Adidas Releases Cropped 25-26 Third Kits
- Cropped Kit Release: Adidas has launched cropped versions of the 2025-2026 third kits for its Global Elite Teams, including Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
- Design Details: The cropped Bayern Munich third jersey mirrors the standard version's design with a black base, checkered pattern, and red and khaki trim, but is shorter in length.
- Pricing and Motivation: Priced at €85, the cropped kit reflects Adidas' strategy to introduce streetwear-inspired variations of football shirts, offering a pre-cropped option for fans, potentially addressing past criticisms of sexist cuts in women's jerseys.
Update: Adidas also launched a cropped version of the Arsenal 25-26 third kit - Adidas will release cropped versions of all 2025-2026 Global Elite Team third kits (Arsenal, Bayern, Manchester United, Liverpool, Madrid & Juventus).
Adidas Arsenal 25-26 Third Kit - Women - Cropped
Bayern Munich and Adidas have quietly added a cropped version of the club’s 2025-26 Champions League third kit to their online store. The new option offers fans a shorter, fashion-focused take on the recently launched third shirt. Big thanks to @annalenachicago for the spot.
Adidas Bayern Munich 25-26 Third Kit - Women - Cropped
The cropped FC Bayern München 25-25 third jersey features the same design as the standard version, just much shorter: a black base with a subtle checkered pattern, red and khaki trim on the collar and cuffs, and white sponsor and club logos. The back carries the “FCBM” lettering, identical to the regular fit.
Available for €85 instead of €100, the cropped edition is part of Adidas’ growing effort to bring streetwear-influenced variations of football shirts to supporters. For supporters who wanted to crop their kit themselves, it saves them €15, even though it might of a different, e.g. shorter, length than they would have cut.
Cropped Vs Regular Bayern München 25-26 Third Kits
Footy Headlines believes this is the first time a pro football club has released a cropped version of its kit. Adidas used to release women's kits with a very deep V-neck. Adidas stopped doing so, first because of those being unpopular, but also because some female fans and media outlets criticized the cut of Adidas women's jerseys as sexist.
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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.
Spotted: Cavan Sullivan Wears Special Adidas 3D-Printed Boots
Cavan Sullivan is the latest player to be spotted wearing Adidas' newly developed 3D-printed boots. Before him, Atlético Madrid forward Ademola Lookman was the first player seen wearing this special footwear. Big thanks to bootsclub.
The innovative Adidas 3D-printed boots, officially unveiled in late April, are part of the R.A.P. (Radical Athlete Perception) project. The initiative transforms athlete insights into reality through feedback, testing, and performance data, creating products tailored to players' needs.
FIFA 2026 World Cup 'Golden Gloves' Patch Revealed
In Argentina's opening match against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, which has just concluded, goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez wore a special "Golden Gloves" patch honoring the Golden Glove award he achieved at the 2022 World Cup.
Even more interestingly, this special patch was placed on his left sleeve rather than his right sleeve, unlike the special commemorative patches worn by other players who have earned similar honors.
Kylian Mbappe Wears Special World Cup 'Top Scorer' Patch
In France's opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé wore a special insignia on his France kit to commemorate his achievement as the top scorer of the 2022 World Cup. Following his Golden Boot win in Qatar, where he scored eight goals, the French captain's jersey now features a dedicated patch recognizing this individual accolade.
This addition comes as part of a wider trend of specialized badges seen on national team kits during the 2026 World Cup. Alongside standard tournament patches, various players have been spotted wearing insignias denoting their debut or legacy status.
Messi Wears FIFA 2026 World Cup 'Legacy' Patch
On the day he became the first player ever to appear in six World Cups, Lionel Messi wears the World Cup "Legacy" patch.
Prior to this, only Manuel Neuer and Yuto Nagatomo had been honored with the prestigious "Legacy" patch.
