Adidas & AS Roma Fix Stock Image Font Failure on 23-24 Home Kit
Aug 12, 2023, by Pat
Update August 11: AS Roma's shirt number supplier have fixed the issue with the watermarked 23-24 home kit font. Big thanks to Subsidesports for the image of the correct font.
The new AS Roma font is the same as before but without the Alamy Stock Image Watermarks. Alamy also "stole" the image. Actually, it is a photograph of the famous map of Rome by Giovanni Battista Falda from 1676.
AS Roma Debut Printed Kits After Stock Image Kit Font Failure
AS Roma now also debuted their 2023-2024 home kit with names and numbers. In the first pre-season friendlies, they wore blank home shirts without any kit font.
Update July 26: AS Roma have stopped printing their Adidas 2023-2024 home kits following the dispute with the numbers featuring stock image watermarks. Instead, Roma played their first pre-season matches WITHOUT names and numbers.
All orders with names and numbers are delayed, possibly by "even more than 15 days". On Adidas' official website, it is not possible to buy a kit with the kit font.
Update July 12: On 10/11 July, Footy Headlines spotted that the new Roma 23-24 home kit numbers feature Alamy watermarks - now AS Roma are taking steps to remove the Alamy watermark from their new shirts' numbers, according to Il Tempo. The mistake would not have been made by the club or Adidas, but rather by a third-party supplier who mistakenly used the Falda map based on a photo from a photo archive database.
Meanwhile, Serie A football shirt collector @FutbolShIrTALIA has ordered two AS Roma 2023-2024 kits with namesets. His images confirm that the final numbers also feature the Alamy watermarks, even though they are subtle. It remains to be seen if buyers will get compensation.
The new AS Roma numbers feature a subtle graphic of ancient Rome. However, it is not a bespoke image.
AS Roma 23-24 Home Kit Numbers Feature Stock Image Graphic, Based on Famous 1676 Map of Giovanni Battista Falda
The image of the AS Roma 23-24 kit numbers is not custom-made, but instead based on a stock photo from Alamy.
The Alamy Stock image is a photograph of the famous map of Rome by Giovanni Battista Falda from 1676, which has been displayed in the Rijksmuseum. The watermarks on the stock image and the Roma numbers are in the exact same position, confirming the absurdity of the situation. A similar image is available on Wikipedia without watermarks.
At least, the a of the Alamy logo matches the a of AS Roma, but there is also a full Alamy logo visible.
The AS Roma 23-24 kit numbers cost you an extra 20 Euro. It remains to be seen if Roma will update the kit font.
Footy Headlines believe it was the club and not Adidas who used the stock photo.
Would you have expected Roma to use a stock image with watermarks for their 2023-2024 kit numbers? let us know in the comments below.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' Releasing Next Week
Nike is set to officially bring back one of its most famous crossover designs, the Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial", releasing on September 19, 2026. First introduced in 2013 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant's lifelong passion for football, the sneaker drew direct inspiration from the vibrant 2013 Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Thirteen years after its original debut, the model returns under the modernized Protro banner, uniting basketball performance with iconic football heritage. Big thanks to House of Heat.
The shoe faithfully recreates the beloved colorway, featuring a bold gradient across the engineered mesh upper in Red Plum, Pink Flash, and Electric Green. Signature football details define the look, including the oversized forefoot Swoosh that mimics Mercurial boot branding, massive block-letter "NIKE" lettering across the medial flank, and a translucent neon green outsole. Modern Protro upgrades have been implemented beneath the surface to provide improved cushioning and traction.
SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 Third Kit Released
Norwegian Toppserien side SK Brann Kvinner have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Nike in collaboration with Unisport. The team debuted the vibrant new design during their away fixture against Lyn in Oslo.
The Nike SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 third shirt features a purple base paired with a large, dark rhododendron flower graphic printed across the front. The design honors Bergen's reputation as Norway's "Rhododendron City," known for the vibrant bushes that flourish in gardens and parks across the city. All branding, including the Nike Swoosh, monochrome Brann crest, and sponsor logos, is applied in a contrasting bright pink.
On the back, the jersey includes the inscription "For Bergen" in gothic lettering just below the collar, symbolizing the pride of representing the city on away trips. The new third uniform completes Brann Kvinner's 26-27 wardrobe alongside their traditional red home and dark away kits.
Special Club América 26-27 Kit Font Released
Club América has unveiled a special commemorative kit font for the 26-27 season, celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the club's marquee Clásico matches throughout September. The bespoke nameset replaces the regular squad typography on the back of Las Águilas' primary yellow home shirt, adopting the iconic green, white, and red of the Mexican flag.
The custom numbers feature a deep green base detailed with thin white vertical pinstripes. Embedded along the vertical lines are historic commemorative inscriptions, including the club name, the date "16 - 09 - 1810" marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence, and "INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO". The player names above are rendered in vibrant red with a clean white outline.
To complete the patriotic design, each numeral incorporates a geometric red and cream 3D shadow effect, alongside Club América's crest placed at the base of every digit. The special typography delivers a unique cultural tribute, adding extra identity to the squad's jerseys during one of the most important periods of the Mexican football calendar.
