Enzo Fernandez Implicitly Confirms His Contract With Nike is Over
- End of Nike Contract: Enzo Fernandez's wearing of blacked-out Nike shoes and subsequent training in Puma boots suggests his Nike contract is ending.
- Nike Letting Him Go: Despite expectations for a signature shoe line, Nike appears to be not renewing Fernandez's contract.
- Potential Puma Move: Fernandez training in Puma boots indicates he may join Puma soon after leaving Nike.
During the match between Argentina and Ecuador, Enzo Fernandez was spotted wearing black Nike Phantom GX shoes, implicitly confirming that his contract with Nike was coming to an end and that he was looking for a new brand to represent him.
Enzo Fernandez x Blackout Nike Phantom GX
Although many people expect Enzo Fernandez to become the representative of the Phantom GX shoe line and that Nike will create his signature boots, it seems that Nike will not renew the contract with Enzo and will let Enzo go find a new sports brand.
Enzo Fernandez even wore Puma Ultra Ultimate boots to his last training session at Chelsea, leading to speculation that he would be joining Puma shortly after his contract with Nike expires.
There are too many players in 2023 who have left Nike and are preparing to leave Nike. Should Nike be worried about this or is this their new strategy?
Do you think Enzo Fernandez will join Puma and represent the Ultra Ultimate boots line? Do you think Nike should be worried about losing more players to other sports brands? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
FIFA Changes Brazil Goalkeeper Kit for Scotland Match
FIFA has implemented a late change to Brazil's goalkeeper kit for their 2026 World Cup Group C encounter with Scotland. Initially slated to wear a red outfit, the Brazilian goalkeeper will now wear green for the match on June 24.
The reasons for the switch are not known.
Official match kit graphics confirm the switch, showing the Brazil goalkeeper in a dark green jersey, paired with matching dark green shorts and socks. This green kit is one of the primary options in Brazil's wardrobe for the tournament. Their opponents, Scotland, will have their goalkeeper dressed in a grey kit.
The update was brought to attention by Brazilian kit specialists Mantos do Futebol. The released FIFA match kit table visually confirms the swap from the originally planned red Nike goalkeeper shirt to the green alternative, alongside the outfield kits of both nations.
Nike Creates Personalized Mercurial Superfly 11 Boots for Kylian Mbappé's France Goal Record
Nike has presented Kylian Mbappé with a personalized pair of Mercurial Superfly 11 boots to celebrate his record as France's all-time top goalscorer. The special edition boots were created to commemorate his milestone of 58 goals for the national team, a record he reached ahead of his 100th cap.
The bespoke boots feature several unique design elements to honor his achievement. The number 58 is prominently displayed on the lateral heel, accompanied by a small French tricolor flag positioned near the heel collar. Additionally, the sole plate is completely customized in the colors of the French flag, adding a distinct national touch to the standard Mercurial Superfly 11 silhouette.
Mbappé debuted the new boots during the match vs Iraq. As a custom creation specifically designed to mark his record-breaking achievement, the personalized boots remain exclusive to the player and will not be available for public retail release.
Nara Club 26-27 Kits Released
Japanese J3 League side Nara Club have officially released their new 2026-27 kits, produced by Squadra. The new shirts feature a bespoke design centered around the concept "God Deer Pulse" (神鹿の鼓動), paying homage to the sacred deer of Nara.
The collection includes home, away, and goalkeeper kits that all utilize the same thematic template with intricate graphic patterns across the body.
Pre-sales for the new Nara Club 2026-27 kits began on June 22.
UCAN Enters Europe: FC Volendam 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new FC Volendam 2026-27 home kit has been officially released, marking the first foray into the European market for the club's new technical sponsor, UCAN, a Chinese brand.
The design pays tribute to local culture, serving as an ode to Volendamse schilderkunst (Volendam painting art) with a unique graphic pattern incorporated into the traditional orange base. The FC Volendam 2026-27 home kit is available to purchase through the club's official fanshop and webshop.
Adidas Celebrates Messi Breaking the All-Time World Cup Goalscoring Record
Lionel Messi has officially become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, netting his 17th goal in Argentina's match against Austria on June 22, 2026. To celebrate this historic milestone, Adidas immediately published a dedicated graphic on their social media channels, crowning their signature athlete with the caption RECORD BREAKER. HISTORY MAKER. The goal moves Messi past Miroslav Klose's long-standing record of 16 World Cup goals.
The achievement comes just days after Messi scored a hat-trick earlier in the tournament to tie the record. During this historic 2026 World Cup run, Messi has been wearing the Adidas F50 'El Último Tango' signature boots.
Burgos CF 26-27 Away Kit Released
The new Burgos CF 2026-27 away kit was officially released today. Made by Macron, the new Burgos Club de Fútbol 2026-27 away jersey introduces an elegant design featuring a black base combined with gold accents and a subtle crown motif referencing the club's tradition.
A special detail on the back of the neck reads the honorific city motto, "Hay un oro que no se compra... se hereda" (There are values you can't buy... you inherit them), completing the classy look for the Spanish La Liga 2 side.
European National Teams Reimagined With Germany Home Shirt Template
Football kit account @The_Kit_Parade has reimagined various European national teams using Germany's 2026 World Cup home shirt template.
The graphic applies the distinct pattern to countries including England, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Sweden. While the design adapts seamlessly to neutral and white bases, with the Irish, Dutch, and Welsh concepts receiving particular praise from fans, others like the Spanish edition proved more divisive due to clashing colors.
Official Images: Al Hilal 26-27 Home Kit Leaked
New images of the Al Hilal 2026-27 home kit have been leaked, giving us a better look at the design for the upcoming Saudi Pro League season. The images, originally shared by @a_z055 and @MidanAlAtqam, reveal the official jersey the players will be wearing on the pitch.
Made by Puma, the Al Hilal 2026-27 home jersey features the club's traditional blue base color. The design incorporates a subtle graphic design.
The Puma Al Hilal 2026-27 home shirt is expected to be officially launched in the coming weeks ahead of the new campaign.
1. FC Köln 26-27 Home Kit Spotted for Sale
The first-ever Adidas 1. FC Köln 2026-27 home kit has been spotted for sale ahead of its expected launch on July 1, 2026. Images shared by our partners @insidemueng confirm classic design featuring a V-neck collar and fine tone-on-tone stripes across the front.
The new shirt incorporates embroidered logos, including a notably smaller Rewe sponsor logo, and is finished with subtle black accents. This marks the beginning of the club's new partnership with Adidas starting from the 2026-27 season.
