Villarreal Forced to Wear Training Kit vs Borussia Dortmund
- Kit Arrival Delay: Villarreal's away kits failed to arrive due to a shipping issue, forcing them into an alternate plan.
- Improvised Solution: The team resorted to using training jerseys with numbers printed on them to play against Dortmund.
- Coach Training Kit: The training shirt actually used in the game was the coach variant, not the usual player variant.
In a surprising turn of events, Villarreal found themselves in an unusual predicament in its friendly match against Dortmund yesterday. Thanks to kit experts Chuyện Áo Đấu for making us aware of the story.
Villarreal's Kit Mishap: Training Jerseys on the Pitch
The Spanish team planned to wear its away kits, due to the obvious clash of Villarreal's yellow home jerseys with BVB's yellow home kits. However, a "shipping issue" prevented the away kits from arriving on time.
A "shipping issue" prevented the away kits from arriving on time
Faced with this dilemma, Villarreal quickly improvised by printing numbers on its training jerseys for the players to wear on the pitch. This quick thinking allowed them to avoid both a kit clash and the embarrassment of playing without proper uniforms.
Villarreal 24-25 Training Coach Shirt
Oddly, the Villarreal training shirt worn against Dortmund is officially the coach variant. The usual player variant is white, providing no good contrast to the yellow BVB.
Villarreal 24-25 Home, Away & Third Kits
Funnily spoken, only two players took to the field yesterday: the team's goalkeeper and a player named Joma, humorously referencing the brand of the training jerseys.
Have you heard of any other teams experiencing kit mishaps in the 24-25 pre-season? Share your stories in the comments below.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Pre-Match Shirt Leaked - Official Look
@opaleak has leaked 2 new pictures of the new Adidas Boca 26-27 pre-match shirt.
The Boca Juniors 2026-27 pre-match jersey features a half-and-half design in the club's traditional colors, with a yellow right side and blue left side, complemented by contrasting sleeve colors and a blue crew-neck collar.
Special Adidas World Cup 'Match 1000' Referee Shirt
The second Group F match between Japan and Tunisia will mark the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history. FIFA has appointed Romanian referee István Kovács to officiate this historic milestone match, which will take place at Monterrey Stadium on June 20.
A special highlight of the occasion will be the referee's commemorative uniform: a bright red jersey featuring three gold stripes on the sleeves, along with a "MATCH 1000 FIFA WORLD CUP" badge.
Leaked: Adidas Originals River Plate Retro Shirt Hints at 26-27 Away Kit
We have the first image of a brand-new Adidas Originals River Plate retro shirt. It is part of the team's 26-27 away collection.
The River Plate retro shirt features a color-blocked design reminiscent of classic 1980s sportswear. The upper half of the torso and the raglan sleeves are solid red, while the lower half is crisp white. Separating the two sections is a prominent, thick black horizontal chest band. A classic white Adidas Trefoil logo and the traditional River Plate shield sit high on the chest, keeping the design completely free of modern sponsors for a pure, vintage aesthetic.
Vitória SC Announces Hummel Kit Deal
Vitória Sport Clube has officially announced a new five-year technical sponsorship deal with Hummel, beginning with the 2026-27 season. The Danish sportswear brand will supply the Portuguese club's match kits, training gear, and lifestyle apparel until the end of the 2030-31 campaign. This agreement brings an end to Vitória SC's decade-long partnership with Macron, who had been the club's kit maker since the 2016-17 season.
The club described the new agreement as a "return to the past to project into the future," referencing Hummel's previous stint as Vitória SC's kit supplier during 1992-92.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Shirt + Shorts, Socks & Pre-Match Jersey Leaked
We can leak the full look at the Boca Juniors 2026-27 home kit - it is completed by shorts and socks that match the stripe design of the kit.
SV Austria Salzburg 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new SV Austria Salzburg home kit for the 26-27 season has been officially released today. Made by Capelli, the new shirt will be worn by the club in the Austrian 2. Liga.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home jersey features a bespoke design in the club's traditional colors. It incorporates two different tones of violet and is highlighted by a custom graphic showcasing the Hohensalzburg fortress and the towers of the old town, representing the team's local identity and heritage.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home football shirt is available to purchase immediately through the club's official fanshop, retailing at a price of 69 Euro.
