Bellingham Chooses Zidane's Number 5 Shirt at Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham was officially unveiled today and showed off his new number 5 shirt, famously worn by Zinedine Zidane.
Bellingham Chooses No. 5 Shirt at Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham was presented as a Real Madrid player today following his transfer from Borussia Dortmund, holding aloft his new jersey for the cameras, with the number 5 printed beneath his name. Many expected him to stick with the number 22, which he wore at Birmingham (who retired the number when he left the club at 17 years old) and Dortmund, as well as for England at the World Cup last year. Instead, Bellingham chose a shirt that is strongly associated with one man at Real Madrid; Zinedine Zidane.
Zidane joined Real from Juventus in 2001 and played out the rest of his career there, winning six trophies, including the 01-02 Champions League, in which he scored one of the greatest cup final goals of all time. Zidane was a truly world class player and so it's no surprise that his identity remains attached to his old shirt number. However, the juxtaposition of the World Cup winner, as elegant a playmaker as there has ever been, choosing a number traditionally reserved for centre backs (typically among the least elegant players on the pitch) makes it even more special.
Zidane and some of Real Madrid's other no. 5s over the years.
Bellingham is a quality midfielder and has been known to play as a defensive midfielder as well as in more attacking roles, so the number 5 is a more natural choice for him than it was for Zidane. The Frenchman is one of the greatest players in history, so it would be a big ask for Bellingham to match his legacy at the club. Still, he'll be hoping at least to fare better than the last man to join Madrid from Dortmund and wear the number 5.
How do you think Bellingham will get on at Real Madrid?? Let us know in the comments.
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Juventus 26-27 Home Kit Debuted
Yesterday, Juventus debuted its new 2026-27 home kit. It looked absolutely beautiful on the pitch with its traditional striped design.
However, it turned into a disappointing debut as they lost 0-2 to Fiorentina, putting their chances of qualifying for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League at serious risk.
Penalty Shonan Bellmare 15th Season Commemorative Kit
Japanese J-League side Shonan Bellmare has officially unveiled a special 15th Season Commemorative kit produced by Penalty. This vibrant new release marks a significant milestone in the partnership between the club and the Brazilian sportswear brand, celebrating a decade and a half of continuous collaboration.
Most notably, the club has confirmed that this commemorative shirt will serve as the final kit produced by Penalty for Shonan Bellmare, bringing an end to one of the most recognizable and long-running technical sponsorships in modern Japanese domestic football.
The Shonan Bellmare 15th Season Commemorative shirt features a mashup design, merging the look of the past 15 kits in one shirt. The result is a highly complex and striking graphic design set against the team's traditional bright lime green base.
What are your thoughts on this final Shonan Bellmare commemorative kit from Penalty? Let us know in the comments below.
Konyaspor 26-27 Special Kit - Vote Winner Announced
Update - Sunday, May 17, 2026: The checkered design has won Konyaspor's 26-27 special kit vote, it was announced by the club.
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
