Ireland to Sign Castore Deal & Release All-New Logo
Update: Football Association of Ireland (FAI) CEO Jonathan Hill has confirmed that Ireland will get a new logo. Meanwhile, he "refused" to confirm that a deal with Castore has been agreed. The new Ireland logo would be part of attempts to create a fresh identity.
FAI CEO refused to confirm the Castore deal
"The deal we’ve done with a new kit supplier is of a magnitude and with a company we believe will transform how we interact with fans and customers, that’s important for finances," said Hill.
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"It’s a very positive deal. We won’t tell you the numbers when we announce it but it’s transformational. Their product and kit will help us in terms of conversations with prospective men’s senior team title sponsors."
November 2022: Ireland to Sign Castore Deal - New Crest Also on the Way?
The Irish Examiner report that Castore will replace Umbro as Ireland's new kit supplier.
Ireland to Sign Castore deal
Last month the FAI terminated their contract with JACC Sports, who had been providing them with Umbro kits (and New Balance from 2017-2020) for 28 years. The move came as a shock but it has since emerged that failure to make payments was behind the decision. Castore were touted as a potential replacement from the start and an announcement confirming them as the new technical sponsor should be made in the coming weeks.
Some of Castore's 22-23 club shirts.
Castore have grown rapidly in the football kit market, starting with only Rangers in the 20-21 season, they now make kits for 12 clubs across Europe. The Ireland deal marks their first foray into international kits, but the general reaction to the news amongst Irish fans has been negative. Although the brand is growing rapidly, there have been a significant number of quality issues with their jerseys, while their designs have also proven largely unpopular.
Ireland's last shirts from Umbro.
Ireland will wear their Umbro shirts for the last time in their friendly matches next week, with the first Castore efforts likely to be debuted in February.
New FAI Crest On The Way?
The Examiner say that "a broader brand redesign is in the offing", which seems to suggest that the FAI crest will be updated. The current version is a variation on the badge that was introduced in 2004 and tweaked a number of times since then. A reversion to one of their previous crests, from 1985 and 1990 respectively, would go down well with supporters, but would be a surprising move from the FAI.
Ireland also wore this shamrock crest on their kits from the 60s through to the mid 80s.
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Sporting 26-27 Pre-match Collection Released
The new Sporting CP 2026-27 pre-match collection has landed in the club's official Loja Verde store, revealing the warm-up apparel Sporting will wear ahead of matches during the 2026-27 season.
The pre-match range is headlined by two warm-up shirt designs featuring a cloud-inspired graphic. The first comes in a mint green and white colorway, while the second opts for a darker combination of charcoal and dark green.
Also included in the collection is the Sporting CP 2026-27 Hino jacket, finished in dark grey with contrasting white sleeve panels.
The entire collection features Nike's iconic Total 90 logo, reflecting the brand's continued push to revive the legendary football identity. It also incorporates Sporting's updated club crest, introduced as part of the club's 120th-anniversary identity refresh.
What do you think of the new Sporting CP 2026-27 pre-match collection? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
FC Den Bosch 26-27 Home Kit Released
The FC Den Bosch 2026-27 home kit was officially presented today, made by 14Fourteen. Drawing inspiration from the city's rich history and the many waters of 's-Hertogenbosch, the shirt features a traditional blue base with three darker blue stripes containing a distinct water pattern that symbolizes the bond between the city and its waterways. A classic white collar is added to give the jersey a retro and nostalgic vibe.
The 14Fourteen FC Den Bosch 2026-27 home jersey will be available to purchase starting July 4 at the club's Open Dag, before going on sale online.
Preußen Münster 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new Preußen Münster 2026-27 home kit has been officially released. Made by Jako, the latest primary shirt for the 3. Liga side introduces a classic and clean design that stays true to the club's traditional black, white, and green colors.
The Jako Preußen Münster 2026-27 home football shirt features a subtle striped pattern with a standout detail: the historical city coat of arms is elegantly embossed directly into the fabric. A striking white collar completes the design, while the club's initials SCP are placed on the outer back neck. Inside the collar, the Münster 4 Life logo further emphasizes the team's strong connection to its hometown.
FC Ingolstadt 26-27 Away Kit Released
The new FC Ingolstadt 04 away kit for the 2026-27 season has been officially revealed. Produced by Italian sportswear brand Erreà, Ingolstadt 26-27 Away Kit boasts a lion crest instead of the regular full logo. This will be a feature of the next few Ingolstadt away kits, apparently.
Gamba Osaka 26-27 Kits Released
The new Gamba Osaka home, away and goalkeeper kits were officially unveiled today. Made by Hummel, the new Gamba Osaka 2026-27 shirts will be worn in the upcoming Meiji Yasuda J1 League season, which marks the league's transition to a fall-spring calendar.
The Hummel Gamba Osaka 2026-27 home jersey features the club's traditional blue and black stripes, enhanced with a unique flame and pattern background. The away is white with a black-blue horizontal stripe on the chest, which also carries the flame motif.
Sporting CP 26-27 Training Collection Released
The new Sporting CP 2026-27 training collection is now available through the club's official Loja Verde store, giving fans a first look at the gear the squad will wear during preparations for the upcoming season.
The training range includes a full selection of items such as short-sleeve training jerseys, drill tops and jackets. The training shirt comes in dark green with subtle white detailing on the shoulders. It also features Sporting's updated club emblem, introduced as part of the club's 120th anniversary identity refresh.
What do you think of the new Sporting CP 2026-27 training collection? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Portugal 2026 World Cup Away Kit Debut
Portugal debuted a white-shorts variant for their 2026 World Cup Puma away kit in their recent match against Croatia. This was the first time the away kit being used at the tournament. Throughout all three Group Stage matches, Portugal had only worn their home kit.
Friendly matches back in March and June featured Portugal's original away kit featured dark turquoise shorts.
Which version do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below.
Koblenz 26-27 Home & Away Kits Revealed
The new TuS Koblenz home and away kits for the 2026-27 season have been revealed. Made by Jako, the new shirts will be worn in the upcoming Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar campaign.
The Jako TuS Koblenz 2026-27 home and away football shirts introduce custom designs for the German fifth-tier club. Jako has been producing the kits for TuS Koblenz since 2024, following the club's switch from previous supplier Capelli.
Jahn Regensburg 26-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
German 3. Liga club SSV Jahn Regensburg have officially unveiled their new Hummel home, away and goalkeeper kits for the 2026-27 season. The new kits were presented at a local branch of their main sponsor, Netto Marken-Discount, and aim to bridge the gap between modern lifestyle and the club's tradition.
The Hummel Jahn Regensburg 2026-27 home jersey features an elegant "Whisper White" base instead of a standard white, combined with "Chili Pepper" red on the sleeves and a broad central stripe. The central stripe includes a subtle tone-on-tone pattern that weaves together historical landmarks of Regensburg alongside club milestones. The Hummel Jahn Regensburg 2026-27 away jersey remains true to the classic Jahn red, enhanced by darker "Sundried Tomato" accents. It features a subtle pattern that represents the silhouette of the Jahnstadion's floodlights.
The Hummel Jahn Regensburg 2026-27 goalkeeper shirt is predominantly dark blue with a tone-on-tone pattern and vibrant orange highlights on the shoulders and logos. The grey third kit is carried over from last season.
The new Hummel SSV Jahn Regensburg 26-27 home, away and goalkeeper kits are available to purchase for €84.95.