Aston Villa Players Continue to Wear Sweaty Castore Kits, Despite Player Complains
Oct 1, 2023, by Chris
Update: Despite both the Men's and Women's team players have complained about Castore's wet shirts, both wore the regular kit in their games this weekend. It remains to be seen how fast Castore will solve the issue - the club and the supplier already announced that the problem would be fixed as soon as possible.
Due to the shirts becoming darker over time and with sweat/water, they appeared much darker than the maroon shorts. The shorts have no issues with breathability.
Update: Aston Villa players have complained about the wet-look shirts made by sports manufacturer Castore, which they say are weighing them down and affecting their performance. This is reported by The Telegraph.
The problem is most noticeable on the claret home shirts, which darken quickly during games due to perspiration, but players say it's the same with the away kit. Head coach Unai Emery is aware of the issue, and Villa are working with Castore to find a solution as quickly as possible.
The players have claimed that the shirts become uncomfortable and heavy and are affecting their performance. Any solution would require Castore to produce a new run of shirts that do a better job of absorbing sweat and remaining lightweight. It remains to be seen whether the issue could affect Villa's kit deal with Castore, but we do not think so.
23 September 2023: Major Castore Kit Quality Problem? Aston Villa Players Look "Like Coming out of the Bath"
Aston Villa's Europa Conference League game against Legia Warsaw has sparked controversy over their Castore kits.
Breathability Problem With Castore Aston Villa 23-24 Home Kits
Fans and kit experts alike have noticed the strange clinging of the jersey to the players' bodies, making them look "like they just came out of the bath," as @jackgrimse put it.
As visible in the pictures, Castore's Aston Villa 2023-2024 home kit seems to be lacking in breathability, leading to a noticeable build-up of moisture during the game.
Former kit designer and industry expert @Real_Rob_Warner also noted the bad breathability of Castore's Aston Villa kits, with his post being shared by many who watched the game.
This has led to a stark contrast between Aston Villa's home kits and Castore's kits of other teams, such as Newcastle's, whose kit seems to have extremely good breathability. Indeed, Castore's Aston Villa keeper kit also has great breathability, as visible in the pictures.
Aston Villa Play With Sponsorless Kits due to Ban of Betting Sponsors - Goalkeeper Logo Simply Taped
In addition, British clubs playing in some countries of Europe are forced to hide their gambling sponsors. For the keeper kit, Aston Villa just taped it.
Do you think Castore will fix the problem? Let us know in the comments below.
FIFA Kit Creator Adds Dozens of New Old & 26-27 Kit Templates
FIFA Kit Creator has expanded their extensive template library with a large batch of brand-new jersey structures.
The latest update introduces base designs for the upcoming 26-27 season alongside classic retro cuts from iconic past eras. Creators matteuscm and KARAVASHKIN contributed heavily to this release, bringing fresh builds across major manufacturers including Adidas, Nike, Puma, Castore, Hummel, and Umbro. Among the modern additions are official base templates for upcoming club kits such as the Adidas 26-27 AS Roma and Tiro 27 cuts, the Nike 26-27 SC Freiburg template, Castore 26-27 Everton home layout, and new Puma designs for Palmeiras and Fluminense.
Updated national team templates for Ireland, Denmark, Indonesia, and DR Congo are also now available for creators to customize.
Beyond contemporary 26-27 cuts, the update adds several famous historical templates. Users can create concepts using nostalgic patterns like the Adidas 2004 Greece home template, the 05-06 AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen cuts, Nike 2010 and 2014 Brazil silhouettes, and Puma 2006 Italy away template.
All new template options are live and available on FIFA Kit Creator.
Outstanding CP Cacereño 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Spanish club CP Cacereño and new kit supplier Hummel have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Marking the beginning of their technical partnership, Hummel has created two distinct custom designs heavily inspired by local culture and mythology.
The CP Cacereño 26-27 home kit features a rich green base dominated by an intricate graphic depicting dragon scales across the front panel. The design links directly to the club's release slogan, "No soy un futbolista, soy un dragón". White detailing is applied to the classic collar, sleeve cuffs, Hummel chevrons, and sponsor logos to complete the jersey.
The 26-27 away kit presents a half-and-half split layout featuring a white base paired with an orange front panel. The bottom portion of the shirt highlights a graphic illustration of the historic fortress walls of Cáceres alongside dragon tail motifs, finished with fine black detailing along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs.
Samsunspor 26-27 Home Kit Released
Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor has officially launched its new striped home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Hummel.
The Hummel Samsunspor 26-27 home jersey features vertical red stripes over a white base, paired with plain white sleeves accented by red sleeve cuffs. A red polo collar with white edge piping and a red V-neck inset gives the shirt a classic look, while iconic white Hummel chevrons rest on the shoulders.
The reverse side of the shirt incorporates a white back panel for player names and numbers, framed by red stripe details at the top and bottom hem, along with red Samsunspor lettering printed on the upper back. The kit is now officially available for pre-order.
Lazio End Polymarket Shirt Sponsorship Deal After Italian Regulatory Block
SS Lazio's front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with prediction market platform Polymarket has come to an abrupt end just months after being announced. The multi-year agreement, signed in April 2026 and valued at over 20 million euros, faced immediate trouble following regulatory action in Italy. The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) placed Polymarket on its blacklist, classifying the platform as an unlicensed gambling operator and blocking domain access nationwide.
Following the ban, Lazio removed all Polymarket branding from their official website, club store, and team kits. The Biancocelesti took the field with blank kit fronts during their recent 26-27 pre-season friendly against Avellino. This rapid disappearance comes shortly after the club had finally resolved a three-year shirt sponsor drought that dated back to the end of the 22-23 season.
Reports indicate that Lazio and Polymarket are now negotiating an economic resolution to terminate the partnership. A financial settlement will allow the club to clear any contractual obligations and seek a replacement main sponsor before the 26-27 Serie A season kicks off.
More Affordable PSG Jordan Wings Collection to Launch with 26-27 Fourth Kit
Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan Brand are set to bring back the popular Wings concept for their 26-27 fourth kit and lifestyle line in January 2027. Following the success of the original luxury collection, the upcoming Wings 2.0 release will return with a fresh visual approach while taking strong inspiration from urban fashion culture.
As per @lasource75006, a key change for the new collection is a more accessible pricing structure compared to the high-end first edition.
Under the theme Greatness from Greater Paris, the new capsule broadens its story beyond central Paris to represent the entire metropolitan region. The 26-27 fourth jersey itself is expected to feature a white base with black wing accents across the shoulders, reversing the color scheme of the previous navy and white design.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Early
The upcoming Adidas Boca Juniors 26-27 home kit has already landed on store shelves ahead of its official launch. Pictures taken inside an Adidas store in New York confirm that the authentic player version jersey is currently on sale for $160 USD. Thanks to @marto_m3.
The 26-27 home shirt stays true to the club's traditional look, featuring a classic blue base highlighted by the iconic yellow chest stripe. Bright yellow detailing covers the collar trim, Adidas logo, and three stripes along the shoulders. Sponsor logos include Betsson across the yellow chest band, Cetrogar on the sleeves, and DirecTV on the lower back, while XENEIZE is printed in yellow on the upper back neck.