Colombia's Junior Wear Makeshift Kit Based on "Training" Template
Mar 16, 2023, by Pat
We were recently made aware of an interesting kit on display in the Copa Sudamericana, which is South America's equivalent of the Europa League.
Colombian giants Junior FC wore the supposedly never-seen-before kit, which turns out was based on a simple Adidas training shirt template. Further investigation revealed that Junior had actually worn the same kit before, in a league game in mid-February.
No official explanation was given, but we believe that there are two possible explanations - the white shirt is the new away kit or it's a temporary option until a more official design gets unveiled. Officially, Junior only unveiled their new 2023 home kit.
Junior FC 2023 Home Kit Released
In terms of design, the jersey is exactly the same as the "Tiro 23 Competition" teamwear model that retails at around EUR 20, just with the club's many sponsors added across the front, sleeves and back. Curiously, Junior appear to be using a similar template, albeit sleeveless, in training.
As to whether "Tiro 23 Competition" is actually a training template or not, there appears to be a bit of confusion amongst retailers, with some listing it as a training jersey and others as just a jersey. What's clear is that we are not going to see it being worn by major teams in Europe, as the use of continuous three stripes on the sleeves violates the kit rules set by UEFA.
Do you think Junior will unveil a "proper" 2023 away kit in the future?
Hull City 26-27 Third Kit Released
Hull City and local technical supplier Oxen Sports have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 campaign. Dubbed "The Three Coronets," the strip continues the club's heritage-driven aesthetic this season, taking direct inspiration from the 1935-36 season when the Tigers briefly wore royal blue and white to match the official civic colors of Kingston upon Hull.
The standout feature of the shirt is the civic coat of arms on the chest, displaying three stacked gold coronets in place of the traditional club crest, developed in collaboration with Hull City Council. The rich blue base is complemented by a clean white fold-over collar with a two-button placket and white sleeve cuffs, each accented by fine blue and gold piping. Further custom details include the historic quote ‘Before The Three Coronets Were Stamped We Punched Our Gold With H For Hull’ inside the back of the neck and a gold-embroidered tiger head beneath the rear collar.
White shorts and classic blue-and-white hooped socks complete the ensemble, accompanied by gold Oxen branding and white sponsor logos from Corendon Airlines and sleeve sponsor McVitie's. The Hull City 26-27 third kit is scheduled to make its on-pitch debut away at Sunderland in the Carabao Cup.
Adidas Juventus 2027 Racing Jacket Leaked
Adidas is set to dive into the world of motorsport with an upcoming "Lifestyler Racing" range planned for its elite clubs in 2027. Following earlier leaks of a similar concept for Real Madrid, Juventus kit insider La Maglia Bianconera has shared an early look at a standout vintage-inspired racing jacket designed for the Italian giants.
The Adidas Juventus 2027 racing jacket is styled after classic motorcycle leather gear and comes in the club's trademark black and white. It features bold "JUVENTUS" lettering across the chest and the club's founding year "1897" emblazoned across the upper back. Motorsport-inspired accents include an oval Adidas badge, the modern "JJ" crest, "BIANCONERI" branding across the stand-up collar, and "FINO ALLA FINE" patches along the sleeve.
The Adidas Juventus 26-27 racing jacket forms the centerpiece of Adidas' broader 2027 racing collection and is expected to hit shelves in 2027.
VfB Stuttgart Announce GREENOX as New Sleeve Sponsor
VfB Stuttgart have officially announced GREENOX as their new sleeve sponsor for the men's first team, taking over from previous sponsor hep solar. Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Stuttgart, the energy consulting and building renovation company has its logo featured on the sleeves of the club's Jako shirts throughout the 26-27 campaign in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Champions League.
