Who Did it Best? Boca Juniors Away - Adidas vs Nike
- Adidas 22-23 Away Kit: Adidas' new Boca Juniors away jersey design is very similar to the 2014-15 Nike away kit.
- Nike 14-15 Away Kit: The Nike 14-15 away kit featured a white base with a balanced design using navy and golden yellow, including a central chest band with a golden center and navy borders.
- Design Similarities: The Adidas and Nike designs share similar cuffs, collars and a chest band, although the coloring and shades differ slightly.
Boca Juniors 22-23 away jersey by Adidas was leaked recently. The design incorporates classic Boca away colours put together in a way that is strikingly similar to their 14-15 away shirt by Nike. The question is, who did it best?
Who Did it Best? Boca Juniors Away Kit - Nike vs Adidas
Boca Juniors have one of the most iconic and recognisable home kits in world football, so much so that it's hard for manufacturers to miss when producing a new one each season. The away shirt provides a little more room for variety, but generally features some combination of white, navy/blue, and yellow.
Adidas came up with a few stunners during their first stint as Boca sponsor in the late 80s and early 90s and have regularly taken inspiration from those days since they re-signed the club in 2020. Their 86-87 away shirt was the blueprint for their first away kit of their ongoing second spell with the club, which was hugely popular. For the 22-23 season design, it seems as though they were impressed by their Nike's 14-15 effort, which itself was based on their own first away shirt for Boca back in 1996, but given a more modern look.
The Boca Juniors 14-15 away shirt had a white base and balanced the distribution of navy and a golden shade of yellow very well, with inner layers providing a thin yellow border to the cuffs and collar. The central chest band wrapped the whole way around the shirt, with a golden centre and thick navy borders. Overall, a very tidy and well-proportioned jersey.
The leaked image of Adidas' Boca Juniors 22-23 away shirt shows a white base with the exact same style of cuffs and collar as the 14-15 kit. Adidas' Three Stripes on the shoulders add a bit more navy to the design, coupled with the chest band which is yellow only on the thin borders, the opposite of the Nike 14-15 shirt. We can't say yet if the band will be present on the back, as was the case with the Nike jersey.
Adidas also opted to continue using the retro CABJ lettering badge, while the shade of navy seems darker and the yellow a little less vibrant than what Nike used. These subtle differences aside, it cannot be denied that the two shirts are close to identical in many aspects.
So which shirt is better in your opinion? Nike or Adidas? let us know in the comments.
Saudi Side Al-Nahda Club Unveils Brand-New Minimalist Logo
Saudi club Al-Nahda has officially revealed a brand-new visual identity and logo, moving away from its long-standing traditional emblem in favor of a sleek, ultra-modern aesthetic for the 26-27 season and beyond. Thanks to @MidanAlAtqam.
The new crest adopts a sharp shield silhouette executed in the club's signature black and sky blue colorway. At the core of the design is an abstract, interlocking geometric structure forming stylized vertical lines and an angular motif, accompanied by the club's founding year, 1949, at the bottom. This marks a radical departure from the previous ornate crest, which was packed with intricate elements including Arabic calligraphy, a classic football, a torch, and a handshake.
According to club chairman Ibrahim Al-Mowalad, the rebrand encapsulates Al-Nahda's journey through heritage, belonging, and future ambition. The drastic makeover has generated significant debate among fans, dividing those who appreciate the streamlined modern look and those who feel it strips away the detailed regional identity of the original crest.
Adidas Juventus 26-27 EQT Collection Spotted in Stores
New in-store images have surfaced showcasing the upcoming Adidas Juventus 26-27 EQT collection. First leaked earlier in the year, the 1990s-inspired lifestyle line is now arriving at retail locations, delivering a heavy dose of nostalgia for Bianconeri supporters. Thanks to @La_Bianconera.
The standout feature across the entire capsule is the return of Juventus' classic oval crest, placed front and center alongside retro Adidas branding. The collection is built around iconic 90s Equipment cutlines, highlighted by a color-blocked nylon track top and matching pants featuring bold geometric panels in black, white, and soft purple-grey tones. Alongside the tracksuit, the lineup includes a clean white tee with angular shoulder inserts and a shiny grey striped retro jersey.
3 Nike Mercurial 26-27 Boots Leaked: Kobe 'Mambacurial', White / Teal & United Pack
Headlining the leak is the striking Nike Mercurial Kobe 'Mambacurial' special edition. Drawing inspiration from the iconic 2013 crossover between the Mercurial Vapor 9 and Kobe 8, the boots feature a vivid pink, purple, and orange gradient upper complemented by volt accents and an iridescent soleplate. Also shown is a crisp white and teal colorway, set to serve as Nike's final regular on-pitch Mercurial pack of the calendar year with a scheduled release around December 2026 or January 2027. Rounding out the trio is the latest United Pack edition, which combines a light blue base with metallic silver heel graphics and bright orange accents along the Swoosh outline.
Shakhtar Donetsk to Feature 'Invest in Ukraine' Sponsor Message in Champions League
Shakhtar Donetsk will sport an updated sponsor look during their 26-27 UEFA Champions League campaign. The Ukrainian champions will wear the slogan "Invest in Ukraine" printed directly below the logo of their principal sponsor, SCM, throughout the league phase of Europe's premier club competition.
The initiative is led by SCM (System Capital Management), the industrial and investment group owned by club president Rinat Akhmetov.
Shakhtar will play at least eight matches during the expanded Champions League league phase, hosting their home fixtures in London at Stamford Bridge.
