Confirmed: AS Roma Bring Back 'SPQR' on Kits
Update: Just before their home match against AC Milan, Roma have shared images of tonight's kit, and it features 'SQPR' on the front instead of DigitalBits. We expect this to be the case for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
Original: AS Roma have decided to suspend their sponsorship deal with DigitalBits before their clash against AC Milan, according to various reports from Italy.
DigitalBits Fail to Pay, Deal Ended Early - Roma to Have SPQR Logo on Kits Against Milan Already?
The decision of AS Roma to remove the DigitalBits logo comes after DigitalBits reportedly failed to make a payment that was due by March 31, as stated in their original agreement with the Italian club. This is reported by the Italian journalist Filippo Biafora of Il Tempo.
DigitalBits had only started their sponsorship deal with Roma in the 2021-22 season, not even lasting a full two years.
Roma have also requested Lega Serie A to allow the team to display SPQR on the front of players’ kits during Saturday's match against Milan. SPQR, which stands for "Senatus Populusque Romanus," meaning "The Senate and the People of Rome," has been a symbol of Rome since ancient times and is widely associated with the city.
Roma already had the SPQR logo on their kits in 2016 for a special derby edition. We have created a mock-up of how the Roma SPQR 2022-2023 kit could look.
It is also possible that Roma will have no sponsor logo at all on the front of their kits.
The sponsorship dispute has come at a critical time for Roma, as the team is currently fighting for a top-four spot in Serie A and a place in next season's Champions League.
It remains to be seen whether the suspension of the sponsorship deal will be temporary or permanent, but Roma's decision to remove DigitalBits from their kits sends a clear message about the importance of honoring contractual obligations.
AS Roma to Leave DigitalBits During Season - KEY FACTS:
- AS Roma has suspended its sponsorship deal with DigitalBits ahead of their match against Milan.
- DigitalBits reportedly failed to make a payment that was due by March 31.
- Roma has requested Lega Serie A to allow them to display SPQR on the front of players’ kits instead of DigitalBits’ logo.
What are your thoughts on Roma reintroducing the SPQR lettering on their jerseys? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments section.
Matsumoto Yamaga 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC have revealed their new 2026-27 home and away kits. The new Adidas Matsumoto Yamaga 2026-27 shirts introduce bespoke designs for the club.
Como 1907 Announce Kit Design Contest
Italian club Como 1907 has launched a new design contest, inviting fans and designers to create a new look for the team. While the official announcement asked supporters to design a t-shirt for Como, it is likely that the club is referring to a football kit, given the context of the post and the reactions from the fanbase.
The club has kept the instructions incredibly open, stating there is no brief, no rules, and no excuses. To enter the competition, fans simply need to create their design, post it on Instagram, and tag the official Como 1907 account.
The announcement has already sparked significant interest online, with numerous supporters sharing their concepts and ideas. Whether the winning design will be produced as an official match kit, a pre-match shirt, or a special edition lifestyle item remains to be seen, but it offers a unique opportunity for fans to leave their mark on the club's visual identity.
FIFA Denies Guillermo Ochoa 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch Over Appearance Rules
Guillermo Ochoa has been denied the chance to wear FIFA's new legacy patch at the 2026 World Cup. Despite being selected for six World Cup tournaments spanning from 2006 to 2026, the Mexican goalkeeper does not meet the strict criteria set by FIFA. The governing body requires players to have made on-pitch appearances in at least five different World Cups to qualify for the special badge.
Ochoa did not play any minutes during the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, meaning he has only registered on-pitch appearances in three World Cups prior to the 2026 edition. Because of this, FIFA officially refused to award him the patch. Other veterans playing in the tournament, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, have received the legacy patch for meeting the five-tournament appearance threshold.
The Mexican Football Federation is reportedly planning to push for a reconsideration of the ruling. If Ochoa features in a match during the 2026 tournament, the federation intends to appeal FIFA's decision in hopes of securing the legacy patch for the veteran goalkeeper.
Yokohama FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Yokohama FC have officially released their new Puma 2026-27 home, away, and goalkeeper kits. The new Yokohama FC 26-27 shirts feature an abstract graphic design that represents flow and movement across all the jerseys. The home jersey is predominantly blue, while the away kit is white. The goalkeeper kits complete the collection in red and yellow colorways. The Puma Yokohama FC 2026-27 kits are available to purchase via the club's online store.
