Ireland Announce Castore Kit Deal - 2023 Kits to Be Released Next Week
Federation Football of Ireland (FAI) have officially announced that they signed a multi-year deal with Castore to be the national team’s kit manufacturer replacing Umbro. The first Ireland Castore kits will be launched in exactly 7 days, 20 March 2023.
Ireland Officially Sign Multi-year Deal With Castore
Just as we previously reported, after ending their partnership with JACC Sports, who have been their kits provider for 28 years, due to payment issues, Ireland were immediately linked with Castore. That news was finally confirmed following FAI’s official announcement on social media, confirming their multi-year agreement until 2028 with the England-based manufacturer.
Ireland to Sign Castore Deal & Release All-New Logo
Aside from confirming the new kit deal, FAI also revealed that their new jersey with Castore will be released on March 20, a couple of days before their international friendly clash against Latvia. Fans can already pre-order the new jersey. Although many fans are not entirely happy with Ireland’s new kit manufacturer, the supporter will certainly be eager to find out what kind of jersey the manufacturer will present.
FAI confirmation regarding their deal with Castore arrived within just two days after the Boys in Green unveiled their new logos, one for the Federation and another one for the national team. Ireland’s new crest will certainly be one of the main highlights on their first official jersey under the new manufacturer.
Ireland National Football Team 2023 Logo
The new Ireland National team 2023 logo most importantly brings back the shamrock, with a "bold Irish green" at the heart of the logo.
Before their new agreement with Castore, Ireland were in a collaboration with JACC which supply Stephen Kenny's side with Umbro and New Balance kits since 1994.
Ireland End New Balance/Umbro Kit Deal
Ireland's last shirts from Umbro.
Castore Confirmed Deal With Ireland Will Last Until 2028
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Explaining the decision to partner with Castore, FAI CEO, Jonathan Hill stated to the media (via the Independent.ie), “Importantly, this is a significant commercial deal for the Association which helps us in our core strategic objective of creating a more stable financial base for the business and for the game as a whole.”
“We are extraordinarily proud that Castore will have the honor of producing the iconic Ireland jersey until 2028
Meanwhile, Castore Founder Tom Beahon confirmed their partnership until 2028 while adding, “We are extraordinarily proud that Castore will have the honor of producing the iconic Ireland jersey until 2028 and we fully understand the responsibility we have to carry on that tradition and history.”
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Old supplier O'Neills "tricked people", suggesting they would become Ireland's new kit maker
Taking advantage of Ireland being without a kit supplier, their old kit maker O’Neills released a special one-off kit inspired by their past collaborations in the 1970s and 80s. Many people thought it would hint at a new deal with the FAI, especially as the teaser suggested it. But it was not an official cooperation but just a clever marketing hint for the retro jersey.
Castore Ireland Kit Sponsor Deal - Key Facts
- Duration: 5 Year (2023-2028)
- Start Date: 2023
- Previous Shirt Partner: Umbro (the last 3 years)
- Ireland have been in partnership with JACC who provided Umbro and New Balance kits
- Goal of Castore: Carrying the responsibility of producing the iconic Ireland jersey until 2028
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Vintage Football Shirts
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2009/10 Dynamo Kyiv Shevchenko #7 *Player Issue* Home Shirt (L) Adidas
2021/22 Pachuca Special Shirt (M) Charly
2008/09 Juventus Del Piero #10 L/S Home Shirt (L) Nike
1980 Vitoria De Setubal #5 L/S Home Shirt (M) Patrick
2025 Denmark 1/4 Zip Jacket (L) Hummel X Rotate
2006/08 England Away Shirt (S) Umbro
Il Divin Codino Baggio Italy Tee
1998/99 Catalunya Jumper (XL) Puma
1999/00 Manchester United Beckham #7 'C/L Winners' Home Shirt (L) Umbro
1990/92 Ennerre #1 *BNWOT* GK Template Shirt (L)
Awful? Adidas Launches Women's 'Reconstructed Bringback' 1994 Kits
Adidas has officially introduced a unique new lifestyle range with the launch of its 'Reconstructed Bringback' collection. Focused heavily on women's fashion, this latest release takes two iconic international football shirt designs from the 1990s and transforms them into modern, streetwear-ready silhouettes.
For this drop, the sportswear brand has completely reimagined the highly memorable 1994 kits worn by the national teams of Germany and Spain, adapting the classic patterns into entirely new apparel formats.
The Spain entry in the collection offers a significant structural departure from a standard football jersey, arriving as an asymmetrical, one-shoulder top. The garment maintains the classic red base of the original 1994 home shirt, complete with the instantly recognizable column of navy blue and yellow interlocking diamonds running down the right side.
For the German national team, Adidas has transformed the legendary 1994 World Cup home kit into a fitted, square-neck tank top. The classic DFB crest and retro Adidas branding are positioned lower down on the torso.
What do you think of these reconstructed 1994 fashion tops for Germany and Spain? Let us know in the comments below.
Derbystar Austrian Bundesliga 26-27 Match Ball Revealed
The Austrian ADMIRAL Bundesliga and technical partner Derbystar have officially unveiled the new official match ball for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The new ball already made an early on-pitch debut last weekend during the crucial final round of the current campaign. Starting next season, the new design will be used uniformly across the top-flight ADMIRAL Bundesliga, the 2. Liga, and the Frauen-Bundesliga.
The Derbystar Austrian Bundesliga 26-27 match ball is heavily inspired by the ultimate goal of the domestic season: the championship trophy. Moving away from the vibrant magenta and turquoise of the previous campaign, the 26-27 ball features a classic black-and-white base enhanced by modern graphic applications.
The artwork intricately incorporates depictions of the trophies from all three participating leagues. Crucially, the design pays a special tribute to the iconic gold "Meisterteller" (Champions Plate), specifically celebrating the 50th anniversary of the famous trophy's first-ever presentation to the league winners back in 1977.
In addition to the standard primary match ball, Derbystar has also developed a vibrant High-Visible variant specifically designed for optimal tracking during poor weather or snowy winter conditions.
What do you think of this trophy-inspired black and white design for the new Austrian Bundesliga ball? Let us know in the comments below.
Decathlon Serie C 26-27 Ball Released
Lega Pro and sporting goods retailer Decathlon have officially presented the new Official Match Ball for the upcoming 2026-2027 Serie C season.
The Serie C 2026-2027 match ball boasts a very striking look, "inspired by the concept of energy, reflecting the intense passion and movement that characterizes the third tier of Italian football".
The highly refractive optical white base is decorated with dynamic, futuristic graphics featuring a chromatic texture that fades from cobalt blue to bright red, which is further highlighted by vibrant neon yellow accents.
What are your thoughts on the striking design of the new Decathlon Serie C match ball? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas Italy 1992 Retro T-Shirt Leaked
We can leak the first images of a new Adidas Italy retro lifestyle t-shirt.
As part of a wider Originals collection aimed at national teams, this new piece brings a strong 1990s aesthetic back to the modern era. The release highlights the German brand's continuing strategy of mining its extensive design archives to create bespoke, off-pitch apparel for its top-tier federations.
The Adidas Italy retro t-shirt features a clean, off-white base color that immediately establishes a classic throwback feel. Drawing direct inspiration from the colors of the Italian national flag, the shirt incorporates striking green, white and red geometric blocks.
Adding heavily to the nostalgic appeal, the chest displays a centralized logo arrangement, featuring a classic Adidas wordmark and Trefoil paired with a faithful recreation of the historic Italian Football Federation crest used throughout the early 1990s.
Other Adidas federations will get the same range in their colors.
Adidas Germany 'Alternate History' 1992 Retro Jacket Leaked
We have the first image of a unique new Adidas Germany retro jacket, showcasing an intriguing new approach from the sportswear brand.
While the design instantly evokes strong nostalgia for the 1990s, this upcoming release is actually an "alternate history" creation. Despite its highly authentic vintage appearance and period-accurate details, this specific track jacket never actually existed in the official Adidas catalogues during the 1990s, making it a brand new addition to their retro-focused lifestyle collection.
To achieve this convincing old-school aesthetic, Adidas has utilized their classic 1992 template as the structural foundation for the design. The garment features a vibrant green base that heavily nods to Germany's traditional away kits of the era. The colors of the German national flag are cleverly completed on the sleeves through large geometric blocks that also recreate the 3 stripes.
The same jacket will also be released for Spain and other Adidas national teams.
Jesse Lingard Wears 'J Lingz' on His Corinthians Kit
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard yesterday night wore a unique name on the back of his shirt for his current club, Corinthians.
During the Brazilian side's Copa do Brasil clash against Barra FC, Lingard took to the pitch with his popular moniker, 'J Lingz', printed above his squad number. Rather than a permanent vanity choice by the 33-year-old, this unusual kit alteration was part of a coordinated, team-wide initiative where all Corinthians players swapped their traditional names for their recognizable nicknames.
The temporary name changes were implemented as part of a promotional campaign for Brazil's Generic Drug Day, which is officially celebrated on May 20th. Driven by pharmaceutical brand Hypera, the initiative aimed to highlight the importance and reliability of generic medications in public health. By replacing the players' standard names with their nicknames, the club and the sponsor sought to creatively demonstrate that even if the name on the back is different, the player - and by extension, the generic medication - delivers the exact same performance and effect.
Lingard joined the Brazilian giants in March following a stint in South Korea with FC Seoul.
