Venezia CMO Calls Out NBA Star's Fake Shirt
In an unusual online interaction, Venezia CMO Ted Philipakos re-shared a photo of basketball player Larry Nance Jr wearing a Venezia shirt, only to point out that it was a fake. We take a closer look at the basketball players' shirt, confirming that his shirt is no official product.
Larry Nance Jr. is an American basketball player. He plays in the NBA with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Ted Philipakos, is the Chief Marketing Officer of Venezia FC and the president of Athens Kallithea. Both of these clubs' images have been transformed over the last few years thanks in no small part to Philipakos, who played a significant role in refining each club's image through stylish kits and trendy launch shoots.
Venezia CMO Calls Out NBA Player's Fake Shirt
When NBA Italia posted a photo of him wearing Venezia's extremely popular 21-22 home shirt a few days ago, he shared the tweet, proclaiming his affection for the club's kits. Ted Philipakos also shared NBA Italia's post, but only to allege that the NBA star's jersey was not authentic.
We took a closer look at the shirt worn by NBA Star Larry Nance Jr, and there are several wrong things with his shirt that confirm he is wearing a fake.
Fake Venezia Shirt Worn By Larry Nance Jr - Wrong Elements
- The top row of stars missing on the top wight
- Orange/green sleeve cuffs of even, wrong width
- Wrong v-collar insert
- Logos are way too low
- Wrong material for tricolor flag
Are you surprised to see a very wealthy professional athlete wearing fake gear? Is Venezia's CMO sick of the counterfeit kit market taking potential income away from his clubs? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portuguese Liga 2 club FC Penafiel has officially launched its new home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Nike. The release heralds a new kit deal for the club, leaning into a classic aesthetic that honors their traditional Rubro-Negro identity.
The Nike FC Penafiel 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red, styled with a contrasting black polo collar and open v-neck cut. Adding to the retro design, the club badge is set within a dark circular crest frame on the left chest, accompanied by a black Nike Swoosh and white Abanca sponsorship branding across the chest.
The FC Penafiel 26-27 home shirt is available now through the club's official webshop, priced at €59.99.
Nigeria Women Update Crest With 10 Stars
At the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defending champions Nigeria featured a special detail on their shirts: 10 stars added above their crest. The "Super Falcons" had never worn stars on their kits in previous WAFCONs.
The 10 stars represent Nigeria's 10 continental titles, celebrating their history as the most dominant team in African women's football. Big thanks to our Vietnamese partner @jerseystory_vn for the collage image.
