Confirmed: Barcelona Again Forced to Wear Old 24-25 Third Kit
Aug 23, 2025, by Chris
- Kit Clash: Barcelona is forced to wear their old 24-25 third kit for the second match of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign because all three of their 2025-26 kits clash with Levante's dark red and blue stripes.
- Mallorca Game: Barcelona had to wear the 2024-25 third kit in their opening match against RCD Mallorca because their new home, gold away, and orange third kits were too similar to Mallorca’s red and black colors.
- Nike's Miss: Nike did not provide alternative yellow shorts and socks for the Mamba away kit, even though the yellow shirt itself did not clash with Mallorca’s kit.
Update: Barcelona has posted a teaser image ahead of their upcoming match against Levanta, confirming that they will once again be forced to wear last season’s kit for their second match of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign.
All three of their 2025-26 kits (home, away, and third) result in a kit clash, at least for La Liga. As a result, they are required to wear the 2024-25 third kit to ensure clear visibility for the referee, spectators, and television viewers.
Barcelona were forced to open their 2025-26 La Liga campaign in last season’s third kit after all three of their new 25-26 full kits were ruled too similar to RCD Mallorca’s home kit. And as it looks, we will see the old third kit right away again.
In their 3-0 away win on August 16, Barça took the field in the lime green 2024-25 third kit. La Liga decided that their new home, gold away, and recently launched orange third kit (launched after the match, but not suitable as well) all clashed with Mallorca’s red and black colors, and, particularly, the black shorts and socks.
Barcelona wore the Mamba away kit in the pre-season match against Seoul - the black shorts clash was no problem for the referee, unlike as in La Liga
Nike failed to provide Barcelona with alternative yellow shorts and socks for the Mamba away kit
However, the yellow away shirt actually does not clash with Mallorca’s kit, but Nike failed to provide Barcelona with alternative yellow shorts and socks, apparently.
The issue is set to continue this weekend when Barça visit newly promoted Levante. Like Barcelona, Levante wear dark red and blue stripes, which the league has deemed incompatible with all three of Barça’s 25-26 kits.
According to SPORT, La Liga’s “Kit Selector” system determines permitted match combinations, with the final call made by the match director- and the referee still able to intervene if needed.
Interestingly, back in 2014, Barcelona was allowed to wear orange away against Levante. La Liga is stricter today, apparently.
Barcelona is starting the new season with three consecutive away matches.
Do you think Nike should have provided alternative yellow shorts for the 2025-26 away kit? Let us know in the comments.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR Collection Leaked
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
Black & Gold Liverpool 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
Completing the design are solid black sleeves and a crossover V-neck collar detailed with a gold inner trim. Tailored as a high-fashion crossover rather than a competitive match kit, this special-edition pre-match and lifestyle shirt will be available in the 26-27 season.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' Releasing Next Week
Nike is set to officially bring back one of its most famous crossover designs, the Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial", releasing on September 19, 2026. First introduced in 2013 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant's lifelong passion for football, the sneaker drew direct inspiration from the vibrant 2013 Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Thirteen years after its original debut, the model returns under the modernized Protro banner, uniting basketball performance with iconic football heritage. Big thanks to House of Heat.
The shoe faithfully recreates the beloved colorway, featuring a bold gradient across the engineered mesh upper in Red Plum, Pink Flash, and Electric Green. Signature football details define the look, including the oversized forefoot Swoosh that mimics Mercurial boot branding, massive block-letter "NIKE" lettering across the medial flank, and a translucent neon green outsole. Modern Protro upgrades have been implemented beneath the surface to provide improved cushioning and traction.