Benfica Unhappy With Adidas for Not Becoming Adidas Elite Team
Nov 29, 2024, by Phan Tich Giay
- Benfica's Disappointment: Benfica is unhappy with Adidas for not being selected as an elite team for the 2025-2026 season.
- Adidas Elite Teams: Adidas will have 10 elite teams in the 2025-2026 season, but Benfica is not included.
- Ajax Consideration: Adidas is considering adding Ajax as an elite team from the 2026-2027 season, with no mention of Benfica for future seasons.
According to information from Footy Headlines, Benfica is unhappy with Adidas after failing to become an Adidas elite team in the 25-26 season.
Benfica Unhappy With Adidas
Adidas added five teams to its list of elite teams for the 25-26 season, but Benfica was not included. This left Benfica's management unhappy with Adidas' decision.
Footy Headlines now has information that Adidas are considering making Ajax an Adidas elite club from the 26-27 season. However, there is no word yet on whether Adidas are considering making Benfica an elite club.
10 Adidas Elite Teams in 25-26 Season
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Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
