Kroos Has Made It Clear That He Hates Polo Collars, But Adidas Did Not Listen
- Kroos' Dislike: Toni Kroos publicly stated his strong dislike for polo collars on soccer jerseys back in March 2023.
- Adidas' Decision: Despite knowing Kroos' opinion, Adidas designed the Real Madrid 24-25 third kit with a prominent polo collar.
- Potential Alternative: There was a suggestion for Adidas to create a match version of the jersey with a crew collar, but it is not expected to happen.
Back in March 2023, Toni Kroos said he hated shirts with polo collars. In the 23-24 season, Real Madrid shirts did not have a polo collar; now, the polo collar is back on the Real Madrid 24-25 third shirt.
Real Madrid 24-25 Third Kit Features Giant Polo Collar
The new Adidas Real Madrid 2024-25 third shirt features a large polo collar, like the new 3rd kits other elite Adidas teams.
In March 2023, Toni Kroos publicly said that he hated polo collars, referring to the polo on the Real Madrid 22-23 home shirt. Now the polo collar will be back for next season - let's wait and see Kroos' reaction, but there likely won't be any by the Adidas athlete.
2023: Kroos: "Kits With Polo Collars Are a Big Shit" - 2024: Adidas to Release New Polo-Collar Madrid Kit
Oddly, when Adidas designed the polo-collared Madrid 24-25 third kit, the German brand was aware of Kroos' dislike of polo collars. This did not stop the Three Stripes from going for a polo collar, apparently.
Alternative Idea: Match Version Without Polo Collar
Adidas could make a clever and innovative decision by introducing an alternative collar for the match version of its product. This would ensure that the fan version remains ultra-classic with its polo-style collar, while the match version could have a crew collar for zero distractions. However, according to Footy Headlines, there is no information available to suggest that Adidas is planning to introduce such a change.
Real Madrid 24-25 Third Kit Leaked - Full Unboxing Video
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South Africa Debut Silver Adidas Climacool Cooling Jacket At 2026 World Cup
South Africa debuted the new Adidas Climacool cooling jacket in a striking silver colorway at the 2026 World Cup. The look evoked memories of spacesuits.
The Adidas Climacool system is engineered specifically to lower core body temperature and improve heat tolerance in hot and humid conditions - exactly the kind of environment teams face at a summer World Cup in the USA and Mexico. The system consists of three components: a cooling vest, jacket and overshoe, with the vest worn over the player's jersey containing a specialised gel that is frozen before use and slowly thaws to keep players cool as they prepare to take the pitch.
FIFA Orders Egypt to Remove 7 Stars From 2026 World Cup Kit And Change Numbers Color
FIFA has instructed the Egyptian Football Association to remove the seven stars from their 2026 World Cup kit. The stars, which represent Egypt's record seven Africa Cup of Nations victories, violate FIFA's strict equipment regulations for the tournament. Under these rules, stars displayed on national team jerseys at the World Cup are exclusively reserved for nations that have won the FIFA World Cup.
In addition to the removal of the stars, FIFA has directed Egypt to change the color of the player names and numbers on their shirts. The original design featured gold lettering, which FIFA deemed insufficient for broadcast visibility, requiring the team to switch to white text instead.
Brazil Did Not Leave Enough Space for FIFA 2026 World Cup 'Debut' Patch
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has introduced a highly detailed new system of sleeve badges, including a special "DEBUT" patch for players making their very first appearance in the tournament. However, on-pitch visuals of Brazil have revealed a glaring spatial issue: the Brazilian kit men did not leave enough space for it.
As seen on players like Danilo during their opening fixtures, the "DEBUT" patch has to be crammed awkwardly against the bottom stitching - the World Cup badge has been placed too low.
Brazil's kit managers apparently ignored the official application guidelines provided by badge manufacturer Avery Dennison. According to the leaked application manual, kits must have 55mm free under the regular badge for the debut patch - 20mm for the debut badge, plus spacing of 15mm (top) and 20 mm (bottom).
Adidas Predator Beckham 2026 'England' Signature Boots Leaked - New Images
Thanks to RKID Football Shop, we have new images of the Adidas Predator Beckham 2026 signature football boots, to be released in late summer/early fall 2026.
All info: https://www.footyheadlines.com/2025/12/adidas-predator-26-db.html
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Leaked - 6 New Real Images
Footy Headlines can now leak 6 new real pictures of the Nike Barcelona 26-27 home kit.
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit features a unique design with three shades of red and three shades of blue in each stripe, paying tribute to the renovated Camp Nou's exterior.
