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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Werder Bremen Weserstadion Centenary Kit Released
SV Werder Bremen and kit supplier Hummel have officially launched a special-edition jersey to mark the 100th anniversary of the Weserstadion. The club's iconic home on the river opened its gates on October 17, 1926, and the milestone is being honored throughout the 26-27 campaign with this commemorative release.
The outfield shirt opts for a clean, heritage-focused look with an all-white base accented by delicate green piping on the classic polo collar and sleeve cuffs. To maintain a minimalist finish, the club crest, Hummel logo, and main sponsor Matthäi are all executed in tonal white. A stadium graphic paired with the line "Wo die Weser einen großen Bogen macht" is printed on the inner collar, while the upper back is signed off with "100 Jahre Weserstadion." Alongside the player shirt, Hummel also revealed a contrasting goalkeeper jersey defined by a vibrant 1990s-inspired geometric pattern in purple, teal, and black.
Both centenary jerseys are scheduled to be worn on pitch on September 26, 2026, during a legends friendly between Werder Bremen and Real Madrid at the Weserstadion. The outfield shirt retails for €89.95 and is available now through Werder's online store.
Sassuolo 26-27 Third Kit Released
Puma and Italian club US Sassuolo have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Stepping away from the club's traditional green and black identity, the alternate strip adopts a bold blue aesthetic crafted to honor long-time owner and main sponsor MAPEI, celebrating more than two decades of partnership as well as paying tribute to the Mapei Stadium.
The Puma Sassuolo 26-27 third shirt features an 'Electro Royal' blue base adorned with thin white vertical pinstripes down the front, drawing inspiration from the striping in the club's emblem. It is detailed with a white collar featuring a subtle button placket, white underarm inserts, and white Puma cat logos. The Sassuolo crest is rendered in a monochrome blue and white execution on the left chest to match the centered MAPEI sponsor logo.
Erling Haaland Shows Off Nike Phantom 6 Signature Boots
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has provided the clearest look yet at his upcoming Nike Phantom 6 signature boots for the 26-27 season. After previously being spotted wearing the pair during training sessions with the Norwegian national team, the striker shared an image holding the finished low-cut boots inside the dressing room.
The new signature boots feature a Sky Blue and White color scheme that aligns naturally with Manchester City's primary colors. A distinctive cloud-like graphic wraps around the heel and rear section of the boot, adding an exclusive graphic touch over the light blue upper.
The Nike Phantom 6 Haaland boots are scheduled for an official launch on 1 October 2026.
Spezia Calcio 26-27 Third Kit Released
Kappa and Italian club Spezia Calcio have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 26-27 season. Titled "Liberty Soul," the new strip draws direct inspiration from the local decorative art and architecture of La Spezia.
The Spezia Calcio 26-27 third shirt comes in a rich garnet base, overlaid with an intricate tonal floral pattern inspired by the Liberty-style stained-glass windows adorning historic buildings throughout the city. Clean white accents provide contrast on the Kappa logos, the club crest on the left chest, and the main shirt sponsor. Honoring club heritage, Spezia's historic 1944 championship badge is placed on the upper back below the collar.
The new third kit completes the club's 26-27 collection alongside the white 120th-anniversary home shirt and the black-and-gold away jersey. It is available to purchase now via Spezia's official online store.
Special Adidas Argentina Messi 2026 'Farewell' Kit Collection Leaked
Based on leaked image, our partner @whatthekit_x created a mockup of Leo Messi, Emiliano Martínez and Rodrigo De Paul wearing the special Argentina kit, goalkeeper kit and pre-match shirt, respectively, featured Messi's personal brand logo to honor his legendary career with the national team.
Napoli Women 26-27 Away Kit Released
Following the launch of their ocean-themed home strip, Napoli Women have unveiled their new away kit for the 26-27 season. Produced in partnership with Swedish brand Craft and creative agency Modì, the jersey represents the second chapter of the club's "Dagli abissi al cielo" (From the abyss to the sky) narrative concept.
The design draws unique inspiration from Urania, the Neapolitan protagonist of Ernesto Capocci's 1857 proto-science fiction novella about the first woman to journey to the Moon. Capocci, a famed astronomer and former director of Naples' Capodimonte Observatory, penned the story nearly a decade before Jules Verne. To reflect this lunar theme, the shirt adopts muted gray and lilac tones paired with a crater-like lunar soil texture across the raglan sleeves, side panels, and shorts. A crisp white panel on the upper back features the inscription "To the Moon," while the chest carries Napoli Women's new emblem rendered in pearl-white 3D PVC.
Accrington Stanley 26-28 'Stanley-Noir' Third Kit Released
Accrington Stanley have officially unveiled their brand-new 'Stanley-Noir' third kit for the 26-28 seasons, designed in direct collaboration with technical sponsor Macron. The strip adopts a sleek, dark steel gray aesthetic characterized by a subtle diagonal wave pattern across the torso, paired with monochrome white applications for the embroidered club badge, Macron Hero, and front-of-shirt sponsor Wham, who return for their tenth consecutive campaign. Rounded off with dark shorts and socks featuring Fagan & Whalley branding, the new alternate strip is now available to purchase through the club's online store and physical retail shop.