Messi Does Not Wear 22-23 Adidas Signature Boots
Sep 3, 2022, by Chris
Lionel Messi has had a great season with PSG in the Ligue 1 so far, scoring 3 goals and giving 5 assists. However, he did so not wearing the cleats Adidas (originally) intended.
Signature Boots Scrapped Last Minute? Messi Wears Solar Green Adidas X Speedportal Launch Colorway
Leo Messi does not wear his Adidas X Speedportal Balon Te Adoro football boots that were unveiled on 9 August 2022. Instead, he is wearing the regular Solar Green Adidas X Speedportal launch cleats.
Thre is a chance that Messi will wear them in the 2022 World Cup
The reason why Messi did not switch to his Balon Te Adoro boots has not been revealed. However, everything indicates the boots either have been scrapped or that the launch was postponed. Indeed, the article on Soccer Bible about the boot has been deleted.
Messi's boots are modified for the superstar
It is possible that Messi will switch to the boots at a later stage, possibly even in the 2022 World Cup.
Modified Messi Adidas X Speedportal Boots
If we look at the tech side, Messi's Adidas X Speedportal football boots are a bit but not heavily modified. They come with a different tongue (burrito tongue), a modified upper, and a different stud configuration.
What do you think of Messi not wearing his signature boots? Do you think he will wear them anytime, possibly in the 2022 World Cup? Comment below.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
