Nike Did Want to Revolutionize Sporting Stromp Kit, but the Club Rejected It
- Nike's Bold Design Rejected: Nike proposed a diagonal design for Sporting's Stromp kit, deviating from the classic vertical half-and-half design, but the club rejected it.
- Stromp Kit Significance: The Stromp kit is a classic Sporting jersey with a traditional green and white half-and-half design, and this year marks the 100th anniversary of Stromp's last game for the club.
- Rejected Design Similar to Wolfsburg: Nike's rejected design is rumored to be similar to Wolfsburg's kit, which features a prominent diagonal stripe.
Nike's plan to revolutionize Sporting's Stromp kit for the 2023-24 season have apparently hit a snag, with the club reportedly rejecting the sportswear giant's bold design.
The Stromp kit is the club's most classic jersey. This original shirt features a green and white half-and-half design, in homage to "Stromp": one of the founders of Sporting, who was a talented footballer and athlete. Sporting are usually releasing a new Stromp kit every two seasons - they last did two years ago, so a new Stromp kit was/is scheduled for this campaign.
Stromp belonged to Sporting for 15 years, from 1908 until 1923-1924. 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of Stromp's last Sporting Cp game.
Nike's "Innovative" Sporting Stromp Kit Rejected by Club
According to rumors from a Sporting CP fan forum shared by the specialist Portuguese account @ACamisola_, Nike had proposed a diagonal model for the jersey, instead of the traditional split vertical design. However, Sporting's management rejected the idea.
The proposed design is said to be very similar (or even identical) to Wolfsburg's kit, which features a bold diagonal stripe.
It is not known if the club will release a new Stromp kit this season.
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Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
Morecambe 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Morecambe FC have officially launched their new 26-27 home and away kits, produced by Surridge Sports. The club received massive backlash for posting AI images for the launch, and later posted a clearer CAD of the home shirt.
The home shirt features the club's traditional red color palette with black detailing, while the away kit introduces a bold combination of purple and yellow. Both designs incorporate modern elements to provide a fresh look for the upcoming National League North campaign.
The new Surridge Sports Morecambe 2026-27 jerseys are currently available for pre-order through the club's official online store.
