Lazio to Make Statement Against Roma's Riyadh Deal with New Kit Sponsor?
Oct 17, 2023, by Chris
In a local controversy in Italian football, Lazio could have a new logo on their kits soon.
Riyadh and Rome are both candidates to host EXPO 2030
Lazio have been without a main sponsor after the deal with Binance expired after the 2022-2023 season.
Rival of Riyadh EXPO 2030 Lazio to Use Rome's EXPO 2030 Campaign on Shirts
According to Italian media reports, Lazio could use Rome's EXPO 2030 campaign on their shirts, in direct opposition to Riyadh sponsoring the Roma jerseys. Why? Riyadh and Rome are two main candidates for the opportunity to host the EXPO 2030 event, and a decision will be made soon.
AS Roma signed a sponsorship deal with Riyadh Season worth €25m per season. Meanwhile, Lazio will likely get no or not much money by displaying the EXPO 2030 Rome logo on their kits.
According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Lazio are also evaluating other options to fill the void left by Binance. Lazio do not want to put the word "SPQR" on the kits as Roma had done after the cancellation of the agreement with Digitalbits.
The host country of World Expo 2030 will be elected by BIE Member States, gathered in the 173rd General Assembly taking place on 28 November 2023
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FC Arouca 26-27 Third Kit Released
Portuguese Primeira Liga club FC Arouca and domestic manufacturer Skita have officially launched the team's new third kit for the 26-27 campaign.
The Skita FC Arouca 26-27 third shirt is predominantly black, highlighted by an intricate tonal floral jacquard pattern embossed across both the front and back of the torso. Fine white trim lines the round crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, adding clean contrast to the dark base.
Completing the monochrome look, the FC Arouca crest, Skita branding, and main sponsor bwin all appear in clean white. Black shorts and socks are set to round off the new 26-27 third uniform.
PSIS Semarang 26-27 Home Kit Released
Indonesian club PSIS Semarang and returning technical sponsor Riors have officially launched their new home kit for the 26-27 season. The release marks the resumption of the partnership between the brand and the Semarang-based club, following Riors' previous spell outfitting the team from 2017 to 2024.
The PSIS Semarang 26-27 home jersey features the club's traditional blue as its base color, enriched by a striking, detailed mythical beast illustration across the front torso. Contrasting vibrant red details highlight the V-neck collar insert, the sleeve cuff trims, and the side hem vents. The monochromatic treatment extends to the chest, where both the Riors logo and the PSIS crest with its championship star are rendered in vivid red.
Navy blue panels across the shoulders and collar frame the design, while a bespoke emblem sits inside the back neck. The full kit is completed with matching patterned blue shorts and navy socks with red detailing.
Lech Poznań 26-27 Third Kit Released
Macron and Polish champions Lech Poznań have officially presented their new third shirt for the 2026-27 campaign. Dubbed "Trzeci Wymiar" (Third Dimension), the strip introduces a cosmic, futuristic aesthetic that offers a distinct contrast to the club's traditional home and away designs.
The Macron Lech Poznań 26-27 third jersey features a striking silver base crafted from a metallic-finish fabric. A custom embossed geometric pattern repeating the letters of "LECH" runs vertically across the front. Sleek black accents detail the crew neck, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder piping, while the Macron Hero logo, Superbet sponsor, and club crest all appear in monochrome black, topped by a gold championship star.
Created in collaboration with Lech Poznań's head of graphic design Marcin Rajczak, the clean, space-inspired design is finished with matching silver shorts and socks. The full kit is available now via the club's official online store and at Enea Stadion.
UEFA Signs First-Ever Referee Kit Sponsorship Deal With Strauss
UEFA have signed their first ever referee kit sponsorship today with Strauss - famous safety workwear, gear and equipments company from Germany.
Following this deal, the German company's logo will appear on the left sleeve of referee kits in UEFA competitions, as well as on VAR screens and assistants' operating room. The effect of the deal will start immediately on 26-27 Champions League matchday 1, and to be applied with Europa League and Conference League after that.
What do you think of UEFA's new sleeve sponsor, Strauss? Let us know in the comments below.