Insane 48 Hours: Atletico Could Return to Old Crest
Update: Atlético is currently on a whirlwind: the club could reverse to the old version of their crest in just two days time.
The Atlético de Madrid Social Commission has decided to call a referendum among the club's members to see if they want to return to the previous version of the team's badge, a modification that caused disgust and anger by the supporters.
Now, Atleti has announced that there will be a referendum on June 24 and 25. This is the official statement:
"The Social Commission, meeting at the Cívitas Metropolitano on Thursday, June 22, asked the club to carry out an immediate consultation among our members on the advisability of returning to the previous emblem, which the club has promised to carry out this weekend."
The club adds:"We must rigorously assess the situation and assess how many fans consider it appropriate. If this is the case, you can manifest it through an online query, which will be active without interruption, from Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m., and in which members who were registered before 1:00 p.m. may participate."
If, on the contrary, the fans are satisfied with the current situation or consider that it is not relevant or convenient to propose a new shield change at this time, they do not need to do anything.
Original (Jan 2022): Atlético Madrid president Gil Marín will meet with a delegation of fans tomorrow to discuss reverting to the previous version of the club crest.
Atlético Madrid to Revert to Old Crest?
Atlético Madrid could be about to ditch their current crest in favour of the previous version. According to Spanish journalist @JaviGomezCh, club president Gil Marín will meet with the "Comisión Social" tomorrow to discuss the matter. The "Comisión Social" is made up of ten representatives from various Atlético supporters clubs who act as the fans' voice in official club business, meeting periodically with board members to have their say on aspects related to the identity and history of the club.
Many fans were unhappy with the new badge when it was introduced in 2017, as well as the lack of fan consultation on the matter. Almost six years later, there is still tension between some supporters and the club over the move, hence tomorrow's meeting.
Would you like to see Atlético listen to the fans and revert back to their old crest? Comment below.
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.