Barcelona Kit Chaos Continues
Sep 15, 2024, by Chris
- Kit Availability Issues: The Barcelona 24-25 away kit is sold out on the club's website, listed as "available soon" on Nike's site, and available with different sponsor logos across different platforms causing significant confusion.
- Spotify Logo Problems: A mid-production logo change by Spotify led to kits being produced with both the old and new logos, contributing to availability issues and the decision to restrict sales to Barcelona initially.
- Strained Nike Relationship: Tensions between FC Barcelona and Nike have worsened the kit launch issues, with the away kit not being available through Nike on the day of release and a delayed dispatch from Barcelona itself, and the third kit not being released.
Update: Eleven days ago, FC Barcelona revealed its new 24-25 away kit. However, fans eager to purchase the kit are encountering significant confusion.
Barcelona has sold out of the 24-25 away kits, while on Nike's website, they are listed as "available soon." To make matters more complicated, the same kit is available with three different sponsor options:
- One featuring the old sponsor (available via Nike and most independent retailers),
- One featuring the new sponsor (sold out on Barça’s official store as it was produced in limited quantities),
- And a sponsor-free version (sold via the Spanish retailer Fútbol Emotion).
This situation has left fans uncertain about which version of the kit they can get, as each sponsor variant is being distributed differently across platforms.
4 September 2024: Barcelona Launches New Away Kit, Only Available via Club and Sold Out in Most Sizes Except for One
Significant issues have marred FC Barcelona's kit launches for the 2024-25 season, leading to what many are calling "kit chaos." After weeks of delays and multiple postponements, the club finally unveiled its 2024-25 away kit designed by Nike. However, the launch has again been far from smooth.
FC Barcelona 24-25 Away Kit Launch - Key Issues
First and foremost, the Barcelona 24-25 away kit has been incredibly well received by fans and the global football community. This overwhelming popularity brings further attention to the issues with the launch due to the high demand - there are many.
Neither Nike nor an independent retailer can sell the away kit yet
Spotify Logo Change:
One main reason for the problems and confusion is Spotify's new logo—it was launched in mid-production, leading to severe problems. The home kit (and the away kit as well) had already been produced with the old logo. Barcelona sold the home kit with the old logo and now sells the away kit with the new logo. It's like the club did not want to make the same mistake (selling the home kit with the old logo) twice.
Nike accidentally uploaded the Barça 24-25 away kit with the old Spotify logo on a local site before removing it. This indicates that only Barça will sell the away kit with the new Spotify logo.
Restricted Availability
Unlike typical launches where kits are widely available, Barcelona's 2024-25 away kit is currently only available through the club itself, not through Nike or independent retailers. Even worse, the kit is already sold out in most sizes for the authentic version.
This unusual move might be related to the aforementioned logo issues, with the potential of kits with the old Spotify logo being sold by retailers. However, while there's uncertainty, Footy Headlines is quite sure that the Barça away kits with the old Spotify logo will hit markets later this month.
Tense Relations with Nike
The chaos is exacerbated by the strained relationship between FC Barcelona and Nike, which has been troubled since the beginning of the year. This tension surely has contributed to the mismanagement of the kit launch. It is the first time in years that a major Nike jersey will not be available through Nike on the same day as the club.
Delayed Dispatches:*
For fans purchasing authentic Barça 24-25 away kits via the club, there's more bad news—FC Barcelona will only begin dispatching these kits in late September 2024.
Third Kit Delay
Barcelona was also the only Nike team whose 24-25 third kit with the vertical Swoosh has not been released in late August 2024.
This situation has left fans and retailers in limbo, with no clear global launch date and ongoing confusion regarding the sale of kits featuring the old Spotify logo. The chaos reflects broader issues between the club and its sponsor, as well as potential logistical missteps by Nike.
Is Barcelona having the worst-ever summer of kit launches ever? Let us know in the comments below.
Aalborg Boldklub 26-27 Third Kit Released
Danish club AaB and technical sponsor Macron have officially revealed the new 2026-27 third kit, developed in collaboration with design studio Societas. The shirt completes the club's "Klubhus Kollektionen" (Clubhouse Collection) for the 26-27 season, following the release of the home and away kits earlier this summer.
The AaB 2026-27 third jersey takes direct inspiration from the yellow brick architecture of the club's historic clubhouse on Hornevej, which originally opened in 1970. The shirt features a warm tan base complemented by an all-over tonal brick-wall pattern across the body and sleeves. A classic white polo collar and matching white sleeve cuffs add a retro touch, enhanced by subtle red accents under the collar placket.
All logos on the front are rendered in monochrome white, including the vintage AaB crest, the Macron Hero, the Societas insignia below the collar, and the main Nykredit sponsor. Finishing off the bespoke look, the club's traditional red "AAB af 1885" pennant flag is embroidered on the upper back below the neckline.
Stunning French Amateur Club La Ligugéenne 26-27 Collector Kit Released
French amateur club La Ligugéenne, competing in the regional seventh tier (Régionale 2), has turned heads across the football kit community by unveiling a remarkably stylish collector's jersey for the 26-27 season. Produced in partnership with Kappa and creative agency +3 Studio, the special edition shirt brings high-end professional design to a club based in a commune of just 3,500 residents.
The Kappa La Ligugéenne 26-27 collector home shirt, titled "La Tunique," is built around a deep black base featuring subtle tonal vertical pinstripes. It is fitted with a classic white polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs, detailed with subtle copper trim. In place of a commercial front sponsor, the chest is adorned with a stylized "Ligugé 1922" script celebrating the club's founding year, alongside the newly introduced shield crest on the chest.
What do you think of this kit design for a regional amateur club? Let us know in the comments below.
PT Satun 26-27 Away Kit Released
Thai League 2 club PT Satun has officially unveiled its new away kit for the 26-27 campaign, created in collaboration with WDY? (Wonder Y?). The club heads into the new season in the second division sporting a striking traditional aesthetic.
The PT Satun 2026-27 away jersey features classic black and white vertical stripes across the front and back. The sleeves are solid black with subtle tonal pattern detailing and white trim on the cuffs, matched by a simple white crew neck collar. The club crest is rendered in monochrome on the left chest, while the WDY? wordmark sits centrally alongside the club's sponsors.
What do you think of the PT Satun 26-27 away kit? Comment below.
In-House CD FAS 26-27 Third Kit Released
Salvadoran giants Club Deportivo FAS have officially presented their new third kit for the 26-27 season. The release completes the club's new wardrobe alongside the previously launched home and away jerseys, all produced under the club's own in-house brand following the end of their partnership with Umbro.
The CD FAS 26-27 third jersey is predominantly bright blue, complemented by contrasting red side panels and shoulder accents. Fine white piping borders the colored panels, echoing the white and blue overlapping V-neck collar and matching sleeve trim. The shirt features the club crest on the left chest and FAS branding on the right, accompanied by several white sponsor logos across the front and back.
Adelaide United 26-27 Home Kit Released
Adelaide United has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 A-League season, produced by UCAN. The latest design celebrates the club's deep connection to South Australia by taking inspiration from one of the city's most iconic architectural landmarks, the Victorian-era Palm House at the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
The shirt features a rich red base with a subtle structural jacquard pattern across the fabric reflecting the glasshouse's intricate framework. It is framed by a navy blue polo collar and matching shoulder inserts, while the sleeve cuffs showcase a vibrant geometric diamond trim in the Reds' traditional red, blue, and yellow colors. The kit is finished with white sponsor logos and a silver star above the club crest.
Navy blue shorts and red socks complete the traditional full look of the Adelaide United 26-27 home strip, which is now available through the club's official online store and retail outlets.
Adidas Predator 26 "Zidane x Adidas" 30-Year Anniversary Boots Leaked - Close-Up Pictures
Footy Headlines can leak close-up images of the special Adidas Predator 26 Zidane signature boots, celebrating 30 years of the Adidas x Zidane partnership. Thanks to Pejie.
The boots feature a pristine white and metallic gold color scheme, a French Tricolore blend, the number '30' on the tongue, a stylized 'ZI30U' nickname, and a graphic of Zidane's iconic 2002 Champions League final volley on the heel.
Phrae United 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Thai League 2 side Phrae United have unveiled their new collection of kits for the 26-27 season, produced locally by Thai brand PKP Sport under the proud "Made in Phrae" campaign.
The Phrae United 26-27 home kit sports vertical red and maroon stripes enhanced with dark green and gold trim, drawing inspiration from regional woven textile traditions. The away kit features a clean white base highlighted by striking indigo blue patterned panels across the front and shoulders, directly nodding to the province's celebrated tie-dye heritage. Completing the player range, the third kit comes in deep navy with subtle, repeating traditional micro-motifs, finished with bright sky blue accents along the collar and sleeve cuffs.
Priced at 490 THB, all jerseys feature the club's horse crest on the chest alongside primary sponsors Chang and Samart.
Inter Miami 2027 Home Kit Leaked - 11 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 11 new pictures of the Adidas Inter Miami 2027 home kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The new Inter Miami 2027 home shirt features a pink gradient across its fabric, inspired by Miami's pink skies, complemented by matching pink Adidas stripes and a pink collar with black accents.
