Boot Spotting: Ronaldo Returns to Wear Old Colorway of Nike Mercurial Boots
- Ronaldo's Boot Choice: Ronaldo switched back to the older 'Mad Ambition' colorway of Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 boots from July 2024, after wearing the newer Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 9 boots since November 2024.
- Reason for Change: The Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 9 boots may have been damaged, leading to the switch back to the older model.
- Nike Ambassador Status: Ronaldo's choice to wear older boots suggests he may no longer be Nike's top ambassador, giving him more freedom in his boot selection.
In Al Nassr's latest training session, Ronaldo unexpectedly returned to wearing the old 'Mad Ambition' colorway of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 boots (launched from summer 2024) instead of the latest 'Mad Energy' colorway.
Ronaldo Returns to Wear Old Colorway of Nike Mercurial Boots
Having worn the Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 9 boots from November 2024 until now, Ronaldo suddenly returned to wearing the older 'Mad Ambition' colorway (released from July 2024).
The reason CR7 is no longer wearing MDS 009s is probably because they are too old and the eyelets have torn after being on his feet for too long.
Wearing the old colorway of the Vapor 16 boot instead of the new one again confirms that Ronaldo is no longer Nike's top ambassador.
Now Ronaldo is no longer forced to wear the latest colorways every time the Mercurial boots are released. He has switched to Vapor instead of Superfly and can wear any colorway he wants.
What do you think of CR7 not regularly wearing the latest color of Mercurial boots? Comment below.
Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen 26-27 European Kit Released
Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen and Adidas have officially unveiled an exclusive new "Europatrikot" for the 26-27 season. Designed specifically for the team's campaign in the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup, the kit symbolizes the international journeys and unity of the Adlerträgerinnen.
The Adidas Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen 26-27 European jersey is based on a black canvas covered with an intricate, dynamic gray path pattern running across the torso and lower back. A clean white Adidas logo and the Indeed sponsor contrast against the dark background, while subtle gray three stripes run along the shoulders. Above the club crest sit two golden stars celebrating their league championship history, joined by Generali on the sleeve and LOTTO Hessen on the back.
Matching black shorts and socks complete the uniform. The Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen 26-27 European kit is available now through the club's official webshop and selected retail outlets for €100.
Nike Mercurial 26-27 'United' Pack 4 Boots Leaked - 3 New Pictures
rfboots has leaked new images of the new Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 boots, part of the United 004 collection, which will be released soon.
The boots feature a fresh light blue primary color with vibrant orange details, including a silver Swoosh with orange outlining and an orange Nike United logo on the heel.
Bristol Rovers 26-27 Third Kit Released
Bristol Rovers have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Puma. The tertiary strip was already given an on-pitch debut by the squad during their recent League Two away match against Gillingham.
The Puma Bristol Rovers 26-27 third shirt introduces a stylish look with a black base and soft pink accents. A subtle tonal line pattern covers the front and back of the torso, complemented by contrasting pink inserts along the shoulders, side panels, and collar. The monochrome club crest, Puma cat branding, and front-of-shirt sponsor Pukka are all finished in the same matching pink shade.
Black shorts and black socks with pink detailing complete the new Puma Bristol Rovers 26-27 third uniform. Season ticket holders will have early access to purchase the strip at an exclusive club shop event on September 24, followed by a general in-store release on September 25 and online sales starting September 28.
Colombia's DIMAYOR Mandates Standard Helvetica Font for All Teams From 2027
Colombian football governing body DIMAYOR is set to introduce sweeping kit branding regulations starting with the 2027 Liga BetPlay season. An official circular distributed to professional clubs outlines strict new rules for shirt names, numbering, and sleeve badges. Most notably, the league will mandate Helvetica as the sole official typeface for player names and squad numbers across all participating teams, stripping clubs and kit manufacturers of the ability to use custom fonts. Big thanks to @cdfactoryco.
Beyond standardizing the typography, the regulations strictly govern visibility and colors. All names and numbers must appear either in solid black on light-colored kits or solid white on dark-colored kits, with no additional accent colors or outlines permitted. For shirts featuring stripes or graphic patterns, clubs must integrate a blank, single-tone rectangle measuring exactly 34 cm by 26 cm on the back to host the number. Player names must be positioned directly above the number with a font height between 5 cm and 7 cm, while DIMAYOR and competition sleeve badges will have designated dimensions and mandatory placement below club sponsor patches.
DIMAYOR is also putting an end to unconventional squad numbers. Players will only be allowed to wear consecutive integers from 1 up to the total number of registered squad members, outlawing high numbers such as 77, 88, or 99. The drastic move has sparked backlash among Colombian football fans and kit designers, who have criticized the choice of a standard office typeface and the loss of distinctive club identity on the pitch.
Zinedine Zidane Wears Limited-Edition Adidas "Zidane x Adidas" 30-Year Anniversary Boots in France Training
France head coach Zinedine Zidane was spotted lacing up his limited-edition Adidas Predator 26 'ZZ30' 30-Year Anniversary boots during Les Bleus' training session at Clairefontaine. Leading the squad onto the pitch ahead of their upcoming fixtures, the French maestro gave his latest signature boots an on-pitch debut in classic Zizou fashion.
Officially launched in September 2026, the boots mark three decades since Zidane first joined forces with Adidas ahead of Euro 1996. The boot features a clean Cloud White base highlighted by metallic gold detailing, accompanied by French Tricolore accents on the heel. Personal touches celebrating his iconic career are visible throughout the design, including 'ZZ30' branding, references to cities that shaped his journey, and a graphic paying tribute to his famous 2002 Champions League final volley.
Bespoke details include a classic folded tongue with the number '30', the stylized nickname 'ZI30U' on the soleplate and insole, and a graphic depiction of Zidane's legendary 2002 Champions League final volley on the heel counter.





