Gorgeous Nike AIK 2023 132-Years Kit Revealed
Feb 19, 2023, by Chris
Update: AIK have debuted their special-edition kit on Saturday. With it, we also get a first look at the all-gold goalkeeper kit and a better look at the shimmering gold finish of the sleeve cuffs. We have also added info on how to get the kit (probably tomorrow - you must be fast and lucky). The shirt is dubbed the "Stockholm Edition/132-year kit".
AIK Stockholm Edition Kit On-Pitch
AIK Stockholm Edition Goalkeeper Kit
AIK Stockholm Edition - Launch Info
We expect that everyone (at least a very few...) can get their hands on this limited-edition kit starting tomorrow, Monday 19, 2023. As in previous years, it will be available to purchase in very limited quantities via Pro Direct Soccer. The sale is expected to start between 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM UK Time tomorrow.
AIK Stockholm Edition - Gold Shimmer Details
17 February 2023: AIK, one of Sweden's most successful football clubs and "The Most Stylish Club in the World", today launched a special-edition kit to celebrate their 132-year history. The kit was unveiled on a mural in the streets of Stockholm, building excitement among fans and the wider football community.
This is not the first time that AIK have released a limited-edition kit. The club have been doing this annually since 2017, and 2023 is no exception.
AIK were founded in 1891 and has won 12 Allsvenskan titles, the highest tier of Swedish football.
AIK 2023 132-years Kit
This is the new Nike AIK Fotboll 132-years jersey for 2023.
The Nike AIK 2023 132-years shirt boasts a unique design in white, black, and gold. On the chest, there is a pattern inspired by the Sun Table, an oil painting from the sixteenth century which is one of the oldest known depictions of Stockholm.
It is almost impossible to get the shirt
The raised marks on the shirt are handcrafted and made in 3D silicone to bring out the highest possible richness of detail. The club badge also has a fabric base in black velvet. All the gold details on the shirt have been enriched with metal particles for a more prominent gold shimmer. This applies not only to the gold in the raised prints, but also to the cuffs of the shirt and on the socks.
The Nike AIK Fotboll 2023 132-year shirt comes with the first-ever Nike logo. The kit's color scheme looks bluish in the mural, but it is actually white, gold, and navy. On the lower left side of the shirt, there is a special tag. The sleeve cuffs are navy with a golden stripe.
The shorts of the Nike AIK 2023 132-year football shirt are black, white, and gold, the socks are black with gold trim. Overall, the kit looks very stylish, and meets the club's nickname "The Most Stylish Club in the World".
AIK 2023 Special-Edtion Collection
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The Nike AIK Fotboll 2023 132-year jersey is an extremely limited-edition release. Only 132 copies will be given away by the club, mainly to season card holders.
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AJ Auxerre 26-27 Third Kit Released
French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre and technical partner Macron have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 season. The new release completes Auxerre's set of match wear for the campaign, following the earlier launches of their retro-inspired home kit and black away strip.
The Macron Auxerre 2026-27 third jersey is predominantly blue and centers around a broad vertical navy stripe running down the middle, framed by two thin white boundary lines. In a centrally aligned setup, both the white Macron Hero and the AJ Auxerre crest are applied in silicone on the navy chest panel. A navy crew neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs feature contrasting white tipping, while "AJ AUXERRE" is embroidered in white on the upper back neck.
Matching blue shorts featuring navy and white edge striping and blue socks with a navy band topped by white trim round off the look.
Special FC Metz Robert Pirès 26-27 Testimonial Kit Released
French club FC Metz and kit supplier Kappa have officially unveiled a limited-edition collector's shirt to celebrate the testimonial match of club icon Robert Pirès, set to take place on October 6, 2026, at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.
The special jersey pays homage to Metz's memorable 1996 kit, the season Les Grenats lifted the Coupe de la Ligue with Pirès playing a central role. Reinterpreting the distinct graphic side motif of that era, the shirt features a rich garnet base paired with an intricate geometric graphic panel running down the side, an elegant white polo collar, and a centrally placed Kappa Omini logo alongside the club's traditional Lorraine cross crest. The back showcases Pirès' famous name and number 7 in a retro font, completed by a commemorative jocktag patch at the hem.
The limited-edition jersey is available for pre-order in strictly limited numbers via Metz's online store. It will be donned on pitch during the testimonial event, which brings together legends from Metz, Arsenal, and the France national team to celebrate the career of the 1998 World Cup winner where his professional journey first began.
Brighton Become First Team to Wear Anniversary Kit in the Premier League in 18 Years
In their recent 3-0 victory over Arsenal, Brighton debuted a special 125th-anniversary kit, making them the first team since Manchester United in 2008 (who marked the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster) to wear a commemorative jersey in the Premier League.
Clause 13, Section M of the Premier League regulations strictly limits clubs to three registered kits per season, making special exemptions exceptionally rare.
Other kit exemptions over the years have been few and far between: Man City wore a one-off gold sponsor detail on the final day to celebrate their title triumph in the last match of the 20-21 season, while Newcastle had to turn a pre-match tee into an official match kit to fix an emergency kit clash against Brighton in 22-23.
Thanks to our partner @whatthekit_x for the interesting spotted and the collage.
To Never Be Worn: TSV 1860 München 26-27 Oktoberfest Kit Released
The new TSV 1860 München 26-27 Oktoberfest kit has been officially released by Joma through the club's merchandising company. However, mirroring the previously revealed 26-27 home shirt, this special Wiesn design will never be worn in an official match. Following the insolvency of the club's professional division and forced relegation to the Regionalliga Bayern, 1860 München severed ties with Joma and partnered with local Munich supplier Societas for their on-pitch kits.
The Joma 1860 München 26-27 Oktoberfest jersey presents a classic Bavarian aesthetic based on a clean white shirt. Running vertically down the left side beneath the crest is a light blue and white Bavarian rhombus pattern, framed on both sides by delicate floral vine graphics reminiscent of traditional Trachten embroidery. A dark navy V-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs complete the look, while the inside neck is detailed with Munich's famous "O'zapft is" festival motto. The front displays the traditional embroidered black lion badge with a championship star, accompanied by dark branding from Joma and primary sponsor die Bayerische.
Brazilian Clubs Defend Betting Sponsors
Corinthians, Palmeiras, São Paulo and Santos have joined forces with the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) and other Brazilian football bodies to push back against possible restrictions on betting, warning that major changes could have a serious financial impact on the sport.
The reaction comes as the Brazilian government prepares a possible executive order to ban online casino operations, while further restrictions on sports betting are still being discussed. Clubs are concerned that tighter rules could put existing sponsorship deals and an important source of football revenue at risk.
And the numbers show why. 13 of the 20 Série A clubs currently have a betting company as their main shirt sponsor, with the combined value of these deals estimated at more than R$1 billion per season. Flamengo (Betano), Fluminense (Superbet), Botafogo (Vbet), Palmeiras (Sportingbet), Corinthians (Esportes da Sorte), São Paulo (Superbet)...
The debate comes as major European leagues have moved in the opposite direction. Italy introduced a broad ban on gambling advertising and sponsorship in 2018, while Spain introduced strict restrictions covering betting advertising and shirt sponsorships from the 2021-22 season. In England, Premier League clubs agreed to remove gambling sponsors from the front of matchday shirts from the 2026-27 season, although other forms of gambling partnerships remain possible.
What do you think of Brazilian clubs pushing back against possible betting restrictions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
The Woltemade Effect: Juventus Squad Follows Striker With Major Long-Sleeve Switch
Nick Woltemade's arrival at Juventus has sparked an unexpected kit trend in Turin. After the German forward made headlines by debuting a long-sleeved home shirt against AC Milan—becoming the first Bianconeri outfield player in over 12 years to wear an official long-sleeve match kit—his teammates are now following in his footsteps.
The trend reached new heights in Juventus's recent European clash against NEC, where six players took the pitch in long sleeves. Alongside Woltemade, starters Weston McKennie, Douglas Luiz, and Pape Matar Sarr all lined up with full-length sleeves, while substitutes Randal Kolo Muani and Teun Koopmeiners also sported the look off the bench. Interestingly, Douglas Luiz demonstrated that switching to the classic silhouette takes some getting used to, as the Brazilian midfielder changed back into a short-sleeved jersey for the second half.
The sudden revival of long sleeves on the pitch is made possible by Adidas reintroducing authentic long-sleeved player shirts for the 26-27 season. For more than a decade, outfield players at Juventus and across Europe were generally restricted to short-sleeve kits paired with compression baselayers.
With Woltemade leading the charge and half of the Juventus outfield lineup already embracing the design, the retro aesthetic looks poised to spread even further across Serie A this season.