7 Clubs With No Shirt Sponsor in 22-23
Shirt sponsorship has been the norm at club level since the 70s, but these seven clubs are outliers in that regard.
7 Clubs With No Shirt Sponsor
As teams try to squeeze as much advertising revenue as possible out of their kits, space on the sleeves, shoulders, and back of shirts is now increasingly occupied by companies that you've never heard of, usually with names that give no indication of what they actually do. While not all clubs have sold off these sections yet, central chest sponsors have been part and parcel of football kits for decades.
Clubs don't tend to waste time replacing a sponsor when their contracts run out, but in some cases there is a gap between the old and the new. It can be because of lofty financial demands, lengthy negotiations, some sort of scandal that leads to one party ending a deal unilaterally, a lack of potential suitors for a not-so-marketable club or simply a wait before the new deal comes into effect. Whatever the reason, it very often leads to a better-looking shirt. Take a look at these seven clubs who are currently in between chest sponsors.
Boca Juniors
The presence of the yellow band on Boca's iconic home shirt means that it will never look too plain in the absence of a sponsor. Their dramatic title win surely helped, but this one will become a classic.
Bordeaux
Likewise for Bordeaux, the chevron is an ever-present and fitting a logo around/over/under it without taking away from the overall look is not an easy task. Such a shame they've squeezed one in over the Adidas logo.
Colorado Rapids
MLS teams used to play with their name splashed across the front, so it really is odd to see a blank chest on an American club's jersey.
Granada
Granada seem to have an on-and-off relationship with chest sponsors, going without one in five of the last ten seasons. Looking at some of their previous partners, they're much better off alone.
Nottingham Forest
A case could be made here that a sponsor might actually balance out the high collar and tonal sleeve pattern of the home shirt, but it is nonetheless a nice change of pace for a Premier League team.
SPAL
Striped kits without sponsors always look great, but Macron have designed a real beauty for Spal this season. The gorgeous detailing on the front can be seen here in all it's glory, but they snuck in a small sponsor on the match kit.
Venezia
Venezia's kits have been drawing praise from all corners for the last few years, with part of the appeal being the stylised lettering on the chest. We hear a lot about the importance of "visual identity" for clubs and Venezia certainly know what they're doing in that department.
What do you think of the sponsorless look for these teams? Would any of them be improved by the addition of a logo? Comment below.
Trabzonspor 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Fourth Kits Released
Trabzonspor and Joma have officially released the club's new 2026-27 kit collection. The set features four distinct designs, unveiled by the Turkish club under the campaign slogan "En güzel formalar #BizdeVar".
The Joma Trabzonspor 2026-27 home kit features the thickest stripes seen during the brand's partnership with the club, presenting the classic claret and blue colors in a bold layout. The collection is completed by a solid blue away kit, a maroon third kit, and a black alternative fourth kit, offering a wide variety of options for the upcoming campaign.
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The kit was created using Puma's AI Creator tool in late 2024, with almost 180,000 kits designed by City supporters, and the final design was chosen from 10 finalists.
Unique Svolme Delsalma-4 LE Boots Spotted at 2026 World Cup
During the 2026 World Cup, an extremely rare pair of football boots was spotted on the feet of Japanese player Junnosuke Suzuki in Monterrey, Mexico. The boots in question are the Svolme Delsalma-4 LE, a limited-edition release from the Japanese sports brand Svolme. Suzuki's pair is one of only 1,248 produced globally, making it a highly exclusive model on the international stage. Thanks to @abcdefutbol.
The Svolme Delsalma-4 LE is designed as a touch-focused boot, featuring a premium kangaroo leather upper that provides a soft and natural feel on the ball. The brand, which is well-known in Japan but rarely seen in major global competitions, released this limited run to coincide with the tournament in North America. Suzuki’s choice to wear the Delsalma-4 LE highlights a unique piece of Japanese football equipment during the biggest international competition.
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National League side Barrow AFC have completed their 2026-27 kit lineup with the launch of their new away shirt. Made by Puma, the away kit follows the release of the club's home strip earlier this month, confirming the brand as their technical sponsor for the upcoming season.
The Barrow AFC 2026-27 home kit, originally unveiled on June 1, is billed as "125 Years In The Making." The design serves as a traditional and commemorative tribute to the Cumbrian club's 125th anniversary. The newly revealed away kit provides a contrasting alternative for their travels, rounding out the wardrobe as they prepare for their National League campaign following their recent relegation from League Two.
Special Commemorative Patches for 1000th FIFA World Cup Match
To mark a significant milestone in football history, special commemorative patches were featured during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Tunisia and Japan in Monterrey. The fixture officially marked the 1000th match in the history of the tournament.
In recognition of the occasion, both the Japan and Tunisia national teams wore mini Match 1000 arm patches on their jerseys. The special detailing was spotted on the players' kits during the game, as well as on the shirts laid out in the dressing rooms beforehand.
The commemorative design was not limited to the competing teams, as the match officials also wore the Match 1000 patch on their referee kits. This subtle yet historic addition provided a unique touch to the kits for the milestone game.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/7065061298/special-adidas-world-cup-match-1000-referee-shirt.html
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Following Luka Modrić and Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer became the next player to wear two special patches when he appeared in Germany's second group-stage match against Ivory Coast.
On his right sleeve was the "Legacy" patch (which had already appeared in the opening match), while on his left sleeve was the "Golden Glove" patch, honoring the individual award he won at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
All Special 2026 World Cup Player Patches Revealed - Footy Headlines
