Harry Kane and 7 Other Captains Plan to Wear Anti-Discrimination Armbands At World Cup
The captains of England, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Switzerland and Wales plan to wear a special armband at the World Cup in Qatar as part of the "OneLove" campaign against discrimination.
"OneLove" Anti-Discrimination Armbands
The OneLove campaign was started by the Netherlands and the seven other countries listed above have all pledged their support to the cause by having their national team captain wear a multicoloured armband during World Cup games in Qatar. The campaign will supposedly "use the power of football to promote inclusion and send a message against discrimination of any kind as the eyes of the world fall on the global game".
Ahead of wearing the armband for the first time against Italy, Harry Kane was wheeled out to spout the following scripted line, among others:
“As captains, we may all be competing against each other on the pitch, but we stand together against all forms of discrimination."
The heart shaped logo with "OneLove" branding and multi-colour stripes are intended to "symbolise the message" of inclusivity. The move has been rightly called out as a token gesture, undertaken to garner good publicity for the participating nations rather than to make any real difference to the state of affairs in Qatar.
The football associations of each country remained silent on the highly discriminatory goings-on in Qatar during the preparation for the tournament, made possible by horribly treated, underpaid, or in some cases worked-to-death migrant labourers, in a country where homosexuality is illegal and women's rights are restricted. They will all profit heavily from this World Cup while hoping their armbands will mark them out as the good guys as they reap the fruits of the discrimination they claim to oppose.
The ever-morally devoid FIFA may have something to say about these armbands, which seem to go against their rules relating to kits and equipment, as seen below.
The Daily Mail report that FIFA have not yet granted permission for the use of the special armbands, and their good friends at the Qatari FA are probably not too pleased about the idea of this kind of on-pitch statement happening on their own turf.
What do you think of this campaign? Do you think it will make any difference whatsoever? Comment below.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' Releasing Next Week
Nike is set to officially bring back one of its most famous crossover designs, the Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial", releasing on September 19, 2026. First introduced in 2013 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant's lifelong passion for football, the sneaker drew direct inspiration from the vibrant 2013 Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Thirteen years after its original debut, the model returns under the modernized Protro banner, uniting basketball performance with iconic football heritage. Big thanks to House of Heat.
The shoe faithfully recreates the beloved colorway, featuring a bold gradient across the engineered mesh upper in Red Plum, Pink Flash, and Electric Green. Signature football details define the look, including the oversized forefoot Swoosh that mimics Mercurial boot branding, massive block-letter "NIKE" lettering across the medial flank, and a translucent neon green outsole. Modern Protro upgrades have been implemented beneath the surface to provide improved cushioning and traction.
SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 Third Kit Released
Norwegian Toppserien side SK Brann Kvinner have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Nike in collaboration with Unisport. The team debuted the vibrant new design during their away fixture against Lyn in Oslo.
The Nike SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 third shirt features a purple base paired with a large, dark rhododendron flower graphic printed across the front. The design honors Bergen's reputation as Norway's "Rhododendron City," known for the vibrant bushes that flourish in gardens and parks across the city. All branding, including the Nike Swoosh, monochrome Brann crest, and sponsor logos, is applied in a contrasting bright pink.
On the back, the jersey includes the inscription "For Bergen" in gothic lettering just below the collar, symbolizing the pride of representing the city on away trips. The new third uniform completes Brann Kvinner's 26-27 wardrobe alongside their traditional red home and dark away kits.
Special Club América 26-27 Kit Font Released
Club América has unveiled a special commemorative kit font for the 26-27 season, celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the club's marquee Clásico matches throughout September. The bespoke nameset replaces the regular squad typography on the back of Las Águilas' primary yellow home shirt, adopting the iconic green, white, and red of the Mexican flag.
The custom numbers feature a deep green base detailed with thin white vertical pinstripes. Embedded along the vertical lines are historic commemorative inscriptions, including the club name, the date "16 - 09 - 1810" marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence, and "INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO". The player names above are rendered in vibrant red with a clean white outline.
To complete the patriotic design, each numeral incorporates a geometric red and cream 3D shadow effect, alongside Club América's crest placed at the base of every digit. The special typography delivers a unique cultural tribute, adding extra identity to the squad's jerseys during one of the most important periods of the Mexican football calendar.
