Genoa to Leave Castore For Kappa After Just One Year
Update: Genoa are set to leave Castore to join Kappa after just one year, it is circulating in well-informed Genoa circles. Kappa already had made Genoa's shirts from 2019 until 2022.
Genoa to Return to Kappa After Just One Year - Castore Kits With 70% Off
Indeed, there is also a 70% discount on Castore merchandise. This further adds to the story, even though it, of course, does not confirm it.
Kappa x Genoa Kits - 2019-2022
18 February 2023: Exclusive: Genoa to Leave Castore Due to Severe Problems?
There have been problems from the very start of Genoa's time with Castore and the Serie B club are allegedly considering a return to previous sponsor, Kappa.
Genoa's Problems with Castore - Return to Kappa Next Season?
Italian Serie B side Genoa were one of several clubs signed by Castore as part of their European expansion last summer and they have encountered numerous problems with the brand in their short time working together. Footy Headlines has been informed that the club have communicated internally that there will be a return to Kappa next season. We cannot yet verify this information, but we can explain Genoa's grievances with the Castore.
Genoa wore Kappa gear for most of their pre-season campaign.
Since the beginning, it has not been smooth sailing. The club did not receive any clothing from Castore for their pre-season preparation so they continued to train and play in Kappa gear until the beginning of August. They received their new home kits just in time for their first competitive game of the season on August 8th.
The delayed deliveries did not end there. Genoa's first team had to wait until December before their warm winter jackets arrived, while some of their youth teams did not receive these garments until January. In the meantime, they were forced to use last season's Kappa jackets.
Genoa's fans have been frustrated by similar supply issues. They have been able to buy match kits sand some basic training wear from the club shop, but they are unimpressed by the limited options available to them. Polo shirts, hoodies, rain jackets and accessories such as hats and gloves are absent from the store, while the club's online shop was temporarily removed from the website without warning.
None of the training tops or jackets pictured above are available from the club's online shop.
The online shop has since returned, so site maintenance is the likeliest explanation, but it still contains much less stock than those of other Castore sponsored teams. Fans have also noticed that Castore regularly share posts on social media from the teams they sponsor following good results, but that Genoa are never among these posts, despite currently being placed second in Serie B.
The Future
We cannot confirm if Genoa have already made the decision to ditch Castore, although there is talk of this prospect around the club and the city of Genova. Castore are focused on growing their brand and signing more and more football teams. It would create very bad publicity for them if Genoa were to cancel their deal because of the various problems they encountered. We expect Castore to try to repair the relationship with Genoa in order to protect their brand image and reputation, especially when there are already question marks over the quality of their products. Whether Genoa can be convinced to stick with them is another question.
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Wydad 26-27 Home Kit Released
Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club and Kappa have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 season. Built around the club's traditional red base, the shirt features subtle tonal geometric striping across the front panel for a clean and textured appearance. A retro-inspired red and white striped V-neck collar anchors the classic design, complemented by contrasting white Kappa Omini logos on the chest and shoulders alongside a monochrome white club crest.
Albacete Balompié 26-27 Third Kit Released & Debuted
Spanish club Albacete Balompié debuted their new adidas third kit for the 26-27 season during their La Liga 2 fixture against Girona at Montilivi. The Adidas Locker Room shirt features a black base adorned with a red geometric gradient stripe pattern across the front, highlighted by vibrant orange accents on the crew collar, the adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders, and a monochrome orange edition of the club crest. Completed with matching black shorts and socks featuring orange detailing, the kit joins the club's traditional white home and away strips for the ongoing campaign.
Atalanta 26-27 Third Kit Released
Atalanta and New Balance have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Completing the Italian side's set alongside the previously launched home and away strips, the jersey introduces an elegant aesthetic rooted in the architectural heritage of Bergamo.
The New Balance Atalanta 26-27 third shirt is finished in a warm beige base officially dubbed 'Toasted Sesame', accented by black and 'Taffy Blue' trim on the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs. Subtly woven across the body is a geometric jacquard pattern inspired by the famous sundial of Bergamo's Palazzo della Ragione. The chest prominently features Atalanta's retro 1964 crest, which depicts the running goddess alongside traditional black and blue stripes.
The New Balance branding appears in black, while Lete's red logo and SNAIFUN complete the front sponsorship. Inside the collar, a bespoke graphic highlights the Bergamo skyline accompanied by the motto 'LA MAGLIA SUDATA SEMPRE'. Crafted with breathable NB DRYx technology, the new kit is available now via the club's official channels.
Thailand Forced to Change Kits at 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup
According to Ball Stand Thailand, the Thailand national team and Warrix must modify their kits for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, as the current uniform violates FIFA regulations.
Laws 4 of the IFAB players' equipment prohibits any political, religious, or personal slogans, statements, or images on match shirt.
Thailand’s 2026–27 kits by Warrix feature an pattern of the national anthem lyrics. Although national anthem lyrics are not explicitly classified as prohibited text, incorporating a full sentence from the anthem or extracts with ideological undertones onto the kit is still considered a violation of slogan regulations.
Raphinha Becomes Brazil's New Number 10
Raphinha officially wore Brazil's iconic No. 10 shirt for the first time in a friendly against Australia, becoming the latest player to inherit the famous number following Neymar's departure from the national team after the 2026 World Cup.
The Barcelona forward is no stranger to the shirt, having already worn No. 10 several times during Brazil's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign when Neymar was unavailable.
Kelme Brisbane Roar 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Goalkeeper Kits Released - No More Cikers
Brisbane Roar and Spanish brand Kelme have officially launched the club's new kit collection for the 26-27 A-Leagues campaign. The drop represents the manufacturer's first full league set for the Queensland side after signing a three-year technical partnership earlier this year, succeeding previous supplier Cikers.
The 26-27 home kit marks a return to the club's traditional orange and black combination. The jersey features a textured orange base, black trim along the collar and cuffs, and is completed with black shorts and orange socks. The away jersey provides a crisp contrast with an off-white base accented by maroon detailing and shorts, celebrating Queensland's traditional sporting colour. Across the jerseys, the men's team features new primary partner Focus Construct on the front, while the women's shirts display Ausenco.
A major highlight of the release is the retro theme seen across the alternate designs. The vibrant blue third kit revives Brisbane Roar's original 2005 logo above an embossed lion graphic sweeping across the bottom front, accented with orange details. The retro crest also takes center stage on the maroon goalkeeper shirt, which features an elegant polo collar framed by orange piping.
Leicester City 26-27 Third Kit Released
Leicester City and Adidas have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 26-27 season. Arriving seven weeks into the campaign, the fresh strip introduces a distinct look that rounds off the Foxes' wardrobe for the year, joining the blue home and maroon away shirts.
The Adidas Leicester City 26-27 third jersey pairs an off-white base with green vertical pinstripes running down the front. The collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes on the shoulders are also finished in matching green. The standout element of the shirt is the club crest, which replaces the standard full-color badge with a minimalist green fox head emblem. The Adidas Performance logo sits opposite in matching green, while the men's version features BC.GAME and the women's team kit showcases King Power sponsorship.
White shorts and socks with green accents complete the full strip. The Leicester City 26-27 third kit is currently available for pre-order via the club's official online store, with deliveries scheduled to commence in October.