Morocco Want Adidas To Scrap Algeria 22-23 Pre-Match Shirt
Recently, Adidas officially launched the Algeria 22-23 home and away shirts as well as a pre-match shirt, which is inspired by Mechouar Palace in Algeria according to Adidas' press release.
Mechouar Palace
However, neighboring country Morocco respectively its ministry of culture alleges that the geometric blue, teal and yellow design derives from a pattern called zellige. Said pattern is found in Moroccan mosaics according to the ministry's lawyer.
The lawyer of Morocco's ministry of culture, Mr Elajouti, claims that the new design is cultural appropriation and "an attempt to steal a form of Moroccan cultural heritage and use it outside its context". This allegation was made in a letter to Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted.
Zellij mosaics
Elajouti wants Adidas to scrap the Algeria 2022-2023 pre-match jersey within the next two weeks as it "contributes to the loss and distortion of the identity and history of these cultural elements".
It is nothing new that Algeria and Morocco have tensions since the two nations clash ever since gaining independence from France in the 20th century.
What do you think of the Adidas Algeria 22-23 pre-match shirt? Drop us a line below.
Toronto Police Seize Record 16,000+ Counterfeit Shirts Worth CA$3.5M
Toronto police have carried out the largest seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian history, recovering more than 16,000 fake items with FIFA, Nike, Adidas and Puma branding, as well as flags and two counterfeit FIFA World Cup trophies. The haul has an estimated street value of CA$3.5 million and includes replicas of Team Canada, Argentina, Portugal and Croatia kits. Two suspects, 41-year-old Ramy Jaber and 62-year-old Walid Sarhan, were arrested after police acted on a tip about a Mississauga warehouse and executed a search warrant.
The pair allegedly supplied the fraudulent merchandise to retail stores through a legitimate trading company, with customers charged full price under the impression they were buying authentic products. Some NFL jerseys were also recovered in the operation.
Story via @PhilPerkinsCP24.
Spain Confirm 2026 World Cup Squad Numbers
Spain have confirmed the squad numbers for their 26 players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Coach Luis de la Fuente's team will wear these numbers throughout the tournament as they aim for a second title, opening against Cabo Verde on June 15 in Atlanta.
The confirmed numbers are:
1: David Raya
2: Marc Pubill
3: Alejandro Grimaldo
4: Eric García
5: Marcos Llorente
6: Mikel Merino
7: Ferran Torres
8: Fabián Ruiz
9: Gavi
10: Dani Olmo
11: Yeremy Pino
12: Pedro Porro
13: Joan García
14: Aymeric Laporte
15: Álex Baena
16: Rodri
17: Nico Williams
18: Martín Zubimendi
19: Lamine Yamal
20: Pedri
21: Mikel Oyarzabal
22: Pau Cubarsí
23: Unai Simón
24: Marc Cucurella
25: Víctor Muñoz
26: Borja Iglesias.
Bursaspor 26-27 Kits Released - Massive Five-Kit Collection by New Balance
Turkish club Bursaspor and technical sponsor New Balance have yet again gone all out for the 2026-2027 season, officially releasing an extensive collection of five distinct kit designs at once.
The collection heavily explores Bursaspor's iconic green and white color palette through four different primary patterns. The drop includes a horizontal and a vertical striped shirt, a sleek dark green option with thin white pinstripes, a striking half-and-half design, as well as a sleek cream and green kit.
With such a wide variety of designs to choose from, which of the five new New Balance Bursaspor 26-27 kits is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
Leaked: Adidas Newcastle United 26-27 Home Kit Spotted in Store
The Adidas Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit was spotted hanging on a retail rack in Malaysia, via @Choakie (courtesy of @yoester83).
Fenerbahçe Reveals 120th Anniversary Logo, 26-27 Kits Launch June 3
Fenerbahçe has revealed its special 120th anniversary logo. The change, posted on June 1, marks the start of the 120 years celebrations for the club founded in 1907.
The announcement comes ahead of the launch of the 2026-27 kit collection. Adidas will produce the home, away and third jerseys featuring classic yellow and navy designs inspired by the club's early history, along with a modified crest noting 1907-2027.
The kits and related fan products will be unveiled at an event on June 3.
Juventus 26-27 Away Kit
We get a closer look at the Adidas Juventus 2026-2027 away kit, thanks to @fgfmurray.
Oddly, despite being an official Adidas product, the Juventus text on the back is skew.