Some Aston Villa Players Wear Unsponsored Kits in Champions League
- Unsponsored Kits: Some Aston Villa players, like Jhon Durán, wore kits without the Betano sponsor in their Champions League match.
- Belgian Gambling Law: Belgium's gambling law prohibits those under 21 from promoting betting companies, causing the change for younger players.
- Past Kit Changes: Other teams have had to adjust sponsorships due to gambling regulations in different countries.
In Aston Villa's UEFA Champions League clash against Club Brugge yesterday, a few players, including Jhon Durán and Kosta Nedeljkovic, appeared on the pitch without Betano’s sponsorship on their shirts. Let us find out why - it was not an error.
Belgium's Gambling Law Forbids Under 21 to Promote Betting
Betting company Betano is Villa's primary sponsor, featuring on the front of the kits. The absence of the Betano logo on some of Aston Villa's kits is due to Belgium’s strict gambling regulations. Since September 2024, Belgium has banned gambling ads featuring anyone under the age of 21, impacting younger athletes.
As Durán is only 20, the law prohibits him from promoting Betano, reflecting the country’s tighter stance on gambling and minors.
It is not the first time teams have had to adjust their kits due to betting regulations in other countries. Stuttgart had to change its shirt twice - removing the sponsor in Spain, and adding a TV in Italy.
Do you think Belgium's betting rule does make any sense, as minors and everyone else still see the Betano logo on most players' shirts? Let us know in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
1997 Adidas 'Torra Liga' Football Boots (12)
1998 Mexico Hernandez #15 *BNWT* Reissue World Cup Edition Away Shirt (L) ABA Sport
2018/19 Scotland Schools Adidas Training Jumper (XS)
2009/10 Spain A.Iniesta #6 Home Shirt (L) Adidas
1997 Garcis Template GK Shirt (M)
1990'S Puma 'Midfielder Top' Football Boots (10.5)
2010/11 Real Madrid Ronaldo #7 Away Shirt (L) Adidas
2015/16 Northern Ireland 1/2 Zip Training Top (M) Adidas
2000/01 Union De Santa Fe #9 Home Shirt (S) Mitre
2021/22 Detroit City Bomber Jacket (M) Starter
We have two new images of the Barcelona 26-27 home kit. For us, it is one of the nicest of the past few years.
Adidas Germany 'Alternate History' 1992 Collection Leaked
Update - Friday, May 22, 2026: Thanks to our follower @Julifu90, we have an image of the t-shirt of the Adidas Germany EQT 1992 retro collection. It is set to be released in the coming days.
We have the first image of a unique new Adidas Germany retro jacket, showcasing an intriguing new approach from the sportswear brand.
While the design instantly evokes strong nostalgia for the 1990s, this upcoming release is actually an "alternate history" creation. Despite its highly authentic vintage appearance and period-accurate details, this specific track jacket never actually existed in the official Adidas catalogues during the 1990s, making it a brand new addition to their retro-focused lifestyle collection.
To achieve this convincing old-school aesthetic, Adidas has utilized their classic 1992 template as the structural foundation for the design. The garment features a vibrant green base that heavily nods to Germany's traditional away kits of the era. The colors of the German national flag are cleverly completed on the sleeves through large geometric blocks that also recreate the 3 stripes.
The same jacket will also be released for Spain and other Adidas national teams.
River Plate 26-27 Home & 125th Anniversary Kits Leaked + Training
We can give you a first look at the River 26-27 training look, plus new images of the home and 125 years kit.
