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Adidas Top Teams Split Into Different Tiers?

  • Adidas Tier Restructuring: Adidas is reportedly restructuring its sponsored clubs into three tiers—Elite, Local Elite, and Big—starting in the 2025-26 season.
  • Tier-Based Benefits: Each tier will have different levels of kit availability, marketing, and design, with Elite clubs having global access to authentic kits while lower tiers have more localized releases or only replicas.
  • CEO's Influence: Adidas' new policy is believed to be influenced by CEO Bjørn Gulden, who previously implemented a similar strategy at Puma.

According to new information we have, Adidas is making a complete change to its team tiers for the new season.

Adidas Top Teams Split Into Different Tiers?

From the 25-26 season, the major Adidas clubs are likely to be split into three tiers:

  • Elite clubs: Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Liverpool.
  • Local elite clubs: Newcastle United, Aston Villa, AS Roma, Celtic, River Plate, Boca Juniors, Flamengo.
  • Big clubs: Ajax, Benfica, Lyon, Leicester City, Leeds United, Internacional, Besiktas, ...

Accordingly, each tier will also have different benefits:

  • Elite clubs: Authentic kits available in ALL adidas stores globally. Released in multiple lifestyle collections, marketed globally.
  • Local elite clubs: New authentic kits with many collections, but only released in the team's countries, maybe more in other continents, markets with potential, not released globally.
  • Big clubs: Bespoke design jerseys from Adidas HQ. No authentic kits, replica kits released worldwide.

If this is true, this new Adidas policy is likely a change and improvement by CEO Bjørn Gulden. He is the former CEO of Puma (2016-2022) and has been CEO of Adidas since 1 January 2023. This policy is quite similar to the policy of Puma for its top clubs when he was CEO of Puma.

Do you like the fact that Adidas is supplying authentic kits to more teams for the 25-26 season? Do you like Adidas' new tier system for its teams? Comment below.

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Crystal Palace Name Temporal as New Front-of-Shirt Sponsor

Crystal Palace have confirmed Temporal as their new main shirt sponsor. The open-source AI and enterprise technology platform will take over from NET88 on the front of the club's shirts starting in the 2026-27 season under a multi-year agreement.

The deal sees Temporal's branding appear on both the men's and academy team kits. It will also involve support for community programmes through the Palace for Life Foundation, including workshops in computer science and AI for young people in South London.

The announcement follows Crystal Palace's successful campaign that included an FA Cup win and European qualification. Temporal powers reliable software systems for major organisations like OpenAI and Netflix.

What do you think of Crystal Palace's new sponsor? Let us know in the comments.

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WorldSoccerShop Shares Best-Selling National Team Kits by US State for 2026

WorldSoccerShop, a major North American online retailer for soccer gear, posted graphics on social media detailing the best-selling national team kits and player jerseys by US state so far in 2026. The data comes exclusively from their sales records and covers both teams and individual players.

The visuals show regional variations in popularity, with teams including Argentina, Mexico, Portugal, Brazil, and Germany leading in different states. Lionel Messi dominates the map for players.

Which state's top seller surprises you the most? Let us know in the comments.

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Next-Gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Boots Leaked

We have a high-quality image of the next-generation Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Elite soccer cleats, to be launched ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Adidas Leeds United 26-27 Retro Lifestyle Kit Leaked

Adidas Originals will release a retro collection for Leeds United. Recreated by kit insider @KamilBerberler using FIFA Kit Creator, this new lifestyle release promises a heavily nostalgic aesthetic.

The Adidas Leeds United 26-27 Originals shirt features a deep navy blue base, elevated by a tonal, all-over pattern made entirely of classic Adidas Trefoil logos. A strong vintage identity is established through the crisp white Trefoil and the club's universally beloved 'smiley' crest on the chest. The crest and colors are the same used for the Leeds 26-27 away kit, which is yellow, navy, and white.

The long-sleeve silhouette is finished with vibrant yellow shoulder piping, white Three Stripes down the arms, and thickly striped navy, white, and yellow cuffs.

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Nike Cryo Shot Mercurial R9 Ronaldo Colorway Leaked - New Images

Nike has shared fresh detailed images of the Cryo Shot Mercurial R9 in the iconic Ronaldo colorway. The model reworks the classic Mercurial Vapor R9 silhouette, originally worn by the Brazilian star during the 1998 World Cup, as a lifestyle sneaker under the new Cryo Shot line.

The colorway uses Varsity Royal and Varsity Maize with metallic silver accents along with black and sail details. It carries the style code IQ8160-400 and will retail for $210.

The pair is scheduled to release on June 30, 2026, as part of Nike's Summer 2026 lineup that adapts multiple heritage football boots for everyday wear. What do you make of this new R9 version? Let us know in the comments.

Thanks to @vladieboi

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FC Isle of Man 2026-29 Home Kit Unveiled

FC Isle of Man has introduced its new home kit for the 2026-29 seasons. The design, produced by Hope & Glory, features the club's red and black colors and was selected by members through a vote.

The replica shirt is an EcoKit with a woven club crest. It will be worn by the team in the North West Counties League Premier Division.

Pre-orders are open via the official club shop until June 5, 2026. What are your thoughts on the latest FC Isle of Man home kit? Let us know in the comments.

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Mexico Third Kit Debuts On Pitch vs Ghana

The Mexican national team debuted its new third kit during the friendly against Ghana on May 22 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc. The Adidas design features a black base with a tonal MX pattern, tricolor accents from the Mexican flag on the collar and sleeves, and special embroidery details. The full apparel line was also worn, including the usual sponsorship placements.

https://www.footyheadlines.com/2025/04/mexico-2026-se-kit.html

Released on May 11, the kit forms part of Mexico's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the country will co-host for the third time in its history. It results from a collaboration with Someone Somewhere and emphasizes national unity through the "Somos México" message.

The third kit provides an elegant alternative for when home and away colors clash. What do you think of Mexico's new third kit for the 2026-26 World Cup? Let us know in the comments.

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2026 World Cup Sleeve Badges Released

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Barcelona Releases Limited LaLiga Victory Box for 2025-26 Season

Barcelona has launched a limited edition LaLiga Victory Box to mark the club's 2025-26 title success. Priced at €499.99, the collection is sold exclusively through the official Barça store and is capped at 1,000 units total across available sizes.

Each box contains a player edition 2025-26 home jersey featuring a special commemorative LaLiga champions inscription, an official champions t-shirt, a numbered victory scarf, and a random limited Panini Instant card. The cards include rare parallels, with only 25 units across the run signed by players including Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski, Pedri, and Gavi.

The release follows Barcelona's league triumph in the 2025-26 campaign. Orders are now open with shipping in approximately two weeks. Would you purchase one of these boxes? Let us know in the comments.

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Manchester United 26-27 Third Kit Leaked

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Colo-Colo 26-27 Retro Lifestyle Kit Leaked

Kit tracker Kamil Berberler has posted details of a Colo-Colo x adidas Originals Collection long sleeve jersey. The image has been recreated with the FIFA Kit Creator tool.

The Adidas Originals Colo-Colo 2026 jersey is based on the streamlined template, in a no-nonsense black and white colorway. It has a black base with contrasting white logos.

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Coritiba 26-27 Away Kit Released

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The design emphasizes a dark green base with thinner white vertical stripes for a more contemporary look. It features a white polo collar with matching accents on the shoulders, sleeves, and cuffs. The club crest is on the left chest and the Diadora logo appears in white on the right. A custom jacquard pattern references historic republican posts along Rua XV de Novembro, connected to the 'Pelo Mundo Vai Brilhar' theme.

White shorts and green socks round out the kit. It is now available at official Coxa Store locations and online.

What do you think of the new Coritiba away shirt? Let us know in the comments.

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