Heavy & Uncomfortable: Barcelona Players Unhappy With Material of Nike 25-26 Kits
- Material Issues: Barcelona players are unhappy with the new Nike 2025-26 kits due to issues with sweat absorption, weight, and overall comfort, particularly in hot and humid conditions.
- Player Concerns: Key players, like Raphinha, have voiced their concerns, questioning why other Nike-sponsored teams aren't experiencing the same issues with the supposedly same DRI-FIT ADV technology.
- Inconsistent Performance: Despite using the same DRI-FIT ADV technology as previous kits and receiving praise during the 2025 Club World Cup, the new Barcelona kits are facing criticism, raising questions about material batch or construction.
Several FC Barcelona players have reportedly complained about the material of the new Nike 2025-26 kits, citing significant issues with sweat absorption, weight, and comfort.
Barcelona Players Unhappy With Material of Nike 25-26 Kits
The problem became particularly apparent during the club's pre-season tour in the hot and humid conditions of South Korea and Japan, affecting both the new match kits and training wear.
Nearly a month ago, during the pre-season friendly tour in South Korea and Japan, the players complained about the quality of the Nike kits in the hot weather conditions of the two countries.
The main complaints are:
- The fabric quickly becomes soaked through.
- It gains significant weight when wet.
- It clings to the body, causing major discomfort for the players during training and matches.
Key squad members, including Raphinha, have reportedly voiced their concerns. The Brazilian winger even questioned why other Nike-sponsored teams, such as the Brazil national team (CBF), do not seem to be experiencing the same problem.
Same Tech, Different Result?
What makes these complaints particularly interesting is that the new Nike 25-26 authentic kits still use the same DRI-FIT ADV technology as the previous 24-25 season's kits. There was no major change in the underlying material technology.
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This is also surprising given that Nike's fabric performance was widely praised during the recent 2025 Club World Cup, where it was often rated as superior to Adidas and Puma in its ability to handle heat and sweat. This raises questions about whether this is an issue with a specific batch of material or the construction of Barcelona's kits.
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What do you think of this issue? Have you noticed similar problems with recent Nike kits? Let us know in the comments below.
Travis Scott x Nike Total 90 Football Released
As part of the surprise Travis Scott x Nike Total 90 collection drop on June 11, a special edition Total 90 Academy football has been released.
Tied to the Rip The Script campaign ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the ball features a striking design in gold, black, and green, blending the iconic Total 90 aesthetic with Travis Scott's signature branding.
The football, along with the rest of the capsule, was launched without warning and is available exclusively through Nike's and Travis Scott's official website.
Special McKinney Chupacabras 2026 USA Kit Revealed
USL League Two side McKinney Chupacabras FC have officially unveiled a 2026 special kit to celebrtae the United States, manufactured by Puma.
Following a fan vote held in late 2025 to determine the team's custom design, the new special uniform joins the home and away strips that were previously released in December.
Special Tampa Bay Rowdies 2026 'Stars and Hoops' Kit Released
USL Championship club Tampa Bay Rowdies have launched a special-edition "Stars and Hoops" kit by Charly to support the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup and celebrate the 250th anniversary of United States independence
The predominantly white jersey features the club's classic hooped sleeves reimagined in patriotic red, white, and blue, complemented by three white stars on each shoulder. Additional details include a blue collar with thin white and red trim, red sleeve cuffs with white and blue trim, and blue accents on the sides and shoulders.
The traditional Rowdies wordmark logo appears in blue across the chest. The kit is available in limited quantities.
Adidas x The Better Generation Grassroots Predator Sala Boots Released
Adidas has teamed up with The Better Generation and designer Andu.c to launch the Grassroots Predator Sala futsal boots. Created to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this limited collaboration offers a fresh take on the classic indoor silhouette.
The release is strictly limited to 1,248 pairs worldwide. Each pair is individually numbered to represent the total number of players participating in the expanded 2026 tournament.
The Better Generation x Adidas Grassroots Predator Sala boots will be available starting June 20, 2026. They are an exclusive release, available only through The Better Generation's in-store and online channels.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Leaked - Official Images
We get an official look at the Nike Barcelona 26-27 home kit in the Women's cut, thanks to @opaleak.
New York City Releases 50 USD Handmade 2026 World Cup Jerseys
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a limited-run, affordable NYC-inspired jersey to celebrate the 2026 World Cup. Priced at just 50 USD and sold at cost, the initiative provides an accessible alternative to expensive official FIFA merchandise (via GQ).
The jerseys are manufactured locally by Mazzi Sports, a custom sports apparel business operating out of its Brooklyn factory since 1986, and were designed by Brooklyn-based illustrator Arsh Raziuddin.
The local NYC kits feature distinct city motifs, including Big Apple and pigeon graphics, and are available in three colorways: black and white, yellow and black, and blue and orange.
Positioned as community pride gear, this grassroots release directly contrasts with the official FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey host city merchandise (375 USD).
2026 World Cup Teams Use Different Sleeves for New Debutant Patch
For the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has introduced a special 'Debut Patch' to be worn by players making their first appearance in the tournament, but the placement of this new badge varies between national teams. Mexico has positioned the debutant patch on the left sleeve of their kits, whereas South Africa has opted to place it on the right sleeve. This new addition for the competition allows federations flexibility in integrating the debutant patch alongside other official tournament sleeve badges.
