Qatar Respond to Hummel's Statement on Their Human Rights Record
The Qatar Supreme Committee have released a statement in response to Hummel's criticism of the nation's human rights record and disregard for migrant workers in preparation for the World Cup.
Qatar Respond to Hummel Statement
Hummel created quite a bit of buzz the other day as they announced the reason for their semi-hidden logos on Denmark's World Cup kits, claiming that they wanted to be "invisible" at the tournament which had cost so many people their lives and that they do not support Qatar as a host nation.
They received praise from some corners for taking a stand, while others saw it as a hollow gesture intended to cultivate their image as a brand that cares. Yesterday, the Qatar Supreme Committee waded in to give their own response to the Danish brand's stance.
The Supreme Committee is the entity responsible for overseeing all construction and infrastructure projects for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They released the following statement:
The Guardian reported that 6,500 migrant workers died from 2011 to 2020 while working on construction projects for the World Cup, and that these figures were obtained from the governments of the countries of origin of these workers, namely India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Another figure of 1,200 was reported by the International Trade Union Confederation, while numbers tallied from the embassies of the aforementioned countries saw 1,329 mentioned as the number of deaths from 2010-2013. The real number of deaths will likely never be known, but it is safe to say it is a lot higher than the "official" number of three, stated by FIFA president Gianni Infantino earlier this year.
Some of the accommodation that was provided to migrant workers in Qatar.
60 workers were arrested in August this year for protesting their sub-standard working conditions the delays of the salaries which were months long in some cases, with some of then even deported as a result.
What do you make of Qatar's response to Hummel's statement? Comment below.
Adidas Predator Beckham 2026 Signature Boots Leaked - 5 New Images
rkidfootball gives us another look at the Adidas Predator Beckham 26-27 signature soccer cleats, to be released this fall.
João Cancelo Becomes First Player to Claim 4 Titles and Wear Champions Patches in Europe’s Top 5 Leagues
João Cancelo has set an unprecedented kit and trophy milestone, becoming the first player to win the league title and wear the dedicated reigning champions patch across 4 of Europe's top 5 leagues:
Serie A (Juventus): Won Scudetto in 17-18, wore the champions patch in 18-19.
Premier League (Manchester City): Gold champions badge worn in 18-19, 20-21, & 21-22; won the title from 20-21 to 22-23.
Bundesliga (Bayern Munich): Champions patch worn in 21-22, won the title in 22-23.
LaLiga (Barcelona): Gold badge worn in 22-23, 24-25, & 25-26, won LaLiga in 25-26.
Ligue 1 is the only top-five European league where the Portuguese full-back has not played, leaving him just one league away from completing the full set of top 5 European league titles and sleeve patches.
Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the information and graphic.
New 26-27 V.League 1 Logo and Sleeve Patch Released
Vietnam's top domestic league, V.League 1, has officially launched its brand-new competition logo and sleeve patch ahead of 26-27 season.
This follows Vietnam Professional Football (VPF) new brand identity across all three of the country's professional competitions: V.League 1, V.League 2, and the National Cup.
The newly introduced patch marks a major visual departure from previous designs, completely dropping the split dual-layout format (competition logo on one side, title sponsor logo on the other) used since 2018. The overall silhouette has also received a full overhaul, transitioning away from the hexagonal shape seen over the past six years to a sleek, rounded oval design.
Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the detailed information.
No More Zeus: Eye Sports Crotone 26-27 Home Kit Released
Italian Serie C side Crotone have officialy announced their new home kit, made by new supplier Eye Sport, who replaced Zeus after 16 years.
The new design takes a smart approach on the traditional blue and red stripes by using a Capo Colonna graphic in between the stripes, paying tribute to the famous ancient temple. While the collar is ver simple, the sleeve cuffs uses an interesting combination of red base and yellow cultural pattern.
What do you think of the new Eye Sport Crotone 26-27 home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
AC Milan Honor Legend With Special Franco Baresi Patch
In their Serie A season opener against Torino, AC Milan debuted a special patch on their shirts to honour club legend Franco Baresi, who passed away in July at the age of 66.
The commemorative patch features the message “6 per sempre” (“No. 6 forever”), referencing Baresi's iconic shirt number, which was permanently retired by the Rossoneri. Each character was selected from thousands of handwritten messages left by supporters following his passing.
Worn on the left sleeve, the patch will feature on the shirts of Milan's men's team, women's team and youth teams throughout the 2026/27 season. A beautiful and deeply personal tribute to one of the greatest figures in the club's history.
Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.