Adidas Italy 2022 Beckenbauer Jacket Released
Oct 7, 2022, by Chris
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Adidas are releasing a special retro nations collection as part of their Adidas Originals range. The collection includes an Italy track top despite Italy are not qualified for Qatar.
The collection is not part of the Adidas x Italy deal that starts in 2023
The Adidas Originals Italy Track Top is not related to Adidas' upcoming deal with the Italian national football team. It does not feature any official Italy national team brandings. teams
Adidas 2022 Beckenbauer Italy Track Top
This is the Italy 2022 Beckenbauer Italy jacket, made by Adidas.
The Adidas Beckenbauer track top celebrates the iconic Adidas track tops introduced in the 1960s. It has all the classic details like the 3-Stripes and high neck.
The Adidas Beckenbauer Track Top for Italy is blue with details in the Italian tricolor - red, green, and white. Officially, the colors are Bright Royal/White/Red/Green.
Tech-wise, the Adidas Beckenbauer Track Top has been brought into the 21st century. It is made from at least 40% recycled materials.
Brought into the 21st century: Adidas use at least 40% recycled materials
Fitting pants and a t-shirt in the same design round off the collection.
Adidas Italy Beckenbauer Pants
Adidas Italy 3-Stripes T-Shirt
Available from October 21, 2022, the Adidas Italy 2022 Beckenbauer Italy football jacket retails at 65 GBP (80 EUR). The t-shirt is available for 35 EUR.
Adidas 2022 Beckenbauer Collection
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Special Detail on the FA Community Shield Sleeve Patch
The sleeve patch worn during recent 2026 FA Community Shield match featured a unique, customized touch: the ribbon running across the shield was split into red and sky blue, representing the primary colors of Arsenal and Manchester City.
This bespoke ribbon colorway tradition first debuted at the 2015 FA Community Shield in the clash between Arsenal and Chelsea.
The only exceptions to this colored-ribbon tradition occurred in 2020 (Arsenal vs. Liverpool) and 2025 (Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool), where the ribbons on the patch were rendered in neutral white. This adjustment is believed to be the FA's standard protocol to maintain visual balance when both competing clubs share the same primary kit color (red).
Another unique scenario took place in 2021. Even though Manchester City wore their away kit against Leicester City, the patch still featured both clubs' traditional home colors. This was possible because City’s sky blue and Leicester’s royal blue possess distinguishable shades.
Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting this detail and creating the collage.
Gianluigi Donnarumma Prefers Replica Kits
During the 2026 FA Community Shield, Gianluigi Donnarumma was once again spotted wearing a replica jersey on the pitch rather than an authentic player-issue shirt. Details such as the embroidered crest and the standard dryCELL branding confirmed his kit choice.
This marks the second consecutive season since joining Manchester City that the Italian goalkeeper has opted for the replica version. The reason stems from Puma's player-issue shirts featuring a tighter, more athletic cut, whereas Donnarumma prefers a looser, roomier fit for maximum comfort and freedom of movement.
Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting this detail and creating the comparison graphic.
Rodri to Wear Number 16 at FC Barcelona
Incoming FC Barcelona signing Rodri is set to wear his trademark number 16 jersey following his big-money switch from Manchester City. The Spanish international midfielder has built an iconic association with the number throughout his career at club level with Manchester City and on the international stage with Spain.
The number 16 shirt had previously belonged to young midfielder Fermín López. Following direct conversations between the players, Fermín has agreed to vacate the number and switch to the number 7 shirt, allowing Rodri to take his favored jersey ahead of the 26-27 season.
Real Zaragoza 26-27 Away Kit Released
The new Real Zaragoza 26-27 away kit was officially launched, bringing back the club's traditional "tomate" (tomato) red look for the upcoming season.
Manufactured by Adidas, the Real Zaragoza 2026-27 away jersey features a vibrant red base complemented by a vertical blue and white stripe running down the left chest behind the club crest. White Adidas Three Stripes sit on the shoulders, while the round collar and sleeve cuffs feature subtle white and blue trim details. Caravan Fragancias returns as the main front-of-shirt sponsor.
Matching red shorts and socks with white accents and "RZ" detailing complete the full Real Zaragoza 26-27 away strip.
