Bad Choice? Nike Elite National Teams Wear Halo Jackets Instead of Classy Anthem Jackets in Euro 2024
- New Jackets: Nike has introduced "Halo" jackets for its elite national teams at Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024, replacing traditional anthem jackets.
- Design and Features: These "Halo" jackets have a modern design with a black elastic cord, are made of soft ripstop fabric with a mesh lining, and have a fold-over hood.
- Availability and Cost: The Nike Halo Anthem jackets are available for purchase at 160 euros.
Out of nowhere, Nike has introduced a new look for the presentation of its top national teams during the anthems for the Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024.
Friendlies (regular) vs Euro 2024 (Halo)
Nike Halo 2024 National Team Anthem Jackets
Nike's Elite national teams are opting for striking modern "Halo" jackets instead of the traditional anthem jackets seen in the friendlies in the Euro and certainly also in the Copa America.
Nike created Halo Anthem Jackets for six of its biggest national teams - Brazil, France, Nigeria, England, the Netherlands, and France.
France Regular vs Halo Anthem Jackets
Didier Deschamps' France team sported the white Nike Halo Anthem jacket against France. It features a distinctive modern look with a black elastic cord on the front, much less classier than the regular one.
Three federations received white Halo anthem jackets (England, France & USA) and three black variants (Nigeria, Brazil & the Netherlands).
Nike Halo Anthem Jackets - Key Features
- Introduced just in time for Euro 2024 for Nike's Elite national teams
- Fabric: The jacket is made from soft ripstop fabric, ensuring durability and comfort.
- Lining: A mesh lining is included for breathability.
- Hood: The jacket has a fold-over hood with a zip fastening in the collar.
- Elastic Cord: A black elastic cord allows the jacket to be "balled up" K-Way style, adding a functional and stylish element.
- Availability: Available for purchase for 160 euros on the Nike.com online store
The Nike 2024 Halo anthem jackets retail at an immense price - 160 euros (165 USD).
Would you have preferred Nike's teams to wear the regular classy anthem jackets everyone thought teams would wear? Let us know in the comments below.
Fujieda MYFC 26-27 Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Fujieda MYFC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kits, produced by sportswear brand Gol. Designed under the theme "Merge," the new shirts symbolize the fusion of the ball, boots, players' spirit, fans, and partners uniting for the upcoming season. The collection features bespoke graphic patterns across the home, away, and goalkeeper jerseys, with sponsor logos cleanly integrated throughout the designs. The new Fujieda MYFC 2026-27 kits will be available to purchase starting in late June 2026 via the official J.League online store.
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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.
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