REVOLUTIONARY? FC Barcelona Launch Pantone Color
In a world first for a football club, FC Barcelona have announced a collaboration with Pantone.
Pantone are by far the leading brand when it comes to colors. Pantone "provide a universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers".
Lila Barça will be included in Pantone's universal guide to colors
FC Barcelona And Pantone Create New Color 'Lila Barça' To Promote Equality
FC Barcelona and Pantone come together to create a new symbolic color for equality called 'Lila Barça' (or 'Barça Lilac'). The new shade is a mix of the club's original colors of blue and maroon and will be included in the company's universal guide to colors.
FC Barcelona club have been committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, as outlined in its statutes. With International Women's Day approaching, the club wishes to promote the importance of giving visibility to women in the world of sport.
FC Barcelona highlight the new color in their initiatives around International Women's Day, both digitally and in person, to strengthen the blaugrana message in favour of equality for millions of people.
Lila Barça' will cover Spotify Camp Nou during the entire month of March.
The new Barça Lilac color was debuted as a captain armband, served for various social media images, as well as a billboard ahead of the match. 'Lila Barça' will cover Spotify Camp Nou and the Estadi Johan Cruyff during the entire month of March.
Pantone Football Kit Concepts by Paulo Oliveira
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
FC Barcelona Pantone Color - Key facts
- FC Barcelona has collaborated with Pantone to create a new color called 'Lila Barça'.
- The new shade is a mix of the club's original colors of blue and maroon and promotes equality.
- 'Lila Barça' will be included in Pantone's universal guide to color.
- The new color will be featured in FC Barcelona's initiatives around International Women's Day to promote equality.
Do you think other clubs will also start a collaboration with Pantone? Would you like FC Barcelona to release a kit in that exact shade of purple? Let us know in the comments below.
UCAN Enters Europe: FC Volendam 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new FC Volendam 2026-27 home kit has been officially released, marking the first foray into the European market for the club's new technical sponsor, UCAN, a Chinese brand.
The design pays tribute to local culture, serving as an ode to Volendamse schilderkunst (Volendam painting art) with a unique graphic pattern incorporated into the traditional orange base. The FC Volendam 2026-27 home kit is available to purchase through the club's official fanshop and webshop.
Adidas Celebrates Messi Breaking the All-Time World Cup Goalscoring Record
Lionel Messi has officially become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, netting his 17th goal in Argentina's match against Austria on June 22, 2026. To celebrate this historic milestone, Adidas immediately published a dedicated graphic on their social media channels, crowning their signature athlete with the caption RECORD BREAKER. HISTORY MAKER. The goal moves Messi past Miroslav Klose's long-standing record of 16 World Cup goals.
The achievement comes just days after Messi scored a hat-trick earlier in the tournament to tie the record. During this historic 2026 World Cup run, Messi has been wearing the Adidas F50 'El Último Tango' signature boots.
Burgos CF 26-27 Away Kit Released
The new Burgos CF 2026-27 away kit was officially released today. Made by Macron, the new Burgos Club de Fútbol 2026-27 away jersey introduces an elegant design featuring a black base combined with gold accents and a subtle crown motif referencing the club's tradition.
A special detail on the back of the neck reads the honorific city motto, "Hay un oro que no se compra... se hereda" (There are values you can't buy... you inherit them), completing the classy look for the Spanish La Liga 2 side.
European National Teams Reimagined With Germany Home Shirt Template
Football kit account @The_Kit_Parade has reimagined various European national teams using Germany's 2026 World Cup home shirt template.
The graphic applies the distinct pattern to countries including England, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Sweden. While the design adapts seamlessly to neutral and white bases, with the Irish, Dutch, and Welsh concepts receiving particular praise from fans, others like the Spanish edition proved more divisive due to clashing colors.
Official Images: Al Hilal 26-27 Home Kit Leaked
New images of the Al Hilal 2026-27 home kit have been leaked, giving us a better look at the design for the upcoming Saudi Pro League season. The images, originally shared by @a_z055 and @MidanAlAtqam, reveal the official jersey the players will be wearing on the pitch.
Made by Puma, the Al Hilal 2026-27 home jersey features the club's traditional blue base color. The design incorporates a subtle graphic design.
The Puma Al Hilal 2026-27 home shirt is expected to be officially launched in the coming weeks ahead of the new campaign.
1. FC Köln 26-27 Home Kit Spotted for Sale
The first-ever Adidas 1. FC Köln 2026-27 home kit has been spotted for sale ahead of its expected launch on July 1, 2026. Images shared by our partners @insidemueng confirm classic design featuring a V-neck collar and fine tone-on-tone stripes across the front.
The new shirt incorporates embroidered logos, including a notably smaller Rewe sponsor logo, and is finished with subtle black accents. This marks the beginning of the club's new partnership with Adidas starting from the 2026-27 season.
Perfectly Curacao Player Boot-Kit Combo at 2026 World Cup
In the recent 2026 World Cup match, Curaçao national team player Jearl Margaritha wore the F50 "Ice Cold Precision" boots, but in a custom version with a slightly darker colorway to perfectly match the blue shade of Curaçao's 2026 home kit. Big thanks to @abcdefutbol.
The custom F50 was designed by @studio_nusa and draws inspiration from the waves surrounding the Caribbean island. The boots also feature the phrase "The Blue Wave" on the outer side.
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Luis Suarez Spotted in Uruguay 2026 Away Kit During Uruguay vs Cabo Verde Draw
Former Uruguay international Luis Suarez was spotted in the stands during Uruguay's 2026 World Cup match against Cabo Verde. Suarez, watching his nation from the sidelines, appeared visibly stressed as the game unfolded, ultimately ending in a surprising draw.
Suarez appeared wearing the Uruguay 2026 away jersey, seemingly to encourage his younger teammates from the stands. Surprisingly, he chose to wear the number 7 shirt instead of the iconic number 9 that he wore during his playing days with the national team. Images of him reacting to the tense moments of the match quickly circulated online, capturing his passionate support for the national team and drawing a wave of reactions across social media.