Augsburg Leave Nike for Mizuno
Nov 15, 2022, by John
Last night, German club FC Augsburg had their annual general meeting. One important announcement was made regarded their kit supplier, which will no longer be Nike from 2023.
Augsburg Join Mizuno
FC Augsburg announced that they have signed a five-year contract with Japanese brand Mizuno.
This deal will have two major improvements over the 9-year-long Nike era. Firstly, the yearly payment by Mizuno will be around 1.4 million Euros, dwarfing Nike's 700,000 Euros.
The second benefit under Mizuno will be that fans get a say in the kit designs, something Nike did not offer.
Augsburg are the second German club to be outfitted by the Japanese sportswear brand, after they signed with Bochum for 2022.
What do you think of this kit deal? Will Mizuno make better Augsburg shirts than Nike did? Comment below.
Pumas UNAM 2026-27 Puma Training Kit Leaked
Following the official announcement that Puma will replace Nike as the club's kit supplier for the 2026-27 season, the first image of the new Pumas UNAM training kit has surfaced online. Shared by Pumas jersey specialist account @FeedbackAuriazu, the leak gives fans their first look at the team's training gear under the returning German brand, which previously equipped the club during their last title-winning era.
The new Puma Pumas UNAM 2026-27 training kit features a navy base with a dense pattern of curved lines across the front. It is finished with gold detailing.
Yardland x NOCTA 2026 Festival Jersey Revealed
Drake's Nike sub-label NOCTA has teamed up with the Yardland festival to release an exclusive collaborative jersey for the 2026 edition of the event. The first images of the shirt have surfaced online, giving fans a closer look at the limited-edition piece.
The Yardland x NOCTA 2026 festival jersey features a vibrant orange base, complete with screen-printed elements and the signature NOCTA owl logo prominently displayed. Constructed from a Dri-FIT style performance material, the shirt also includes squad numbers, blending classic football kit aesthetics with festival streetwear.
This special collaboration will not see a wide retail release. The Yardland x NOCTA jersey is produced in highly limited quantities and will only be available for purchase exclusively on-site at the 2026 Yardland festival.
Cristiano Ronaldo Wears Number 21 Kit in Tribute to Diogo Jota
The Portugal national team paid tribute to Diogo Jota on the one-year anniversary of his passing following their 2026 World Cup Round of 32 victory against Croatia. After securing a 2-1 win to advance in the tournament, the entire Portugal squad stood together on the pitch to honor their former teammate.
In a special gesture, Cristiano Ronaldo wore a Portugal shirt featuring Jota's number 21. Rather than his iconic number 7, Ronaldo donned the number 21 jersey post-match to lead the team's respects, highlighting the emotional weight of the anniversary for the national squad.
Diogo Jota, who regularly wore the number 21 for Portugal, passed away on July 3, 2025. The tribute served as a poignant moment during Portugal's 2026 World Cup campaign, with the images of the squad's unified stance and Ronaldo's commemorative jersey being widely shared across the football community.
Córdoba CF 26-27 Away & Third Kits Revealed
Spanish club Córdoba CF and technical sponsor Joma have officially unveiled their new away and third kits for the 2026-27 season.
The Córdoba CF 2026-27 away kit introduces an elegant black and gold colorway. Its standout design element is a sublimated urban map of the city of Córdoba across the front of the shirt, symbolizing the club's bond with its streets and history. To complete the homage, the inside of the collar features the inscription "Cada calle, un latido" (Every street, a heartbeat). The shirt is finished with a ribbed crew neck and contrasting cuffs, while the club crest is applied in transparent silicone to improve flexibility.
Released alongside the away shirt, the Córdoba CF 2026-27 third kit is predominantly garnet. This design serves as a direct tribute to the city's historic Roman Temple. Inside the collar, the shirt bears the phrase "Once pilares, una pasión" (Eleven pillars, one passion), referencing the eleven preserved columns of the famous archaeological site. Both the away and third kits are manufactured using recycled polyester and feature breathable micro-mesh technology for optimal on-pitch performance.
FC Lugano 26-27 Home & Third Kits Released
Swiss Super League side FC Lugano have officially presented their new 2026-27 home and third kits. Made by Erreà, the new jerseys will be worn throughout the upcoming domestic campaign.
The home kit introduces a clean design in black with a white 'v' across the chest, while the third kit is beige-brown, with a city map graphic printed across the front, symbolizing the team's strong connection to its home city