2 Adidas Elite Team Kits Rip in One Week
- Adidas Kit Issues: Two Adidas elite team kits, the Germany 2024 home kit and the Arsenal 24-25 away kit, ripped during games within one week.
- Different Tear Locations: The rips occurred in different areas of the shirts, with Kimmich's kit tearing near the collar/shoulder and Trossard's ripping across the chest.
- Fabric Differences: The two kits are made with different fabrics, as Adidas updated its materials for the 24-25 season kits, suggesting a possible issue with multiple fabric types.
Adidas has encountered issues with the tear resistance of its elite football kits, with two high-profile incidents occurring in just one week.
Germany 2024 Home Kit & Arsenal 24-25 Away Kit Rip
Incident 1: Kimmich's Kit Rips During International Duty
During the recent international break, Germany's Joshua Kimmich experienced a tear in his Adidas kit, specifically in the collar/shoulder area. Despite the malfunction, Kimmich continued playing and even scored a crucial goal, making the damage all the more noticeable during his celebration. The rip in his kit became widely discussed as it exposed potential flaws in the fabric's strength.
Incident 2: Arsenal's Away Kit Tears
This Sunday, Arsenal's Leandro Trossard faced a more severe wardrobe problem with the club's 24-25 away kit. His shirt ripped across the right chest area during the game, forcing the team to provide him with a replacement quickly.
General Problem or a Coincidence
However, do these two incidents highlight a possible ongoing issue with Adidas' latest kits? We do not think so yet. The two rips are pretty different, with Kimmich's happening in the collar area and Trossard's in the chest. Also, more importantly, neither kit features the same fabric. Adidas updated its fabric for the 24-25 season kits.
Still, we will closely monitor to see if more Adidas kits will tear.
Have you seen more rips in the 24-25 season? If so, feel free to share more examples in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2009/10 Nantes Home Shirt (XL) Kappa
2003 Japan Adidas 'No Life Without Football' Leisure T-Shirt (S)
2023/24 UNAM Pumas Home Shirt (L) Nike
2020/21 Lanx FC #20 *BNWT* Shirt (L) Ribero
2009/10 Barcelona Messi #10 Home Shirt (L) Nike
2008/09 DC United Home Shirt (S) Adidas
2000/01 Valencia Aimar #22 Home Shirt (M) Nike
2008/09 DC United Track Jacket (XXL) Adidas
1998 Les Bleus Home Shirt 'France' (Multiple Sizes) Dreamers
2016/17 Porto *BNWT* L/S Third Shirt (Multiple Sizes) New Balance
Dorking Wanderers 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
English National League South side Dorking Wanderers have officially revealed their new home and away kits for the 2026-2027 season.
The new 26-27 home shirt introduces a classic and timeless design, stripping things back to a traditional aesthetic. It features bold red and white vertical stripes that draw inspiration from historic European football heritage. To complete the clean and authentic on-pitch look, the home jersey is perfectly paired with deep blue shorts and traditional white socks.
Following the launch of the primary strip, Dorking Wanderers also introduced their new 26-27 away kit, which delivers a much sharper and modern edge. This secondary jersey is defined by striking black and orange stripes, creating a strong contrast between dark and vibrant tones.
Notably, the club has thoughtfully replaced the betting sponsor with health and wellbeing partner Nuffield Health for all junior kits, while also actively reducing the price of youth shirts by £6 down to £39 to help younger fans afford their colors.
Which of these two striped Dorking Wanderers designs do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below.
Special Goiás 2026 'Romaria' Kit Released
Brazilian side Goiás EC and technical sponsor Diadora have officially launched a special edition "Romaria" kit for the 2026 season. This unique jersey is designed to honor the deep-rooted faith and cultural traditions of the club's supporters, known as the Emerald Nation.
Tying heavily into the local religious pilgrimages that take place in the state of Goiás, the release operates under the fitting motto, "Faith is not explained. It is carried," successfully blending regional heritage with modern football apparel.
The design of the new Goiás 2026 Romaria shirt is anchored by an off-white base that is heavily detailed with an intricate, tonal graphic pattern. This all-over print features ornate filigree and religious iconography directly inspired by the Divino Pai Eterno (Divine Eternal Father), a central figure in the state's famous annual pilgrimage. To contrast the subtle background artwork, Diadora has applied its logo and the classic circular 'G' club crest in a sharp, dark green on the chest, while subtle gold piping accents the shoulder lines.
The most striking colorful details of the kit are reserved for the sleeve cuffs, which feature vibrant, tricolor bands of blue, green, and yellow. Upon closer inspection, these colored stripes are inscribed with repeating "Divino Pai Eterno" text, further cementing the jersey's homage to the region's spiritual traditions.
What are your thoughts on this intricately detailed Diadora and Goiás Romaria kit? Let us know in the comments below.
Aldosivi 2026 Home and Away Kits Released
Kappa has officially unveiled the new home and away kits for Argentine side Aldosivi ahead of the second half of the 2026 season. Launched under the campaign themes of "Familia" and "Barrio," the Italian sportswear brand has delivered a set of bespoke designs that celebrate the club's rich history and deep connection to its local community in Mar del Plata.
The Kappa Aldosivi 2026 home shirt is part of the "Familia" collection, which serves as a tribute to the inherited passion that unites different generations of the club's supporters. The design stays remarkably true to the team's historical visual identity, featuring the classic green and yellow vertical stripes. The green stripes have a subtle pattern.
Complementing the primary strip is the new Aldosivi 2026 away kit, introduced as part of the "Barrio" collection to honor the local neighborhood and the people who define the club's everyday identity. This alternative jersey opts for a modern look in black with gradient logos and elements.







