Eden Hazard Retires from International Football: His Belgium Career in Shirts
Eden Hazard has retired from international football, so here we take a look at all the shirts he wore throughout his time with the Belgian national team.
Eden Hazard's Career in Shirts
An international career that had so much promise has come to a disappointing end. Eden Hazard was a central figure of Belgium's "golden generation" who never quite managed to live up to the expectations placed upon them. Blunt performances and tension within the squad led to their exit at the group stage of this year's World Cup and Hazard has decided to call it quits. Plagued by injuries since his move to Real Madrid, the tail end of his career is not going exactly as he might have planned, but he did have some better times in the Red Devils' shirt.
Hazard made his senior international debut in 2008 when Nike were still making Belgium's kits. Hazard played his first few games of senior international football in the same simple Nike shirt, before that contract expired in 2010.
Burrda then took over as technical sponsor but they - and Hazard - would have to wait until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil to make their first tournament appearance, where Belgium were knocked out in the quarter finals by eventual finalists Argentina. Burrda produced four different kits for Belgium during their partnership before the deal ran out in 2015.
Adidas came in and took their place, giving Belgium a set of teamwear kits initially before creating something more bespoke for Euro 2016. They entered the tournaments with hopes of going all the way, but were stunned by Wales in the quarter finals. They went one better in 2018 with their retro-inspired jersey, reaching the semi-finals but losing to eventual champions France.
At Euro 2020, Belgium's shirt was a downgrade on the last one and they were eliminated one round sooner than at their last tournament, yet again by the team who would go on to win the whole thing. Hazard had picked up an injury and so he wasn't able to play a part in that quarter-final loss to Italy.
Their 2022 World Cup shirt is memorable for its interesting design, but the team's poor performances while wearing it will not do its legacy any favours. Nonetheless, Hazard played 126 times for Belgium and scored 33 goals, so he will have plenty of fond memories from his years with the team. It's still a shame that it had to end like this, and unfortunately he will probably not be the only member of the golden generation to bow out on a low.
Hopefully Hazard will now focus on getting his club career back on track, staying fit and rediscovering some of the form that made him a world-beater in his Chelsea days.
Which is your favourite Belgium shirt that Hazard wore? Comment below.
Adidas 2026 UEFA Super Cup Ball Revealed
UEFA and Adidas have officially revealed the official match ball for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup ahead of the showpiece fixture in Salzburg. Unveiled ahead of the clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, the ball features a clean white base paired with dynamic geometric graphics in deep blue, turquoise, and bright yellow-green accents.
The ball is built on Adidas's current top-tier match ball template, utilizing seamless heat-bonded panels to ensure aerodynamic stability and precise control. Printed prominently on the main panel is the UEFA Super Cup trophy logo alongside bespoke match details indicating the teams, date, and venue at Stadion Salzburg.
The 2026 UEFA Super Cup match ball will make its official debut on August 12 as the two European trophy winners face off to kick off the 26-27 season.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Third Kit Font Leaked
Following the leak of FC Barcelona's 26-27 third kit, kit expert @memorabilia1899 has provided a first look at the custom typeface that will feature on the back of the jersey. The bespoke font design continues Nike's trend of pairing unique typography with its high-profile club kit releases for the season.
The typography features a sharp, geometric design with clean blocky angles for the player numbers, rendered in dark navy blue and bordered by a bright red outline. The player name is printed in arched, bold sans-serif lettering using the same color scheme, perfectly matching the teal body and red trim of the shirt.
This custom typeface will be worn on Barcelona's 26-27 third kit during cup fixtures and selected league games where customized fonts are permitted. The contrasting red outline gives the player names and numbers clear visibility against the light teal graphic backdrop.
Pink Real Madrid 26-27 Third Kit Leaked in New Promo Image
A new promo-style image of the Real Madrid 26-27 third kit has emerged online ahead of its official release scheduled for August 12, 2026. Crafted by Adidas, the new alternative jersey marks the return of a pink main color for Los Blancos for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The standout element of the shirt is an intricate tonal geometric pattern covering both the front and back. Inspired by Latin American art, the graphic features interlocking circular and diamond shapes created with fine dotted lines. Complementing the vibrant pink base, Adidas adds ivory details across the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and the Three Stripes on the shoulders. The club crest, Adidas logo, and Emirates front sponsor are all rendered in clean white.
On the back, the geometric pattern continues seamlessly alongside a stylized retro "RMCF" sign-off positioned just below the collar. Matching pink shorts with ivory accents and pink socks complete the full uniform, making it only the third pink outfield kit in Real Madrid's history.
Elche 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish club Elche CF and Nike have officially launched the new Elche 26-27 away kit. Following the earlier releases of their home and third shirts, this launch completes the team's kit lineup for the 2026-27 season.
The Nike Elche CF 26-27 away jersey features a eye-catching purple colorway covered in a dynamic halftone dot pattern that flows in subtle wave lines across the front and sleeves. Metallic gold accents are used for the club crest and lower hem details, while the Nike Swoosh stands out in clean white on the right chest.
Matching purple shorts and socks complete the full strip. The new Elche 26-27 away kit is available through the official club store and online channels.
Mizuno 'Serene Spark' 26-27 New Season Boots Pack Released
Mizuno has officially revealed its latest football boot collection for the 26-27 season, dubbed the Serene Spark pack. Built around the theme of quiet passion driving performance, the pack blends cool light blue uppers with vibrant orange-red accents across the branding, heel area, and soleplate details.
The Serene Spark lineup covers Mizuno's top-tier speed and touch models, led by the Mizuno Alpha III and the Morelia Neo V Beta. A small-sided edition, the Morelia Neo Sala Beta Japan, is also included in the collection. Each silhouette shares a light blue base tone paired with striking gradient Runbird logos that give the pack its distinctive look.
The Mizuno Serene Spark collection will officially launch on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, available through Mizuno Japan and selected football retailers worldwide.