Ukrainian Team Steals Nike Atletico & Sporting Kits - Sporting Fans Go Angry, Clubs React
- Kit Theft: Ukrainian team Vorskla Poltava released new kits identical to Sporting CP's home kit and Atletico Madrid's third kit, sparking outrage.
- Sporting CP's Reaction: Sporting CP expressed disappointment, emphasizing the exclusivity of their kit and is addressing the issue with Nike.
- Vorskla's Response: Vorskla Poltava deleted all mentions of the stolen kits from their platforms and are expected to release new kits.
Ukrainian Premier League V. Poltava has released its new 2024-2025 kits two days ago. However, we had already seen the designs before, and now this caused a giant problem for everyone involved. Thanks to A Camisola for some background info.
Ukrainian Team V. Poltava Releases Kits Identical to Sporting and Atletico
The new Vorskla Poltava 24-25 home kit is identical to Sporting CP's 24-25 home kit, while the away kit is the same as Atletico's third from last season. The only difference is the logos.
Sporting Fans Notice Stolen Kit, Want Club to Resolve Siuation
Shortly after the Ukrainian team revealed its kit, Sporting fans got notice of it. The cause sparked extreme outrage among Sporting fans and elicited strong reactions from the club itself.
Sporting CP has issued a statement expressing its disappointment and concern over the situation. The club emphasized that its 24-25 home kit was meant to be exclusive, honoring one of its founders, Francisco Stromp. Indeed, the club even has an "exclusive clause', meaning that they will get designs used by no other Nike teams. Sporting said that it is currently resolving this issue with the management of its technical partner at the highest level.
Ukrainian Team Reacts and Deletes Everything About Kits
Two days later, the Ukrainian team reacted and deleted all signs of its stolen 24-25 kits from its website and social media. Footy Headlines is very sure that Vorskla will never wear the stolen kits and release new kits shortly.
This is not the first instance of Poltava "copying" other teams' kits. The team copied Nigeria's 2020 and 2022 kits. Back then, it remained a niche story.
We have no info on how Vorskla Poltava got its hands on Nike's exclusive kits but with its own logos. The club apparently printed over the original logos, at least for Atletico (see the large collar label).
In pre-season, Vorskla wore last season's teamwear home kit plus a gray alternative strip.
Are you surprised to see this happen? Do you think this matter was resolved after Vorskla deleted everything about its 24-25 kits? Let us know in the comments below.
Trabzonspor 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Fourth Kits Released
Trabzonspor and Joma have officially released the club's new 2026-27 kit collection. The set features four distinct designs, unveiled by the Turkish club under the campaign slogan "En güzel formalar #BizdeVar".
The Joma Trabzonspor 2026-27 home kit features the thickest stripes seen during the brand's partnership with the club, presenting the classic claret and blue colors in a bold layout. The collection is completed by a solid blue away kit, a maroon third kit, and a black alternative fourth kit, offering a wide variety of options for the upcoming campaign.
Manchester City 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - Long-Sleeve Version
Footy Headlines can now leak 4 new pictures of the Puma Manchester City 26-27 third kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The kit was created using Puma's AI Creator tool in late 2024, with almost 180,000 kits designed by City supporters, and the final design was chosen from 10 finalists.
Unique Svolme Delsalma-4 LE Boots Spotted at 2026 World Cup
During the 2026 World Cup, an extremely rare pair of football boots was spotted on the feet of Japanese player Junnosuke Suzuki in Monterrey, Mexico. The boots in question are the Svolme Delsalma-4 LE, a limited-edition release from the Japanese sports brand Svolme. Suzuki's pair is one of only 1,248 produced globally, making it a highly exclusive model on the international stage. Thanks to @abcdefutbol.
The Svolme Delsalma-4 LE is designed as a touch-focused boot, featuring a premium kangaroo leather upper that provides a soft and natural feel on the ball. The brand, which is well-known in Japan but rarely seen in major global competitions, released this limited run to coincide with the tournament in North America. Suzuki’s choice to wear the Delsalma-4 LE highlights a unique piece of Japanese football equipment during the biggest international competition.
Barrow AFC 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Released
National League side Barrow AFC have completed their 2026-27 kit lineup with the launch of their new away shirt. Made by Puma, the away kit follows the release of the club's home strip earlier this month, confirming the brand as their technical sponsor for the upcoming season.
The Barrow AFC 2026-27 home kit, originally unveiled on June 1, is billed as "125 Years In The Making." The design serves as a traditional and commemorative tribute to the Cumbrian club's 125th anniversary. The newly revealed away kit provides a contrasting alternative for their travels, rounding out the wardrobe as they prepare for their National League campaign following their recent relegation from League Two.
Special Commemorative Patches for 1000th FIFA World Cup Match
To mark a significant milestone in football history, special commemorative patches were featured during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group F match between Tunisia and Japan in Monterrey. The fixture officially marked the 1000th match in the history of the tournament.
In recognition of the occasion, both the Japan and Tunisia national teams wore mini Match 1000 arm patches on their jerseys. The special detailing was spotted on the players' kits during the game, as well as on the shirts laid out in the dressing rooms beforehand.
The commemorative design was not limited to the competing teams, as the match officials also wore the Match 1000 patch on their referee kits. This subtle yet historic addition provided a unique touch to the kits for the milestone game.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/7065061298/special-adidas-world-cup-match-1000-referee-shirt.html
Manuel Neuer Wears Special 'Legacy' and 'Golden Gloves' Patches at 2026 World Cup
Following Luka Modrić and Lionel Messi, Manuel Neuer became the next player to wear two special patches when he appeared in Germany's second group-stage match against Ivory Coast.
On his right sleeve was the "Legacy" patch (which had already appeared in the opening match), while on his left sleeve was the "Golden Glove" patch, honoring the individual award he won at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
All Special 2026 World Cup Player Patches Revealed - Footy Headlines
