Worse than Arsenal's Away: SV Ried 23-24 Away Kit Voted Worst Football Kit of July 2023
- Worst Kit Winner: The SV Ried 23-24 away kit was voted the worst football kit of July 2023, beating out the Arsenal away kit in a final head-to-head vote on Twitter/X.
- Initial Poll: In the first round of voting for the worst kit, the Arsenal and SV Ried kits received the most votes.
- Voting Process: Footy Headlines created a list of least popular kits, and the worst kit was determined through fan voting on Twitter (now X) across multiple rounds.
Update: The Adidas Arsenal 23-24 away kit is not your worst football kit of July 2023. It was beaten by the away kit of Austrian club SV Ried 23-24 in the head-to-head final on Twitter (now called X) - in the first round, Arsenal came up as worst, but the head-to-head final brought Ried the "win".
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— Footy Headlines (@Footy_Headlines) July 23, 2023
Hummel SV Ried 23-24 Away Kit Voted Worst Kit of July 2023
Worst Football Kit of July 2023 - Final on Twitter/X - 2,116 Votes
Worst Football Kit of July 2023 - First Round - 1,474 Votes
Update: The race for the worst football kit of July 2023 is in its final phase. The Adidas Arsenal 23-24 and Hummel SV Ried 23-24 away kits received the most votes in the first round of voting. The Worst Kit of July 2023 will be decided in a head-to-head final in the Twitter (now called X) poll below.
Which kit is worse?
— Footy Headlines (@Footy_Headlines) August 15, 2023
The summer months bring with it the excitement of new football kits being released by teams around the world. However, not all kits are created equal, and some designs are bound to be less popular than others.
Worst Kit of July 2023
Footy Headlines has compiled a list of the least popular football kits of July 2023, and now it is up to you to vote for the worst. The list includes big and small teams alike, with designs from Adidas, Nike, Puma, Kappa, and more.
Perhaps the most debated and disliked kit of the month was Arsenal's 23-24 away kit, designed by Adidas. The kit features a bold yellow and black design with strange lines that many fans find to be too busy and unappealing.
Other kits on the list include Bayern München's away kit, Manchester United's away kit, Craft Darmstadt's home kit, and Hummel Ried's away kit. Puma also made the cut with their Parma and Wigan away kits.
We added a few additional unfavorable kits to vote on after fan request, including the Malaga 23-24 third kit. These are visible in the vote but not in the collage.
But which kit will come out on top as the worst of them all? Fans are invited to vote for their least favorite kit, and the results will be revealed soon.
Which football kit do you think deserves the title of the worst of July 2023? Let us know in the comments below.
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Derbystar Austrian Bundesliga 26-27 Match Ball Revealed
The Austrian ADMIRAL Bundesliga and technical partner Derbystar have officially unveiled the new official match ball for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The new ball already made an early on-pitch debut last weekend during the crucial final round of the current campaign. Starting next season, the new design will be used uniformly across the top-flight ADMIRAL Bundesliga, the 2. Liga, and the Frauen-Bundesliga.
The Derbystar Austrian Bundesliga 26-27 match ball is heavily inspired by the ultimate goal of the domestic season: the championship trophy. Moving away from the vibrant magenta and turquoise of the previous campaign, the 26-27 ball features a classic black-and-white base enhanced by modern graphic applications.
The artwork intricately incorporates depictions of the trophies from all three participating leagues. Crucially, the design pays a special tribute to the iconic gold "Meisterteller" (Champions Plate), specifically celebrating the 50th anniversary of the famous trophy's first-ever presentation to the league winners back in 1977.
In addition to the standard primary match ball, Derbystar has also developed a vibrant High-Visible variant specifically designed for optimal tracking during poor weather or snowy winter conditions.
What do you think of this trophy-inspired black and white design for the new Austrian Bundesliga ball? Let us know in the comments below.
Decathlon Serie C 26-27 Ball Released
Lega Pro and sporting goods retailer Decathlon have officially presented the new Official Match Ball for the upcoming 2026-2027 Serie C season.
The Serie C 2026-2027 match ball boasts a very striking look, "inspired by the concept of energy, reflecting the intense passion and movement that characterizes the third tier of Italian football".
The highly refractive optical white base is decorated with dynamic, futuristic graphics featuring a chromatic texture that fades from cobalt blue to bright red, which is further highlighted by vibrant neon yellow accents.
What are your thoughts on the striking design of the new Decathlon Serie C match ball? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas Italy 1992 Retro T-Shirt Leaked
We can leak the first images of a new Adidas Italy retro lifestyle t-shirt.
As part of a wider Originals collection aimed at national teams, this new piece brings a strong 1990s aesthetic back to the modern era. The release highlights the German brand's continuing strategy of mining its extensive design archives to create bespoke, off-pitch apparel for its top-tier federations.
The Adidas Italy retro t-shirt features a clean, off-white base color that immediately establishes a classic throwback feel. Drawing direct inspiration from the colors of the Italian national flag, the shirt incorporates striking green, white and red geometric blocks.
Adding heavily to the nostalgic appeal, the chest displays a centralized logo arrangement, featuring a classic Adidas wordmark and Trefoil paired with a faithful recreation of the historic Italian Football Federation crest used throughout the early 1990s.
Other Adidas federations will get the same range in their colors.
Adidas Germany 'Alternate History' 1992 Retro Jacket Leaked
We have the first image of a unique new Adidas Germany retro jacket, showcasing an intriguing new approach from the sportswear brand.
While the design instantly evokes strong nostalgia for the 1990s, this upcoming release is actually an "alternate history" creation. Despite its highly authentic vintage appearance and period-accurate details, this specific track jacket never actually existed in the official Adidas catalogues during the 1990s, making it a brand new addition to their retro-focused lifestyle collection.
To achieve this convincing old-school aesthetic, Adidas has utilized their classic 1992 template as the structural foundation for the design. The garment features a vibrant green base that heavily nods to Germany's traditional away kits of the era. The colors of the German national flag are cleverly completed on the sleeves through large geometric blocks that also recreate the 3 stripes.
The same jacket will also be released for Spain and other Adidas national teams.
Jesse Lingard Wears 'J Lingz' on His Corinthians Kit
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard yesterday night wore a unique name on the back of his shirt for his current club, Corinthians.
During the Brazilian side's Copa do Brasil clash against Barra FC, Lingard took to the pitch with his popular moniker, 'J Lingz', printed above his squad number. Rather than a permanent vanity choice by the 33-year-old, this unusual kit alteration was part of a coordinated, team-wide initiative where all Corinthians players swapped their traditional names for their recognizable nicknames.
The temporary name changes were implemented as part of a promotional campaign for Brazil's Generic Drug Day, which is officially celebrated on May 20th. Driven by pharmaceutical brand Hypera, the initiative aimed to highlight the importance and reliability of generic medications in public health. By replacing the players' standard names with their nicknames, the club and the sponsor sought to creatively demonstrate that even if the name on the back is different, the player - and by extension, the generic medication - delivers the exact same performance and effect.
Lingard joined the Brazilian giants in March following a stint in South Korea with FC Seoul.
