Celtic Wears Authentic Short-Sleeve & Replica Long-Sleeve Kits
Sep 25, 2025, by Chris
- Unusual Kit Mix: During a recent League Cup match, some Celtic players wore authentic short-sleeve jerseys while others wore replica long-sleeve versions.
- Replica Long-Sleeve Kits: Celtic's long-sleeve kits are only available as replicas, distinguishable by their stitched 3 Stripes extending to the cuff.
- Adidas Club Status: Celtic is considered a 'local elite' adidas club, unlike 'global elite' clubs, which explains why authentic long-sleeve kits are not produced for them, although they are for other local elite teams.
In their recent League Cup match, Celtic took to the pitch with an unusual shirt mix, as greatly spotted by Reddit user PianoLoud3622. While most players wore the authentic short-sleeve adidas jerseys - featuring heat-applied 3 Stripes, lightweight fabric and crest - some players, including Tounekti, appeared in long-sleeve versions that were replicas rather than authentic models.
Celtic Long-Sleeve Kits Only Available as Replica
The replica long sleeves were identifiable by their stitched 3 Stripes, which extended down to the cuff, unlike the authentic long-sleeve player issue designs.
Celtic is considered a “local elite” adidas club, rather than a “global elite” like Real Madrid or Liverpool, which partly explains why authentic long-sleeve kits are not produced for them. Interestingly, long-sleeve authentic versions are available for other adidas local elite clubs such as Aston Villa and Newcastle.
What do you think of Celtic mixing authentic short-sleeve and replica long-sleeve shirts? Let us know in the comments.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
