Nike Has Messed Up With Its Collars
- Modernized Polo Collar: Nike's modernized polo collar on several national team kits, including Brazil and England, is ill-fitting and uncomfortable for players, requiring constant adjustment and appearing too loose.
- Offset V-Collar: The offset v-collar, intended to show a reverse swoosh, disrupts the symmetry of kits, particularly on the tricolor design of the France kit.
- Square Collar: The revolutionary square collar of the Nigeria 2024 home kit looks unusual, and the team did not wear it in their first match, raising questions about its functionality.
The Nike 2024 national team kits feature some extraordinary collars. They are unique, but they are apparently not working perfectly.
Modernized Nike Polo Collar Fits Badly
Several of Nike's biggest teams, including Brazil and England, received the same modernized Polo collar for their kits.
The match between England and Brazil showed that the collar does not work as intended. Several Brazilian and English players had to pull up the collar because they were apparently uncomfortable, making it look like a turtleneck.
Bellingham also fiddled with the collar. Also, the whole collar construction seems far too loose, causing the collar to swing around.
Offset Nike V-Collar - Intended to Show Reverse Swoosh, But Destroys Symmetry of Kits
Another unique collar is a variant of the classic v-collar, seen on kits like the France 2024 home shirt and the Netherlands 2024 away kit.
Rumors say that the offset v-collar intends to show a reverse swoosh, even though this would not be allowed officially.
The collar, however, does not work in reality, especially on the tricolor version of the France kit. As South American kit experts La Casaca rightly noted, it makes everything look offset.
Square Collar - Nigeria Wears Old Kit in First Match After Launch
The most revolutionary collar is the boxed/square collar of the Nigeria 2024 home kit. Images of players wearing the kit look a bit like photoshopped ones, even though they, of course, are not.
However, Nigeria did not wear the new kit in its first match after its launch. It remains to be seen if it works as smoothly as a round collar when we see the new Nigeria kit on the pitch at any time.
Not All Colors Are Bad, But Some Are Also Extraordinary Good
USA 2024 Copa America Home & Away Kits Released - On-Pitch Debut
Meanwhile, the half-and-half round collar Nike uses for kits like the USA 2024 home kit is excellent in terms of design and functionality
Will Nike provide England and Brazil with better, fixed collars?
Will Nike change the uncomfortable polo collar for Brazil, England, and others? Let us know in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
1998/00 PSV *Player Issue* BNWT GK Shirt (XL) Nike
2005/07 England Gerrard #4 Home Shirt (M) Umbro
2002/04 Manchester United Beckham #7 Home Shirt (XL) Nike
1988/90 Germany T-Shirt (S) Adidas
1985 Kodak All Stars #10 Home Shirt (M) Asics
2008/09 DC United Home Shirt (S) Adidas
2010/12 Juventus Del Piero #10 Away Shirt (XL) Nike
2004 Mexico Olympics Track Jacket (M) Fila
2004/05 Etzella Ettelbruck #3 Home Shirt (XL) Nike
1995/96 AC Milan Training Jacket (M) Lotto
Konyaspor 26-27 Special Kit Vote
Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor has officially handed the design reins to its supporters by launching a fan vote to select the club's 2026-27 alternative kit, with three bespoke Hummel designs currently up for debate.
The "Anatolian Eagles" are offering a diverse menu of choices: a vibrant green-and-white checkered pattern that evokes a classic retro feel, a clean half-and-half vertical split with intricate chevron detailing on the sleeves, and a minimalist white base featuring a sharp green horizontal band across the chest.
In a nod to the club's heritage, the poll is scheduled to close this Friday, May 15 at exactly 19:22 - a tribute to the club’s founding year.
Vote here now: https://www.konyaspor.org.tr/forma-oylama
UEFA Unveil Official 2026 Champions League Final Jersey for Budapest
UEFA have officially unveiled the commemorative jersey for the 2026 Champions League final, set to take place at the Puskás Aréna on May 30, 2026. The limited-edition shirt celebrates the culture and architecture of Budapest, combining local inspiration with signature Champions League branding.
The jersey features a modern graphic design with abstract paint-splatter effects and architectural references inspired by the Hungarian capital. On the front, the shirt includes a stylized illustration of the Puskás Arena alongside the iconic Champions League starball logo, while the official Budapest 2026 final emblem appears centrally on the design. The back carries the number “26”, completing the event-specific identity.
UEFA will make the shirt available through the official Champions League store and selected retailers in Budapest ahead of the final. The jersey will also appear in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team during a special in-game campaign running from May 23 to 30.
What do you think of UEFA’s official Budapest 2026 final jersey? Let us know in the comments below.
Jeonbuk Hyundai 2026 ‘Black Label’ Special Kit Released
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have revealed a new “Black Label” special kit, described by the club as an “unexpected charm” inspired by darkness, gold accents and a more intense visual identity.
The special edition was created together with artists Lee Yongwoo and Pipimik. According to the club, the design combines a quieter and more refined mood with stronger visual impact.
There is also a yellow kit - this serves as the keeper.
The “Black Label” jersey will first go on sale at the official club store from May 15 to 17 before an online release from May 19 to 21. Players are set to debut the shirt on May 17 against Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
FC Sion x Lydie&Sasha 26-26 Special Kit Released
FC Sion have unveiled a special-edition kit for the final home game of the 2025-26 season against FC Lugano. The unique shirt was created in collaboration with Valais-based graphic designers Lydie Sarrasin and Sasha Piaia, continuing the club’s recent tradition of working with local artists on special kits.
The design boasts a very more modern look. According to FC Sion, the shirt is intended as a bridge between generations, mixing classic football aesthetics with forward-looking visual elements. The kit will be worn in the final home match at the Stade de Tourbillon.
The limited-edition shirt will be sold exclusively on matchday in the stadium fanshop
