First Since Kompany: Kalvin Phillips to Wear Number 4 for Manchester City
New Manchester City signing Kalvin Phillips will wear the number 4 shirt, becoming the first player to don it since City legend Vincent Kompany left the club in 2019.
Phillips to Wear Number 4 for Manchester City
The England international was unveiled today, and unlike his new team mate Erling Haaland, we was able to show off his squad number immediately. He had quite a few options to choose from, with the numbers 4, 12, 15, 19, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30 all vacant, as well as the number 9, but that one is surely reserved for Haaland.
Phillips' shirt number at Leeds was 23, a number that City retired after the death of former player Marc Vivien Foe in 2003. He has also worn number 4 for England, and as a combative defensive midfielder it suits his position.
There is also the weight of expectation that comes with wearing the shirt associated with a club icon of Kompany's stature. The Belgian captained City to their first ever Premier League crown, adding in three more over the course of his 11 year stay, in addition to two FA Cups, four League Cups and a couple of Charity Shields. A physically imposing defender, he was a real leader and one of the longest-serving players of City's modern era.
Manchester City have signed defenders like Nathan Aké, Ruben Dias and Joao Cancelo since Kompany's departure, but the club seemed reluctant to give out the number 4 jersey, possibly preferring to wait a while out of respect for their former captain, and also to avoid putting too much pressure on these players to step into the void left by Kompany. The players themselves may have preferred to avoid facing comparisons to the Belgian.
The time has obviously deemed right for someone to take up the mantle, and Phillips was considered a priority signing for Pep Guardiola. Do you think the Englishman can fill Kompany's boots Let us know in the comments.
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Konyaspor 26-27 Special Kit Vote
Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor has officially handed the design reins to its supporters by launching a fan vote to select the club's 2026-27 alternative kit, with three bespoke Hummel designs currently up for debate.
The "Anatolian Eagles" are offering a diverse menu of choices: a vibrant green-and-white checkered pattern that evokes a classic retro feel, a clean half-and-half vertical split with intricate chevron detailing on the sleeves, and a minimalist white base featuring a sharp green horizontal band across the chest.
In a nod to the club's heritage, the poll is scheduled to close this Friday, May 15 at exactly 19:22 - a tribute to the club’s founding year.
Vote here now: https://www.konyaspor.org.tr/forma-oylama
UEFA Unveil Official 2026 Champions League Final Jersey for Budapest
UEFA have officially unveiled the commemorative jersey for the 2026 Champions League final, set to take place at the Puskás Aréna on May 30, 2026. The limited-edition shirt celebrates the culture and architecture of Budapest, combining local inspiration with signature Champions League branding.
The jersey features a modern graphic design with abstract paint-splatter effects and architectural references inspired by the Hungarian capital. On the front, the shirt includes a stylized illustration of the Puskás Arena alongside the iconic Champions League starball logo, while the official Budapest 2026 final emblem appears centrally on the design. The back carries the number “26”, completing the event-specific identity.
UEFA will make the shirt available through the official Champions League store and selected retailers in Budapest ahead of the final. The jersey will also appear in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team during a special in-game campaign running from May 23 to 30.
What do you think of UEFA’s official Budapest 2026 final jersey? Let us know in the comments below.
Jeonbuk Hyundai 2026 ‘Black Label’ Special Kit Released
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have revealed a new “Black Label” special kit, described by the club as an “unexpected charm” inspired by darkness, gold accents and a more intense visual identity.
The special edition was created together with artists Lee Yongwoo and Pipimik. According to the club, the design combines a quieter and more refined mood with stronger visual impact.
There is also a yellow kit - this serves as the keeper.
The “Black Label” jersey will first go on sale at the official club store from May 15 to 17 before an online release from May 19 to 21. Players are set to debut the shirt on May 17 against Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
FC Sion x Lydie&Sasha 26-26 Special Kit Released
FC Sion have unveiled a special-edition kit for the final home game of the 2025-26 season against FC Lugano. The unique shirt was created in collaboration with Valais-based graphic designers Lydie Sarrasin and Sasha Piaia, continuing the club’s recent tradition of working with local artists on special kits.
The design boasts a very more modern look. According to FC Sion, the shirt is intended as a bridge between generations, mixing classic football aesthetics with forward-looking visual elements. The kit will be worn in the final home match at the Stade de Tourbillon.
The limited-edition shirt will be sold exclusively on matchday in the stadium fanshop
