Thomas Lemar Almost Rips Sergio Busquets' Shorts Clean Off
Barcelona came away from their match against Atlético Madrid with a 1-0 victory, but Sergio Busquets lost a pair of shorts in the process.
Lemar Rips Busquets' Shorts
A Ferran Torres goal gave Barcelona a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid on Sunday evening as they edge closer towards the La Liga title. Atléti received no less than eight yellow cards in the second half, but Thomas Lemar managed to escape one despite ripping a massive whole in the shorts of Barça captain Sergio Busquets.
Busquets started it by tugging on Lemar's shirt before the Frenchman grabbed a hold of his shorts in retaliation. Atlético's jerseys must be made of stronger stuff than Barcelona's shorts as the shirt remained intact but the shorts were torn asunder.
Busquets approached the referee hoping to get Lemar booked but instead he was the one to be shown a yellow, then sent to see the kitman for a fresh pair.
Busquets is known for his antagonising tactics so it was nice to see the referee not falling for his act. The right call by the ref in your opinion? Let us know in the comments.
Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portuguese Liga 2 club FC Penafiel has officially launched its new home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Nike. The release heralds a new kit deal for the club, leaning into a classic aesthetic that honors their traditional Rubro-Negro identity.
The Nike FC Penafiel 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red, styled with a contrasting black polo collar and open v-neck cut. Adding to the retro design, the club badge is set within a dark circular crest frame on the left chest, accompanied by a black Nike Swoosh and white Abanca sponsorship branding across the chest.
The FC Penafiel 26-27 home shirt is available now through the club's official webshop, priced at €59.99.