No More Nike? Matthijs De Ligt to Rejoin Adidas After 2 Years?
- De Ligt's Training Footwear: Matthijs De Ligt has recently been training in Adidas boots, specifically the F50 and X Crazyfast models, despite wearing Nike cleats in matches.
- Past Adidas Affiliation: De Ligt previously wore Adidas X models regularly from 2019 to 2022 before switching to Nike.
- Nike Player Departures: Nike has recently lost several prominent players, including Harry Kane, Jack Grealish, and Enzo Fernandez.
Update: Matthijs De Ligt has joined Manchester United this summer. The Dutch defender could make another move, as he has been seen training in the latest Adidas F50 football boots from the Vivid Horizon Pack. This suggests he may sign with Adidas again, even though he still wears Nike Phantom cleats in matches.
Indeed, De Ligt already trained in Adidas boots almost one year ago but has continued to wear Nike cleats in matches for almost one year now.
11 October 2023: De Ligt Trains in Latest Adidas X Soccer Cleats
Upon his return from injury, we spotted De Ligt wearing the Adidas X Crazyfast boots from the latest 'Marinerush' collection. This shows that De Ligt is likely to leave Nike and return to Adidas.
Matthijs De Ligt x Adidas X Crazyfast
After more than a year with Nike, De Ligt regularly wore the Phantom GT and later the Phantom GX. But in recent training, De Ligt returned to the shoe line he regularly wore in the past - Adidas X.
Matthijs De Ligt to Rejoin Adidas?
During the period from 2019 to 2022, De Ligt regularly used Adidas X shoe models, in particular Adidas X 19 shoes.
Nike has not signed many new players recently, but have also lost many important players such as Harry Kane, Jack Gralish, and Enzo Fernandez
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Leyton Orient 26-27 Home Kit Released
English League One club Leyton Orient have officially unveiled the 2026-27 home kit. Made by Meyba, the new shirt marks the beginning of the Spanish brand's partnership with the club while bringing back one of Orient's most iconic historic designs.
The Meyba Leyton Orient 2026-27 home shirt features the club's traditional red base with classic white vertical braces, inspired by the famous kits of the late 1970s. Meyba's signature shoulder trim, a centrally placed reflective club crest and subtle embossed crest graphics across the fabric complete the retro-inspired look, while an "East London" inscription appears on the back of the neck.
What do you think of the new Leyton Orient 2026-27 home kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Tottenham 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked
Footy Headlines can leak the official images of Tottenham's 2026-27 third lifestyle shirt, featuring an inverted color scheme compared to the club's 2026-27 third kit.
The lifestyle shirt comes in a dark purple base with lighter purple vertical stripes, mirroring the design of the 2026-27 third kit.
Sunderland 26-27 Home Kit Criticized Over Stripe Alignment Flaw
Following the official release of the Sunderland 26-27 home kit by Hummel, supporters and shirt collectors receiving their retail jerseys have highlighted a noticeable pattern alignment issue. Designed as a tribute to the club's historic 1937 FA Cup-winning side, the home shirt pairs traditional red and white vertical stripes with a classic buttoned collar and a retro shield crest. However, close-up photos of physical retail shirts reveal severe stripe misalignment along the upper chest and shoulder seams.
As highlighted by kit content creator @Kitkingdom83 on social media, the vertical stripes on the front body do not align smoothly with the sleeve panels. On both sides of the upper torso, the red body stripes abruptly meet contrasting white panels or cut off diagonally across the raglan seam, creating an awkward visual break right above the Hummel logo and club badge. Fans online quickly agreed with the criticism, pointing out that better pattern matching should be expected for a flagship kit release.
Raglan sleeve construction frequently poses pattern-matching challenges for manufacturers, especially when dealing with traditional vertical stripes. While the overall design concept and historical touches of the Sunderland 26-27 home kit have been well-received, the visible alignment flaws on retail versions raise quality control concerns for Hummel as the club prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Willem II 26-27 Away Kit Released
Willem II and new kit supplier Meyba have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. Celebrating Willem II's 130th anniversary, the jersey is designed as a royal tribute to 130 years of club history.
The Meyba Willem II 26-27 away jersey features a rich red base decorated with elegant gold accents. A subtle jacquard pattern woven directly into the fabric features historic club crests from throughout Willem II's 130-year existence. Gold detailing is applied to the collar, sleeve cuffs, main sponsors, and Meyba's signature shoulder taping, while the club crest appears in gold with 1896-2026 written underneath.
Additional details include the anniversary dates 1896-2026 printed on the lower front hem of the shirt. The new away kit will be used during the team's 26-27 Eredivisie campaign.
Adidas Nürnberg 26-27 Away Lifestyle Collection Released
Adidas and 1. FC Nürnberg have officially launched the club's away lifestyle collection for the 26-27 season. Released alongside the new away kit, the retro-inspired range is part of the Adidas Originals line, offering fans off-pitch apparel heavily influenced by classic football heritage.
The collection features a distinct throwback aesthetic highlighted by the classic Adidas Trefoil logo and the iconic 1. FCN crest. Key garments include track jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, and long-sleeve tops styled with color-blocked chest bands and signature three-stripe detailing along the shoulders and sleeves in the club's traditional red, white, and black colors.
Designed to bridge matchday tradition with everyday streetwear, the full 26-27 Adidas Originals collection is available now through the club's online shop and select retail partners.
Jude Bellingham Spotted in Birmingham City 26-27 Home Kit
Jude Bellingham was among the spectators at St Andrew's for Birmingham City's pre-season friendly against Barcelona, wearing the club's new 2026-27 home shirt with his iconic No. 22 on the back.
The Real Madrid midfielder came through Birmingham City's academy before completing a then-club-record £26 million move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020. The transfer played a key role in helping Birmingham overcome a difficult financial period.
Despite spending just one season with the first team, the club later made the unprecedented decision to permanently retire the No. 22 shirt in his honour, cementing Bellingham's status as one of the greatest academy graduates in Birmingham City's history.
Leyton Orient 26-27 Away Kit Released
Leyton Orient and new technical partner Meyba have officially launched the club's 26-27 away kit. Marking the beginning of a five-year partnership after replacing Puma, the Spanish brand's debut away strip for the O's pays tribute to the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in 1916, commemorating the club's historic service and sacrifice.
The Meyba Leyton Orient 26-27 away jersey features a clean white base centered around a red chevron dot gradient pattern on the chest, reimagining one of Clapton Orient's most famous historic kits. Red detailing decorates the collar and sleeve cuffs, while red Meyba logos sit on the chest and shoulders alongside the club crest. Special commemorative details are integrated into the shirt.
A scroll on the back neck reads East London, while the inner hem is printed with the names of three Clapton Orient players killed during the Battle of the Somme: Richard McFadden, George Scott, and William Jonas. Matching white shorts and socks complete the new 26-27 away kit.
Standard Liège 26-27 Third Kit Released
Standard Liège and Macron have officially released the Belgian club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. The fresh strip pays homage to the city's heritage and follows the previous launch of their black and gold away jersey.
The Standard Liège 26-27 third shirt introduces a sky blue base with a black V-neck collar bordered by fluo yellow details, a color combination echoed on the sleeve cuffs. The front and back of the jersey feature an intricate pattern of intersecting lines crafted from Macron's new Eco 3D Knit jacquard fabric. Flame graphics adorn the lighter sky blue shoulders and sleeves, referencing Liège's historic nickname, La Cité Ardente.
Black accents highlight the chest, where the Macron Hero and Standard Liège crest sit alongside the main sponsor logo. The club's motto, PASSION, FIERTÉ, FERVEUR, is printed on the outer back neck collar. The new 26-27 third kit is available through the club's official online store and fan shop.











