Odd Appearance: Cristiano Ronaldo Get Adidas Predator Absolute Zidane Trophy
Aug 14, 2023, by Chris
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary football player, has added another trophy to his cabinet, but it is not a boring one. Bug thanks to our follower Thomas K for the spot.
Arab Champions Cup MVP Trophy Is Based on Adidas Predator Absolute 2006 Cleats
After being named the player of the match (MVP) in the Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 final, he was awarded a golden boot trophy. A closer look at the trophy, however, reveals that it is not just any boot, but the Adidas Predator 2006 Absolute, the same cleat worn by Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final.
The Arab Champions Cup is not sponsored by Adidas but by Tempo Sport
The Arab Champions Cup is not sponsored by Adidas but by Tempo Sport, leading many to speculate that a Predator/Zidane fan may have played a role in the design of the trophy.
Ronaldo's acquisition of the Predator trophy adds yet another accolade to his already illustrious career. He has won numerous awards and trophies throughout his career, including five Ballon d'Or awards, four European Golden Shoes, and two European Championships.
Have you spotted other remarkable boot trophies rewarded to players? Do you think the design of the Arab Champions Cup MVP trophy was influenced by Zinedine Zidane's use of the same cleats in the 2006 World Cup final? Let us know in the comments below.
Nottingham Forest Announce Marex Front-of-Shirt Sponsorship Deal
Nottingham Forest have officially announced a multi-year Principal Partnership with global financial services platform Marex. Starting with the 26-27 season, Marex will serve as the club's new front-of-shirt sponsor, replacing gambling brand Bally's. The agreement is reported to be worth approximately £25 million over a three-year period.
The clean Marex wordmark and arrow logo will be featured across the front of the Nottingham Forest men's and women's first-team playing and replica kits, as well as the club's netball team dresses. In addition to primary kit placement, Marex will become Forest's official Global Markets Partner and exclusive provider of foreign exchange and financial services.
The announcement resolves Forest's search for a principal partner just ahead of the new Premier League campaign, following a pre-season without a front-of-shirt sponsor. The transition also aligns with the Premier League's upcoming voluntary ban on gambling companies occupying front-of-shirt sponsorship inventory.
Kyoto Sanga 26-27 AFC Champions League Elite Home Kit Released
J1 League side Kyoto Sanga have officially revealed their new home kit for the 26-27 AFC Champions League Elite season, made by Puma.
Compared to the domestic home kit, this new design features a colder shade of purple, decorated with a half-tone diamond pattern across the base. The strip uses a simple template from Puma, pairing the purple jersey with black shorts and purple shorts.
What do you think of the Kyoto Sanga 26-27 ACLE home kit by Puma? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Port FC 26-27 Third Kit Released
Thai League 1 club Port FC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 third kit. Made by Japanese brand Mizuno, the new shirt completes the club's kit lineup for the upcoming campaign.
The Mizuno Port FC 2026-27 third shirt features a black and white base with a bold halftone dot gradient across the front and back. Solid black sleeves frame the design, while segmented black and white detailing appears on the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs. The club crest, Mizuno logo and sponsor branding complete the look.
What do you think of the new Port FC 2026-27 third kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Limited-Edition Dundalk FC 100-Year Centenary Kit Released
Dundalk FC and Macron have officially launched a special limited-edition centenary jersey to celebrate 100 years of the club's membership in the League of Ireland (1926–2026). Designed by Killian Walsh and Sean Cotter, the one-off kit pays tribute to a century of history with a refined retro aesthetic.
The shirt arrives in a clean long-sleeve cut, featuring a white base detailed with subtle dark pinstripes and finished with a classic black polo collar and matching cuffs. A standout feature is the bespoke centenary crest on the left chest, which draws inspiration from historical club emblems with a modern take on Dundalk's traditional martlet birds. To maintain the vintage look, the Macron Hero and sponsor branding appear in tonal and subtle treatments across the chest.
The Dundalk FC Centenary shirt is available in limited quantities through the club's official online store and at the Oriel Park club shop in both adult and kids' sizes.