AC Milan Wear Third Shirt at Home vs Monza
Another case of marketing before tradition occurred over the weekend as AC Milan wore their olive green third shirt in their home game against Monza.
Milan wear third shirt at home
On Sunday, AC Milan recorded an emphatic 4-1 victory over Monza at the San Siro, where they should play in their famous Rossoneri shirts, by all logic and tradition. Instead, they wore their green third kit whole Monza played in their red home shirts.
The original reason for third shirts was to provide an alternative option when a club's home and away shirts both clashed with the kit of their opponents, although that reasoning has long since been replaced by corporate greed and the desire to sell as much merchandise as possible. At best, they create some room for experimentation and give fans the option of wearing something a bit different while supporting their team, but a club's historical colours should always be given priority when playing.
Logic would dictate that for this game, as the home team, Milan should have worn their home colours. As Monza were the away team and home kit is red, they should have worn their white away kit, or at a push, their pale blue third kit, avoiding any possibility of a clash. Instead, Milan gave their third shirt an unnecessary outing in the hope of boosting sales. This is becoming an increasingly common tactic by clubs, foregoing their heritage and identity in favour of using the pitch and the players as advertising space.
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Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portuguese Liga 2 club FC Penafiel has officially launched its new home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Nike. The release heralds a new kit deal for the club, leaning into a classic aesthetic that honors their traditional Rubro-Negro identity.
The Nike FC Penafiel 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red, styled with a contrasting black polo collar and open v-neck cut. Adding to the retro design, the club badge is set within a dark circular crest frame on the left chest, accompanied by a black Nike Swoosh and white Abanca sponsorship branding across the chest.
The FC Penafiel 26-27 home shirt is available now through the club's official webshop, priced at €59.99.
Nigeria Women Update Crest With 10 Stars
At the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defending champions Nigeria featured a special detail on their shirts: 10 stars added above their crest. The "Super Falcons" had never worn stars on their kits in previous WAFCONs.
The 10 stars represent Nigeria's 10 continental titles, celebrating their history as the most dominant team in African women's football. Big thanks to our Vietnamese partner @jerseystory_vn for the collage image.
