Have Bayern München Tricked Fans With Mainly White Home Kit?
Bayern Munich, the German football powerhouse, have revealed their new 23-24 home kit this week. It has the club's classic colors, red and white, but different than usual - it is mainly white, with red only being the accent color. Is this a violation of the club's and fans' agreement?
Bayern Munich 23-24 at Home is Not Against the Rules, but a Bit Against the Spirit of Them
In 2018, after weeks of fans' protests, Bayern announced that their "kits are going to be red and white only in future". The 2023-24 home kit now has these colors, but in a different order - white is the main color.
A white and red kit is nothing all-new for Bayern Munich but deeply connected to their early history. They wore a white kit with maroon sleeves when they won their first German league title in 1932, and they had a similar kit in 1965 when they gained promotion to the 1. Bundesliga.
South American teams have much stricter kit rules
It appears probable that the fans originally desired a predominantly red kit with white accents in 2018, as evidenced by their protests. However, it seems that the majority of the fan base is not opposed to the predominantly white kit, as there have been no further protests.
Indeed, the fan protests had been mainly against the navy elements of the Bayern 2018-2019 home kit, especially the navy shorts. This can not happen anymore. In the 2023-24 season, Bayern combine their white/red kit with red shorts and socks.
In fact, there exist much stricter kit rules in other parts of the planet, mainly in South America. For example, the Brazilian club São Paulo have kit regulations that oblige not only the colors but also the exact width of the stripes and other elements.
São Paulo FC Kit Rule: Number 1 ["Home"] will be composed of white shirts, with 3 (three) horizontal bands, red, white, and black, in that order, covered entirely by the crest. The red and black bands are 5 (five) centimeters wide and the white band is 2.5 centimeters wide. Uniform number 1 will also consist of white shorts and white socks. In case of impossibility determined by the organizing entity of the game, black shorts and socks must be used. Only when it is impossible to use the preferred colors by determination of the organizing entity of the game, red shorts and socks will be used.
Bayern Kits Allowed By Kit Rules
Thanks to the loose rules, Bayern can not only have a mainly white home kit but also a vertical striped kit, a hooped kit, and "an Ajax" kit.
Against the spirit of having red and white only kits? What do you think of Bayern having a mainly white home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
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Konyaspor 26-27 Special Kit Vote
Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor has officially handed the design reins to its supporters by launching a fan vote to select the club's 2026-27 alternative kit, with three bespoke Hummel designs currently up for debate.
The "Anatolian Eagles" are offering a diverse menu of choices: a vibrant green-and-white checkered pattern that evokes a classic retro feel, a clean half-and-half vertical split with intricate chevron detailing on the sleeves, and a minimalist white base featuring a sharp green horizontal band across the chest.
In a nod to the club's heritage, the poll is scheduled to close this Friday, May 15 at exactly 19:22 - a tribute to the club’s founding year.
Vote here now: https://www.konyaspor.org.tr/forma-oylama
UEFA Unveil Official 2026 Champions League Final Jersey for Budapest
UEFA have officially unveiled the commemorative jersey for the 2026 Champions League final, set to take place at the Puskás Aréna on May 30, 2026. The limited-edition shirt celebrates the culture and architecture of Budapest, combining local inspiration with signature Champions League branding.
The jersey features a modern graphic design with abstract paint-splatter effects and architectural references inspired by the Hungarian capital. On the front, the shirt includes a stylized illustration of the Puskás Arena alongside the iconic Champions League starball logo, while the official Budapest 2026 final emblem appears centrally on the design. The back carries the number “26”, completing the event-specific identity.
UEFA will make the shirt available through the official Champions League store and selected retailers in Budapest ahead of the final. The jersey will also appear in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team during a special in-game campaign running from May 23 to 30.
What do you think of UEFA’s official Budapest 2026 final jersey? Let us know in the comments below.
Jeonbuk Hyundai 2026 ‘Black Label’ Special Kit Released
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have revealed a new “Black Label” special kit, described by the club as an “unexpected charm” inspired by darkness, gold accents and a more intense visual identity.
The special edition was created together with artists Lee Yongwoo and Pipimik. According to the club, the design combines a quieter and more refined mood with stronger visual impact.
There is also a yellow kit - this serves as the keeper.
The “Black Label” jersey will first go on sale at the official club store from May 15 to 17 before an online release from May 19 to 21. Players are set to debut the shirt on May 17 against Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
FC Sion x Lydie&Sasha 26-26 Special Kit Released
FC Sion have unveiled a special-edition kit for the final home game of the 2025-26 season against FC Lugano. The unique shirt was created in collaboration with Valais-based graphic designers Lydie Sarrasin and Sasha Piaia, continuing the club’s recent tradition of working with local artists on special kits.
The design boasts a very more modern look. According to FC Sion, the shirt is intended as a bridge between generations, mixing classic football aesthetics with forward-looking visual elements. The kit will be worn in the final home match at the Stade de Tourbillon.
The limited-edition shirt will be sold exclusively on matchday in the stadium fanshop
FC Luzern 125th Anniversary 26-27 Home Kit Released
FC Luzern have unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, debuting it in the final home game against FC Zürich. Made by Erreà, the new shirt replaces the traditional white details with gold elements, giving the kit a darker and more elegant appearance for the club’s 125th anniversary season.
The new FC Luzern home shirt features a deep navy base combined with gold logos, names and numbers, while subtle ornamental graphics inspired by the Rathaussteg bridge connect the design to the city of Lucerne. A special anniversary crest can also be added to the sleeve.
The red sponsor logo breaks up the design - the Luzern Women team kit comes with a much nicer gold sponsor.
The move away from white is a temporary one, with the club stressing that blue and white remain the official colours of FC Luzern.
What do you think of the new FC Luzern 2026-27 home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
