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.
All "Gold" Adidas Final World Cup Match Ball
Adidas has showcased the new Trionda Final, the official match ball for the semi-finals and final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The brand revealed the ball in a special photoshoot dubbed a family reunion, displaying the new edition alongside iconic past World Cup match balls such as the Jabulani, Etrusco, and Telstar.
The Adidas 2026 World Cup Trionda Final match ball features a color palette of white, black, gold, and red. A distinctive element of the design is the inclusion of the 2026 host cities, which are printed in a distressed font across the panels. The Trionda Final is now available to purchase through Adidas following its official launch.
Hartlepool United 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new Hartlepool United 26-27 home kit has been officially released by the club today, designed by Meyba under the theme 'A new era. A new dawn.'
The blue and white shirt features the return of Workwear Express as the main front-of-shirt sponsor, officially replacing Prestige Group.
Manchester City 26-27 Away Kit Leaked
Based on our leaked information, Vietnamese kit expert @jerseystory_vn has created a mockup image of the upcoming Manchester City 26-27 away kit, modeled by Erling Haaland.
The new kit features a worker bee pattern, which is a deep cultural symbol in Manchester's history, famously representing the city's rich industrial heritage and the hard-working spirit of its citizens.
What do you think of the Manchester City 26-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
FC Zürich 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Swiss club FC Zürich has officially launched its new Castore home and away kits for the 26-27 season.
The Castore FC Zürich 26-27 home and away shirts have bespoke designs. The home option comes with a pretty horrible (in our opinion) stripes design. Meanwhile, he away kit stands out by incorporating a subtle topographical map of Zurich into its design.
The Downfall of the FIFA World Cup Winners Badge
Recent iterations of the World Cup winners patch have a noticeable decline in quality, as highlighted by our follower @AmosMurphy_. What was once a premium, beautifully textured addition to a national team shirt has now been reduced to a standard, flat heat-pressed decal.
The shift towards cheaper materials on major international kits stands in stark contrast to other areas of the football shirt market, where we see embossed details and multilayer 3D crest more often.
2026 MLS All-Star Kit Released
Major League Soccer and Adidas have officially unveiled the 2026 MLS All-Star jersey. The new kit will be worn during the 30th MLS All-Star Game when the league's top players face off against the best of Liga MX on July 29 in Charlotte.
The 2026 MLS All-Star kit features a striking 1990s inspired design highlighted by blue and green accents, serving as a direct nod to the original MLS logo and brand colors from the league's inception. It is the first All-Star jersey to feature the classic Adidas Trefoil logo, adding a strong retro aesthetic to the modern kit.
Mallorca 26-27 Away Kit Released
RCD Mallorca has officially launched its new 26-27 away kit. Produced by Nike, the secondary strip for the upcoming Spanish La Liga season was revealed to fans on July 8.
The Nike RCD Mallorca 26-27 away shirt introduces a sleek design, being predominantly black. It features a striking horizontal stripe across the chest and is highlighted by gold accents on the logos and detailing, offering a clean and modern look.
The new Nike RCD Mallorca 26-27 away kit is available to purchase online immediately. Fans can also find it in official club stores starting July 9.
CSD Municipal 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Guatemalan champions CSD Municipal have unveiled their kit set for 26-27 Liga Nacional season, all made by English brand Umbro.
All three kits features outstanding bespoke designs: A vibrant red base with black collar and gold crests for the home kit, a dark shirt with deep blue houndstooth pattern for the away kit, and a striking turquoise look with amazing brushstroke-like graphic for the third kit.
What do you think of CSD Municipal kit? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Salford City FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Salford City FC have released their new away kit for 2026-27 season, made by Adidas and will be worn in their EFL League Two campaign next season.
This is their first-ever kit to feature the brand new club crest introduced earlier this month. The white design features black accents and orange trims - representing the club's traditional colors, and completed with white shorts and socks that use identical details. It is also notable that with AIG as their sponsor, the shirt does carry the same vibe as Manchester United in the late 2000s
What do you think of Salford City FC 26-27 away kit? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Manchester United 26-27 Away Kit Based on Salford City Kit
Firefox Becomes Wrexham 26-27 Main Shirt Sponsor - Black 26-27 Away Kit Teased
Wrexham AFC has officially announced a multi-year partnership with Firefox, with the web browser becoming the club's new front-of-shirt sponsor starting from the 26-27 season. Firefox replaces United Airlines, whose logo featured on Wrexham's shirts in previous seasons. The new sponsorship agreement covers both the men's and women's teams.
The announcement included a teaser of Wrexham's new 26-27 away kit, displaying the Firefox logo on the front. The club playfully noted that the full kit design is currently "blocked for privacy" in a nod to the browser's privacy features, with a full reveal coming soon. The new black and red away kit will make its on-pitch debut during Wrexham's upcoming match against Wisla Krakow.
Financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed. The partnership serves as another significant commercial addition for Wrexham as the club prepares for its upcoming Championship campaign.