Should UEFA Forbid This? Paris Saint-Germain & Manchester City Wear Fourth Kits
Jan 23, 2025, by Chris
- Unusual Kit Choice: In a Champions League match, both Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City wore their fourth kits, a rare occurrence in top-level European football.
- Premier League Kit Rules: Unlike the Premier League, which mandates home teams to wear their primary kit, UEFA has no similar regulation, allowing teams more flexibility.
- No Planned Rule Change: Currently, UEFA has no plan to implement Premier League-style rules regarding home kits, and other major leagues commonly use alternative kits as well.
The UEFA Champions League league stage match between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City saw an unusual event - both teams opted to wear their fourth kits. Should kit regulations prevent this?
Premier League bans what PSG has done
PSG Wears 4th Kit at Home. Manchester City Opts for 4th Kit as Well
Kit expert @hendocfc points out the unusual event of two teams wearing fourth kits.
PSG donned its Jordan collaboration kit while City sported its Gallagher-inspired design, creating an unusual visual matchup in a crucial European fixture.
Unlike the Premier League, which requires home teams to wear their primary kit whenever possible, UEFA has no such regulation. The Premier League's rule helps maintain traditional club identities.
Premier League Home Kit Rule - M.22
There is no information that UEFA plans to introduce a similar rule as the Premier League has. Indeed, all other major leagues do not have such a rule. In Serie A, it is common for teams to wear their alternative kits at home as part of marketing new kits.
Did UEFA forbid Manchester City to wear its sky blue home kit?
But could Manchester City have chosen a different kit than its fourth kit? We are not sure. The 4th provided the best contrast next to the sky blue home kit, which could have been the "better choice." However, UEFA often wants maximum contrast. In the Premier League, Chelsea and Manchester City both wear their blue home kits against each other most times. Manchester City wore the sky blue home kit against royal blue Chelsea in the 2021 UEFA Champions League final.
Should UEFA implement the same "home matches, home kits" regulations as the Premier League? Let us know in the comments below.
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.
