PSG Continues to Wear Unique Eiffel Tower Star
- Eiffel Tower Star Introduction: Paris Saint-Germain introduced a unique Eiffel Tower-shaped gold star to their kit after winning the UEFA Champions League, debuting it at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
- FIFA Regulations Questioned: The use of a custom-shaped star by PSG raises questions about FIFA's kit regulations, which usually prefer a standardized five-pointed star.
- Future Use of the Star: It remains to be seen if PSG will continue to wear the Eiffel Tower star throughout the 2025-2026 season, but it was worn in the UEFA Super Cup match against Tottenham.
Update: Paris Saint-Germain has worn the unique Eiffel Tower star in the UEFA Super Cup match against Tottenham earlier this week. We will watch out and see if the club will wear the star the whole season, but Footy Headlines expects so.
Following their historic first UEFA Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain have added a unique Eiffel Tower-shaped gold star to their kit, which debuted at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This move lets us question FIFA's usually strict kit regulations.
PSG Adds Eiffel Tower Star to Kit - FIFA Officially Only Allows "Five-Pointed" Star
The PSG 2025-26 home kit features a gold star uniquely designed in the shape of the Eiffel Tower above the club crest.
The decision to wear this custom star at a FIFA competition like the Club World Cup is particularly noteworthy. FIFA's equipment regulations (specifically section 9.3 on Commemorative Symbols) state:
"A five-pointed FIFA Winners’ Star, or such other symbol as FIFA may specify, may be worn by a Member Association’s men’s or women’s senior national representative team... for each edition of the following FIFA Competitions that has been won by that senior team."
While this rule primarily addresses national teams and FIFA World Cup wins, it highlights FIFA's preference for a standardized "five-pointed" star for its own competitions.
FIFA's equipment regulations (9.7) generally allow clubs to display stars:
"A Club may display stars denoting the number of times it has won its country’s top domestic league and/or any continental competitions on its Team’s Playing Kit in FIFA Competitions, adjacent to the Team Emblem or Team Symbol, if such stars are also displayed to the same extent when the Club plays in that domestic league and any continental competitions."
It appears PSG might be leveraging this latter regulation. As the Eiffel Tower star commemorates a continental (UEFA Champions League) win, and assuming PSG would wear it in Ligue 1 and future Champions League matches, FIFA may have permitted its use at the Club World Cup under this clause. The "oddity" arises because it's such a bespoke, non-standard shape for a star representing a major title, especially when FIFA often aims for uniformity in its tournaments. The rule also specifies "stars" (plural), usually implying traditional shapes, making the Eiffel Tower a unique interpretation.
The fact that FIFA has seemingly allowed this custom-shaped star, rather than insisting on a more conventional representation or no star until a Club World Cup itself is won, is a significant talking point.
Footy Headlines is not sure how PSG managed to approve the star. The Parisian club might have changed the official club crest to include the symbol. Oddly, the photoshoot made just three days ago, did not feature the star.
We will watch out for PSG's next matches and the 2025-2026 season to see if the unique star remains a part of the PSG kit.
What do you think of PSG wearing this Eiffel Tower star at the FIFA Club World Cup? Is it a fair interpretation of FIFA's rules, or a special allowance? Comment below.
PSG 26-27 Away Kit - Long-Sleeve Version
Footy Headlines can leak 3 new pictures of the Nike PSG 26-27 away kit, long-sleeve version.
The kit is predominantly white and features a distinctive central gradient 'Hechter' stripe that transitions from red to navy blue with a vertical pinstripe effect, along with a matching lenticular crest and standard logo placements
Michael Olise Wears Custom Nike Hypervenom Phantom 3 Boots by Matty Boy
Michael Olise took to the pitch for his first 2026 World Cup match against Senegal wearing a unique pair of custom football boots. Rather than opting for one of Nike's current mainline models, Olise laced up in a personalized version of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom III boots.
The boots were customized by artist Matt Digiacomo, widely known as Matty Boy. The design features a distinct hand-painted aesthetic, applying personalized graphics and details directly onto the classic Hypervenom Phantom III 'Just Do It', released in 2018. This choice by Olise highlights a continuing trend of players showcasing bespoke, artist-customized footwear during major tournaments.
The custom Matty Boy edition serves as a striking blend of high-performance football gear and individual streetwear-inspired artistry.
FC Luzern 2026-27 Away Kit Released
The new FC Luzern 2026-27 away kit has been officially released. Made by Erreà, the shirt will be worn during the club's 26-27 Swiss Super League campaign and follows the release of their 125th-anniversary home kit earlier in May.
The Erreà FC Luzern 2026-27 away shirt draws inspiration from one of the city's most representative architectural landmarks, the Jesuit Church. It features a sophisticated tone-on-tone ornamental pattern that runs discreetly across the fabric. A striking blue vertical stripe, enhanced by a subtle golden trim, runs down the center of the shirt, paying homage to the club's traditional colors and adding a touch of elegance to the overall design.
The new Erreà FC Luzern 2026-27 away jersey successfully connects the club's local heritage with a contemporary aesthetic. The kit is currently available to purchase through the official club store.
