Kit Clash? - Hertha and Schalke Both Wear Light Kits
Oct 23, 2022, by John
Today's Bundesliga match between Hertha and Schalke was met with several complaints from fans, who had trouble properly visually distinguishing the two sides.
Hertha and Schalke Wear Similarly Light Outfits
Hertha of course wore their usual blue and white stripes, combined with blue shorts and white socks. The kit itself is mainly white, including an almost solid white back.
Schalke's first two kit choices are both not suitable for this match, as one is blue and the other white. This leaves only their third kit, which has a light mint colour.
Depending on the lighting, it can appear similar to white, which makes up the majority of Hertha's home look. The result is a mainly white team playing against an off-white looking side.
The TV images show that these opposing colours are quite similar. This begs the question why Schalke did not release a dark kit for their 22-23 line-up. Since their home and away shirts are blue and white, it seems like a no-brainer that a colour contrasting both of these is necessary for the third option. Mint does not fulfill this requirement, however.
Our best solution for this small kit dilemma would have been Hertha wearing their navy away outfits, something they did several times at home last season. Alternatively, Schalke could have opted for a new black fourth jersey, perhaps even a simple teamwear solution.
What do you think of the kits worn in today's match? What would your ideal solution be? 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.
