Long-Sleeve Football Kits Are Alive And Better Than Ever Before
- Long-Sleeve Kit Revival: Long-sleeved football kits, popular in the 1990s but less so in the 2000s, are making a comeback among top players and may even be improved.
- 2024 Federation Kits: Several players, such as Ronaldo and Mbappe, are wearing long-sleeved versions of 2024 national team jerseys, with Adidas' Germany kit showcasing its design well.
- Adidas vs. Nike: While Adidas sells long-sleeved versions of some kits, Nike does not offer any long-sleeved versions for sale, despite their athletes wearing them on the field.
In the 1990s, many players were wearing long-sleeved football kits. In the 2000s and early 2010s, the long-sleeved kits disappeared more and more. However, now, long-sleeved shirts are back, at least for the best players in soccer - And they might be better than ever before.
Long-Sleeve kits in 2024 might be better than ever before
2024 Federation Kits Worn in Long-Sleeve Versions
In the first international matches in the new kits, we saw several players in long-sleeved versions of the new national jerseys - including Cristinao Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Kai Hevrtz and Alvarao Morata.
Both Adidas and Nike have put a lot of effort into the long-sleeved jerseys - but one jersey stands out. The Germany 2024 long-sleeve home kit continues the striking sleeve design wonderfully.
Comparing some of the long-sleeve kits with the short-sleeve variants, it becomes obvious that the long-sleeve looks much better - especially, for kits that have a standout design on the sleeves.
The long-sleeve version of the France kit is rather boring because the short-sleeve version is also just plain blue. The French tricolor would have helped here.
Nike does not sell a single long-sleeve kit, despite Cristiano Ronaldo and Mbappe wearing them
However, there is a big difference between Adidas and Nike - Adidas sells the long-sleeve versions for Germany and Mexico, whereas there is not a single Nike long-sleeve kit available - although Nike superstars Mbappe and CR7 wear long sleeves.
Do you prefer long-sleeve jerseys over short-sleeved jerseys with undershirts? Let us know in the comments.
Matsumoto Yamaga 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC have revealed their new 2026-27 home and away kits. The new Adidas Matsumoto Yamaga 2026-27 shirts introduce bespoke designs for the club.
Como 1907 Announce Kit Design Contest
Italian club Como 1907 has launched a new design contest, inviting fans and designers to create a new look for the team. While the official announcement asked supporters to design a t-shirt for Como, it is likely that the club is referring to a football kit, given the context of the post and the reactions from the fanbase.
The club has kept the instructions incredibly open, stating there is no brief, no rules, and no excuses. To enter the competition, fans simply need to create their design, post it on Instagram, and tag the official Como 1907 account.
The announcement has already sparked significant interest online, with numerous supporters sharing their concepts and ideas. Whether the winning design will be produced as an official match kit, a pre-match shirt, or a special edition lifestyle item remains to be seen, but it offers a unique opportunity for fans to leave their mark on the club's visual identity.
FIFA Denies Guillermo Ochoa 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch Over Appearance Rules
Guillermo Ochoa has been denied the chance to wear FIFA's new legacy patch at the 2026 World Cup. Despite being selected for six World Cup tournaments spanning from 2006 to 2026, the Mexican goalkeeper does not meet the strict criteria set by FIFA. The governing body requires players to have made on-pitch appearances in at least five different World Cups to qualify for the special badge.
Ochoa did not play any minutes during the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, meaning he has only registered on-pitch appearances in three World Cups prior to the 2026 edition. Because of this, FIFA officially refused to award him the patch. Other veterans playing in the tournament, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, have received the legacy patch for meeting the five-tournament appearance threshold.
The Mexican Football Federation is reportedly planning to push for a reconsideration of the ruling. If Ochoa features in a match during the 2026 tournament, the federation intends to appeal FIFA's decision in hopes of securing the legacy patch for the veteran goalkeeper.
Yokohama FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Yokohama FC have officially released their new Puma 2026-27 home, away, and goalkeeper kits. The new Yokohama FC 26-27 shirts feature an abstract graphic design that represents flow and movement across all the jerseys. The home jersey is predominantly blue, while the away kit is white. The goalkeeper kits complete the collection in red and yellow colorways. The Puma Yokohama FC 2026-27 kits are available to purchase via the club's online store.
