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.
FC Barcelona 27-28 Home Kit Leaked - 2 Real Images
Footy Headlines can leak two real images of the new Barcelona 27-28 home kit. However, these still appear to be products created based on a previous concept. They have an accuracy of about 80% and will differ slightly from the final version.
Deportivo Cali 1965 First Title Commemorative Kits Released
Colombian club Deportivo Cali and their technical sponsor Hillside have launched a special-edition capsule celebrating the club's historic first league championship won in 1965. The release consists of two retro-inspired jerseys — one in green and another in white — that pay tribute to the monumental title won over six decades ago.
Both shirts embrace a classic mid-60s aesthetic, anchored by an open polo-style collar. The green shirt features a contrasting white collar and cuffs, complemented by a tonal sublimated pattern of stripes, pennants, and historic club insignia across the fabric. In turn, the white version offers a clean, elegant look highlighted by rich emerald green trim. On the collar ribbing, knit detailing spells out "19 CAMPEÓN 65" in tribute to the landmark campaign.
Each jersey is adorned with a vintage Deportivo Cali crest topped by a single embroidered golden star representing that maiden triumph. Additional commemorative touches include a retro script Hillside graphic at the lower back and a stitched authentic crest patch near the hem displaying "Cali - Un Amor para toda la Vida 1912". The limited-edition pieces are delivered in custom collector's packaging alongside a certificate of authenticity.
BG Pathum United 26-27 20th Anniversary Kit Released
Thai League side BG Pathum United have officially released a special 20th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Nike and launched under the club's "Side by Side" campaign, the commemorative shirt celebrates two decades since the team was originally founded in 2006 as Bangkok Glass FC, reviving the historic green color from the club's early years.
The Nike BGPU 26-27 20th anniversary shirt combines a vibrant green base with contrasting black accents on the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, flanked by white side panels. It features clean monochrome white applications throughout, including the club crest, the Nike Swoosh, and the front sponsor. Two variations of the jersey are available: the domestic Thai League version featuring Leo branding on the chest, and an AFC Champions League Two version with Singha Corporation and a Thai flag detail on the sleeve.
White shorts and white socks complete the throwback look. The BG Pathum United 26-27 20th anniversary kit is now on sale through the club's official online shop and at the BGPU Mega Store, priced at 999 THB for the standalone jersey. The club has also made a limited "Side by Side" collector's boxset available for 2,000 THB, containing two shirts, two commemorative scarves, and a sticker sheet.
