative themes have included movie cast lists and tactical roadmaps, earning widespread praise from fans for being fresh and unique.
With national team social media graphics often becoming repetitive during major tournaments, Belgium's approach offers a welcome change. The attention to detail and retro aesthetic of the cassette tapes have made these lineup announcements highly anticipated before each match, generating significant engagement and setting a high standard for tournament graphics.
Adidas MSV Duisburg 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new MSV Duisburg home kit for the 2026-27 season has been released, introducing a controversial take on the club's traditional look. Made by Adidas in collaboration with 11teamsports, the shirt replaces the classic solid blue and white zebra stripes with a pattern of jagged, individual lines.
According to the 3. Liga club, this modern design choice is intended to symbolize the many people and connections that make up the club's fan base as MSV Duisburg approaches its 125th anniversary in 2027.
Ismael Saibari to Wear Number 34 at Bayern Munich in Tribute to Abdelhak Nouri
Newly signed FC Bayern Munich midfielder Ismael Saibari has chosen to wear the number 34 shirt for the 2026-27 season as a heartfelt tribute to his friend Abdelhak Nouri. Nouri, who wore the number 34 during his time at Ajax, suffered a cardiac arrhythmia on the pitch in 2017, leaving him with severe and permanent brain damage. Explaining his choice, Saibari stated that he wants to support Nouri, noting that while he survived, he has been unable to move without assistance since the tragic incident. By taking on Nouri's final squad number, Saibari joins a list of players across Europe who have honored the former Ajax talent.
Official: Chivas Announces Nike Kit Deal
Mexican powerhouse Chivas has officially announced that Nike will become the club's new kit supplier, starting from the Apertura 2026 tournament (2026-27 season). The announcement was made under the slogan "Futuro Sagrado" and marks the end of Chivas' decade-long partnership with Puma. This deal also sees Nike return to sponsoring a major club in the Mexican Liga MX.
Fans will not have to wait long to see the first designs from the new partnership. The inaugural Nike Chivas 2026-27 uniforms are scheduled to be officially presented on July 18, 2026, just ahead of the team's match against Toluca. The announcement has already generated significant excitement among the fanbase, who are eager to see the iconic Swoosh featured alongside the famous red and white stripes.