Benfica Unhappy With Adidas for Not Becoming Adidas Elite Team
- 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.
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Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds have officially teased their new 26-27 kit. The club announced through their official social media channels that the full details and design of the new uniform will be revealed on June 26, 2026.
The teaser image released by the club gives very little away regarding the actual design of the shirt, but it confirms the continuation of their long-standing partnership with American sportswear brand Nike.
A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
Morecambe 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Morecambe FC have officially launched their new 26-27 home and away kits, produced by Surridge Sports. The club received massive backlash for posting AI images for the launch, and later posted a clearer CAD of the home shirt.
The home shirt features the club's traditional red color palette with black detailing, while the away kit introduces a bold combination of purple and yellow. Both designs incorporate modern elements to provide a fresh look for the upcoming National League North campaign.
The new Surridge Sports Morecambe 2026-27 jerseys are currently available for pre-order through the club's official online store.