Captain Tsubasa Inspired: Special Juventus 'Kojiro Hyuga' T-shirt Released
- Collaboration: Juventus and Adidas released a special T-shirt inspired by the Captain Tsubasa character Kojiro Hyuga, also known as Mark Lenders.
- Design: The white T-shirt features black Adidas and Juventus logos, with Japanese-inspired text including the character's name and the number 78 on the front, and an image of Hyuga in the Juventus third kit on the back.
- Purpose: This collaboration aims to tap into the nostalgia of fans who grew up with the anime character, creating a unique experience for Juventus supporters, and the shirt retails at 60 Euro.
Inspired by the star of the comic series Captain Tsubasa - Kojiro Hyuga (known in the Western world as Mark Lenders), Juventus x Adidas has launched a special T-shirt as a tribute to Kojiro Hyuga, which aims to give fans a unique experience marrying nostalgia for a childhood icon with a passion for their favorite team.
Kojiro Hyuga is one of the stars of Captain Tsubasa, which featured on Italian TV screens for the first time in the summer of 1986, inspired by one of the most popular mangas of all time and the brainchild of Yoichi Takahashi. The character has stuck in the memory of generations of fans thanks to his extraordinary talent, unwavering determination and iconic Tiger Shot.
Juventus 'Kojiro Hyuga' T-shirt
The new Adidas Juventus 'Kojiro Hyuga' T-shirt is white with the Adidas logo and the Juventus crest in black.
The front of the shirt features text inspired by anime aesthetics, including the name of the character Kojiro and the number 78 in Japanese. Meanwhile, Hyuga and the number 78 appear on the back, accompanied by an image of him wearing Juventus 24-25 third kit.
Gianmarco Pino, Juventus Brand Manager said:
The character serves as an opportunity for the club to break into the world of anime, proving once more that Juventus know how to constantly push the envelope and tap into other language markets.
The Juventus 'Kojiro Hyuga' football T-shirt retails at 60 Euro.
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Nike Confirms Release of Gold Mercurial CR7 2026 World Cup Boots
Nike has officially confirmed the upcoming release of the highly anticipated, special-edition signature boot for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the American sportswear giant will launch a spectacular all-gold Mercurial specifically designed for the Portuguese superstar. This exclusive release is scheduled to drop just before Portugal kicks off their opening group-stage match.
The decision to equip the forward in a striking all-gold colorway is a deliberate and symbolic tribute by the brand's design team. Speaking on the upcoming launch to The Athletic, Nike representative Odinga Nimako, a senior figure at Nike’s global football footwear team, explained the specific reasoning behind the glamorous aesthetic. "The fact that Ronaldo is playing his sixth World Cup, we wanted to celebrate the legacy he has set and the way he continues to add to his legacy," Nimako stated. "And there is no better color than gold to help do that."
It remains to be see if Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the golden boots in a match - we expect him to wear them in training only.
