Adidas to Make Kits for 7 New National Teams From 2023
Jan 5, 2023, by Chris
Update: Adidas will also make the kits for Costa Rica from 2023. This brings the number of new Adidas national teams to 7, an incredible number.
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Adidas to Make Kits of Italy, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Kuwait, Gibraltar, Saudi Arabia & Peru From 2023
From 2023, Adidas are the official supplier of Italy, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Kuwait, Gibraltar, Saudi Arabia, and Peru. While the addition of Gibraltar and Kuwait fall in the less important category of Adidas' sponsored teams, both Italy (A-Level) and Jamaica (B-Level) become premium teams of the brand. Costa Rica, Saudi Arabia and Peru are on a medium level of Adidas' sponsorship range.
Italy and Jamaica will get a premium treatment from Adidas
Adidas will launch completly bespoke kits for Italy and Jamaica but also supply both teams with a range of custom on-pitch and off-pitch items. Italy immediately are on the top level of Adidas' pyramid (Germany, Argentina), while Jamaica are on the second level (e.g. Belgium, Chile, Colombia).
Costa Rica, Saudi Arabia, and Peru are below Italy regarding their treatment. In the beginning, they are certainly also below Jamaica. It is not known if they will get bespoke kits. Especially at the beginning of the partnership, both could get standard teamwear jerseys.
Indeed, Adidas already released their first Gibraltar kits, which are a downgrade from the bespoke Legea kits. Adidas' first Gibraltar jerseys are based on miadidas designs.
Meanwhile, Adidas will lose Kazhakatan in 2023 but extended their deal with Algeria. On Wikipedia, Northern Ireland's deal with Adidas expires in 2022, but we think the agreement will be valid until 2024.
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Persepolis FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Iranian powerhouse Persepolis FC has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 season. The new strip is produced by domestic manufacturer Yousef Jameh, who takes over kit duties for the Tehran-based club.
The Persepolis 26-27 home shirt stays true to the club's iconic identity, combining a red body with contrasting white sleeves and red cuff trim. A subtle tonal watermark graphic depicting a Persian lion is embossed across the lower right section of the torso, while the look is rounded off with red shorts and matching red socks. Alongside the outfield kit, the club also introduced a bold goalkeeper shirt featuring an abstract black and grey brushstroke pattern.
The official reveal arrived just ahead of the club's opening fixture of the campaign, following a pre-season period where Persepolis trained in apparel from their previous technical sponsor Majid.
US Grosseto 26-27 Home & Away Kits Revealed
Italian club US Grosseto 1912 have unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season, produced once again by Erreà.
The Grosseto 26-27 home shirt comes in the club's traditional red base, featuring a central white vertical stripe that is interrupted across the middle to accommodate the Lamioni Holding sponsor logo. The white vertical bar incorporates an intricate tone-on-tone decorative pattern, complemented by white accents on the collar, sleeve cuffs, and side panels.
Completing the set, the Grosseto 26-27 away jersey reverses the palette with a clean white base adorned with a subtle all-over tonal feathered pattern. Red detailing appears on the collar, cuffs, and thin horizontal chest bands, while the standout element is a standalone red griffin emblem on the left chest in place of the standard club crest.
Macclesfield FC 26-27 Third Kit Released
Macclesfield FC have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 26-27 season, completing their wardrobe for the upcoming campaign. Produced by new technical partner DNA Sports Solutions, the shirt arrives with a bold "Back in Black" theme.
The DNA Macclesfield FC 26-27 third jersey features a black base complemented by tonal vertical stripes repeating the club's "SILKMEN" nickname down the front. Vibrant yellow and light grey paneling accentuates the sides, collar details, and sleeve cuffs, while monochromatic yellow logos, including a recolored club crest and the Duck and Cover main sponsor, finish the look.
Matching black shorts and socks with corresponding grey and yellow detailing complete the Macclesfield FC 26-27 third strip, which joins the previously released home and away kits.
Trabzonspor 26-27 Kit Features Hidden Glow-in-the-Dark Crest
A fascinating hidden detail on the new Joma Trabzonspor 26-27 black kit has caught football shirt collectors by surprise. After purchasing the official shirt from the club store, Asimingo discovered that the Trabzonspor crest is manufactured with phosphorescent, glow-in-the-dark material.
When charged under light, the badge emits an intense, bright cyan glow when placed in the dark. The effect gradually fades over several hours, functioning via standard photoluminescent pigment rather than electronic elements.
Interestingly, this unique feature was not prominently highlighted during the official marketing rollout of the shirt.
