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.
Montpellier 'Total 90' 26-27 Away Kit Released
Montpellier HSC and Nike have officially unveiled the new away kit for the 26-27 season. Bringing back pure 2000s nostalgia, the design is based on Nike's iconic Total 90 template.
The Montpellier 26-27 away shirt comes in vibrant all-orange, featuring crisp white piping and trim throughout. Key Total 90 design hallmarks are present, including the sweeping curved seams across the chest and torso, a white V-neck collar, and matching sleeve cuffs. Inside the collar sits the retro circular Total 90 badge, while the club crest and all sponsor logos are rendered in clean white.
The complete uniform is rounded off with orange shorts and socks. The Nike Montpellier Hérault 26-27 away jersey is now available to buy directly from the club's webshop for €85.
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Real Madrid 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - Official Look
Official imagery of the Adidas Real Madrid 26-27 third kit has been leaked by @KamilBerberler. The kit features a vibrant pink base, bringing pink back to Real Madrid's shirt lineup for the first time since the 2020-21 season.
The design is centered around a subtle geometric pattern printed across both the front and back of the shirt. Inspired by Latin American art, the intricate pattern incorporates circles, diamonds, and dotted line motifs into the fabric alongside subtle references to the club crest.
The full uniform is completed with matching pink shorts accented by ivory detailing and pink socks with white RMCF lettering. Having already appeared early on store shelves in Europe, the Real Madrid 26-27 third jersey is set to be officially launched on August 12.
Exeter City 26-27 Third Kit Released
Exeter City and Adidas have officially launched the club's new 26-27 third kit, completing their set for the upcoming campaign. The design features a dark base highlighted by a distinctive halftone dot gradient pattern across the front, paired with striking gold details along the side panels, shoulders, and Adidas Three Stripes. Monochromatic gold branding, including a special commemorative crest mark, completes the refined look.
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SV Elversberg 26-27 Away Kit Released
SV Elversberg has officially revealed its new away kit for the 26-27 season. Made by Nike, the new strip continues the club's traditional away colors while introducing dynamic gold accents for the team's upcoming campaign.
The Nike SV Elversberg 26-27 away jersey features a black base with fine diagonal gold lines and subtle zig-zag details across the front. Gold is also used for the monochrome club crest, Nike Swoosh, and sponsor logos, including the framed HYLO branding on the chest. The modern look is rounded off with gold sleeve cuffs and gold collar trim.
Matching gold player names and numbers complete the kit on the back. The SV Elversberg 26-27 away kit is available immediately through the club's official online fanshop.
