Real Madrid Forced to Postpone Kit Launch After Player Departures
Update: Official images of the upcoming Real Madrid 2023-24 Adidas home shirt have been leaked online before its official launch. We have no new launch date for the Real Madrid 2023-24 home kit yet, but the release had to be postponed because Asensio and Benzema unexpectedly left the club.
Real Madrid have had to postpone the launch of their new home kit because of the unexpected departures of Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio.
Real Madrid Kit Launch Delayed by Player Departures
According to defensacentral.com, Real Madrid have had to postpone the release of their as a result of players leaving unexpectedly. Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio have all announced that they are leaving the club, with Benzema and Asensio's decisions coming as a shock to everyone, the club included.
As one of Madrid and Adidas' main men, Benzema would have been central to the promotional material for the new kit. Asensio is another Adidas athlete, and even though Hazard hardly played due to numerous injury setbacks during his spell at the club, he was still one of the most recognisable names in the squad.
All three players featured prominently in the ad campaigns for the new shirt, which were completed weeks ago, so Adidas and Real will have to do a reshoot with players who will actually be wearing the jersey next season. They had planned to launch the shirt ahead of their final game of the 22-23 season on Sunday, but these recent developments scuppered those plans.
Can you think of any occasions where players appeared in a kit launch and then moved clubs without playing in the new shirt? Let us know in the comments.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
