Villarreal Forced to Wear Training Kit vs Borussia Dortmund
Aug 7, 2024, by Chris
- 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.
No More Mizuno: Reebok Hansa Rostock 26-27 Third Kit Released
German 3. Liga club FC Hansa Rostock and new technical sponsor Reebok have officially unveiled the team's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Completing the club's kit set alongside the previously launched home and away shirts, the release marks another custom design from Reebok in their debut campaign as Hansa's official supplier after taking over from Mizuno.
The Reebok Hansa Rostock 26-27 third shirt reinterprets a classic design from the club's archive, taking direct inspiration from the away jersey worn during the 1999-00 season. It features a sleek black base on the front and back, complemented by vibrant red sleeves that highlight Reebok's signature vector branding. A traditional polo collar tops off the vintage look, paying homage to an era defined by club figures like Timo Lange, Magnus Arvidsson, Victor Agali, and Steffen Baumgart.
Crafted from modern performance fabrics with a contemporary athletic fit, the jersey blends nostalgic late-90s styling with up-to-date sportswear technology. The new Hansa Rostock 26-27 third kit is available now via the club's official online store and physical retail locations.
Crawley Town 26-27 Away Kit Released
English club Crawley Town and technical partner Erreà have officially launched the new 26-27 away kit. Following the design direction established by this season's home uniform, the new alternative strip carries a sleek black and gold color scheme inspired by the club's fiery identity.
The Erreà Crawley Town 26-27 away jersey is predominantly black with a subtle tonal flame pattern running across the front and sleeves as a nod to the Red Devils nickname. All accents are styled in gold, including a recoloured black and gold crest, gold Erreà chest branding, and gold sponsor logos. The inside back collar incorporates 1896, marking the foundation year of the club.
Black shorts and matching black socks complete the new Crawley Town 26-27 away kit by Erreà, which is now available to purchase through the official club store.
