CONMEBOL President Suggests Teams to Wear Retro Kits in 2030 World Cup
Oct 12, 2022, by Chris
The president of the South American football federation, Alejandro Domínguez, has come up with a special idea for the FIFA 2030 World.
France vs Brazil FIFA 2004 Centenary Match
The 2030 World Cup mark the 100-years anniversary of the World Cup
The FIFA 2030 World Cup will be the 24th FIFA World Cup. But what is more important is that it will mark the centennial of the first World Cup. The first World Cup took place in 1930 in Uruguay.
CONMEBOL President Makes Appeal For 2030 World Cup to Take Place in South America
The first-ever World Cup took place in 1930 in Uruguay.
Alejandro Domínguez made an appeal to FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, for the 2030 World Cup to be held in South America. It would be, in the words of the leader, "a gesture to honor the memory" of those who made the first edition of the World Cup possible, organized in 1930 in Uruguay.
The speech took place during a visit by Gianni Infantino to Paraguay, for the inauguration of a training center dedicated to women's football.
The host of the 2030 World Cup will be decided in 2024
The host of the 2030 World Cup will be decided in 2024. Today there are two officially launched bids: a South American one formed by Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile, and another from Europe with Portugal and Spain.
"There may be more luxurious, more modern stadiums in the world. We may even think that other countries can make a replica of the Centenary Stadium, but the truth is that there is only one Centenary Stadium," declared Alejandro Domínguez, about the stadium built in Montevideo to host matches of the first World Cup in history, in 1930.
In 2004, Brazil and France wore retro kits for the FIFA Centenary match
"History cannot be bought with money, luxury does not make history. I invite you [the Fifa president] to have a World Cup here in 2030, to play with the same uniforms [of 1930], to go back to the essence. We are ready to have the World Cup in 2030".
It would be not the first time for national teams to wear retro kits for a centennial. In 2004, for the FIFA Centenary Match, France faced Brazil wearing kits from the early 1900s.
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Grimsby Town 26-27 Third Kit Released
Grimsby Town and technical partner Lotto have officially revealed the club's new 26-27 third kit. Following the previous releases of their home and away strips, the new design draws inspiration from the earliest days of the Mariners playing at Blundell Park, combining a rich brown base with light blue and white accents.
The Grimsby Town 26-27 third jersey is predominantly brown, featuring a broad white chest band bordered by a thin sky blue line. The kit showcases an all-over sublimated diamond pattern across the body, with matching white and sky blue trim along the collar and sleeve cuffs. A monochrome white club crest sits on the chest, while a fisherman illustration is printed on the upper back as a sign-off detail.
Matching brown shorts and socks complete the full uniform for the Mariners. The new Lotto Grimsby Town 26-27 third strip will be available to purchase in-store from Friday, August 7, with online sales opening on Monday, August 10.
US Thionville Lusitanos 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
French club US Thionville Lusitanos has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, made in collaboration with Kappa. The new collection draws direct inspiration from the history, architecture, and soul of the city of Thionville. The reveal shoot took place at the historic Tour aux Puces, emphasizing the deep connection between the club and its local heritage.
The 26-27 home kit features a sky blue base with white trim along the collar and sleeve cuffs, complemented by custom graphic artwork along the lower hem depicting local landmarks and symbols. The away shirt shares the same design blueprint, opting for a clean light grey base paired with white accents and tonal architectural patterns near the bottom. Both shirts feature crewneck collars and host a range of local club sponsors.
The new Kappa US Thionville Lusitanos 26-27 home and away jerseys will be available to purchase starting August 14, 2026.
Oliver Baumann Slams FIFA Over World Cup Jersey Badge
Germany goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has publicly spoken out against FIFA's commercialization, pointing to a controversial practice involving temporary kit badges at the 2026 World Cup. In a recent interview with BILD, the goalkeeper criticized what German media have dubbed "Trikot Gate," shedding light on how players' match jerseys were handled for profit behind the scenes.
According to Baumann, FIFA applied special commemorative patches to player shirts before matches, labeling players with titles like "Legacy" or "Debutant." However, immediately after matches, staff entered the dressing room to peel those badges off the jerseys. Frustrated by the process, Baumann stated that players just wanted to keep their authentic kits intact rather than having them stripped.
Baumann did not play a match in the 2026 World Cup. Those badges are removed from the kits to be later part of trading cards, as part of a deal with Topps. However, it remains to be seen if badges of players who finally did not make a debut will be made into cards, or if it was just removed because of the streamlined process.
The goalkeeper appealed to governing bodies to prioritize the sport itself over endless commercial initiatives. Baumann warned that excessive commercialization, from stripped kit patches to unnecessary breaks, threatens to alienate fans and players who care about the tradition and passion of football.
Mohamed Salah Takes Number 10 Shirt at Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has officially completed his move to Turkish side Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool. Following his arrival, the Egyptian superstar has been assigned the club's number 10 shirt for the 26-27 season. The Turkish club had initially prepared the number 11 jersey, the same squad number Salah wore during his iconic stint at Anfield, but the winger requested number 10 instead to match his shirt number with the Egypt national team.
To accommodate the request, Trabzonspor player Ernest Muçi, who previously held the number 10 jersey, agreed to give up the squad number out of respect for his new teammate. During his arrival flight to Turkey, Salah was seen wearing a presentation kit featuring number 61. The number 61 holds special cultural significance in Trabzon, representing the province's vehicle code and a tradition celebrated by supporters in the 61st minute of matches.
Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, and his official number 10 kit is now available as the club prepares for the upcoming season.