Nike To Bring Back Leather And Tongue For Tiempo
- Nike Tiempo Overhaul: Nike plans a major overhaul of the Tiempo line, expected to launch in late 2025 or early 2026, featuring both synthetic and leather models.
- Dual-Model Approach: The next-generation Nike Tiempo 2026 cleats will offer two versions: the synthetic 'Maestro' and the leather 'Ligera', with leather reserved for the second-most-expensive model.
- Leather and Tongue Return: Nike is bringing back leather and a tongue for the Tiempo line, specifically for the 'Ligera Pro FT' model, which resembles the Nike Premier boots with quilted leather and a fold-over tongue.
Nike is planning a major overhaul of the Tiempo line for the next generation, to be launched in very late 2025 or early 2026.
Nike Tiempo 2026 Soccer Cleats - Comeback of Tongue & Leather for Second-Tier Version
According to our information, the next-generation Nike Tiempo 2026 soccer cleats will come in two totally different versions - a synthetic and a leather model. The synthetic model is called "Maestro", while the leather model is called "Ligera".
While you first would think that Nike offers two different top models, the leather is reserved for the second-most-expensive model, called "Ligera Pro" (The Pro marks the second-best model in Nike's naming system).
Virgil van Dijk tested both models of the Nike Tiempo Ligera soccer cleats, which is actually a takedown. It remains to be seen whether van Dijk will opt for the leather model in the end - it is very unusual for a player to wear a takedown, but it would definitely boost the leather option.
In 2023, Nike announced that they would stop using k-leather in their football boots, with the Tiempo and Premier lines affected. However, the decision was quietly and slightly reversed, as the Premier III with kangaroo leather made a comeback and the synthetic Premier IV was scrapped. Kangaroo leather, still, does not come to the Tiempo yet again, if ever.
Nike Tiempo Maestro Elite - Price around 250 Euro
The Nike Tiempo Maestro Elite football boots are fully synthetic. The upper comes with flowing, wave-like ridges, giving it a sculpted and aerodynamic appearance. They have a knitted Flyknit low-collar entry.
Nike Tiempo Ligera Pro- Price around 150 Euro
The Nike Tiempo Ligera soccer cleats follow a traditional design. They look quite similar to the Nike Premier boots, with quilted leather in the forefoot area for a perfect touch.
Nike Tiempo Ligera Pro FT - Price around 150 Euro
The Nike Tiempo Ligera Pro FT (Fold-Over Tongue) is the same as the Ligera Pro but with a tongue.
Nike Tiempo 2026 Football Boots - Models
- Top Model: Nike Tiempo Maestro Elite (synthetic)
- Second-Best: Nike Tiempo Ligera Pro
- Third-Tier Model: Nike Tiempo Maestro Academy (synthetic)
- Worst Model: Nike Tiempo Maestro Club (synthetic)
There is no second-best takedown of the Tiempo Maestro as per our information.
The dual-model approach would also expand Nike's control boot offering, potentially giving players more choice in a market segment currently dominated by adidas Predator and PUMA Future.
Do you like that Nike is bringing back leather and a tongue for the Tiempo? Should they have done for the top model as well? Let us know in the comments below.
Real Madrid 26-27 Trefoil Away Ball Leaked - Matching With Away Kit
Footy Headlines can leak the new Real Madrid 2026-27 Trefoil ball, featuring alternating dark green and off-white panels.
Notably, it includes an "RMCF" pattern and the Trefoil logo, matching Real Madrid's 2026-27 away kit, which is set to be launched this summer.
Portugal 2026 World Cup Numbers Announced
The Portuguese national team has announced the official squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo retains his iconic number 7, with Bernardo Silva assigned 10 and Bruno Fernandes wearing 8. Diogo Costa takes the number 1 jersey in goal, while other notable assignments include Diogo Dalot as 5 and Gonçalo Ramos as 9.
Portugal are drawn in Group K alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia, and Uzbekistan, with their opening match scheduled for June 17 in Houston.
Goalkeepers
1 – Diogo Costa (Porto)
12 – José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
22 – Rui Silva (Sporting CP)
Defenders
2 – Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahçe)
3 – Rúben Dias (Manchester City)
4 – Tomás Araújo (Benfica)
5 – Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
6 – Matheus Nunes (Manchester City)
14 – Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP)
20 – João Cancelo (Barcelona)
25 – Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
Midfielders
8 – Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
10 – Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
13 – Renato Veiga (Villarreal)
15 – João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain)
21 – Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal)
23 – Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
24 – Samu Costa (Mallorca)
Forwards
7 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
9 – Gonçalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain)
11 – João Félix (Al-Nassr)
16 – Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP)
17 – Rafael Leão (AC Milan)
18 – Pedro Neto (Chelsea)
19 – Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)
26 – Francisco Conceição (Juventus)
Official Spain 2026 World Cup Squad Photo - EQT Jacket
Spain's men's national football team has shared the official group photograph for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The image captures the full 26-man squad under head coach Luis de la Fuente, presented as the team representing the entire country ahead of the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
Interestingly, all of the players are wearing the 2026 EQT Retro jacket, featuring a design inspired by the iconic Adidas Equipment aesthetic of the 1990s.
Ebbsfleet United 2026-27 Home Kit Released
Ebbsfleet United have released their new home shirt for the 2026-27 season. The red design marks the club's 80th anniversary and draws direct inspiration from the 1998-99 kit, featuring a classic 90s aesthetic with clean lines and heritage details.
The shirt includes Gravesend & Northfleet lettering beneath the reverse neck as a nod to the club's history. It is available in both short and long sleeve versions, with Morrow appearing as the front sponsor.
Special Netherlands x Lego Pennant
In the recent friendly match between the Netherlands and Algeria, the Dutch players appeared with a special pennant made from assembled LEGO pieces, replacing the traditional match pennant.
This was part of a collaboration between the KNVB (Dutch Football Association) and LEGO in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The partnership, announced earlier in 2026 and running through at least EURO 2028, focuses on encouraging play, creativity and movement among children and football fans through shared initiatives.
As part of the campaign leading into the FIFA World Cup 2026, one million free orange LEGO bricks are being distributed across the Netherlands on June 3 at LEGO stores, Intertoys and Dreamland locations. Fans are invited to build items supporting the Oranje team and share their creations, with the activation tied to the #NEDALG event.
FC Utrecht 26-27 Away Kit Released
FC Utrecht have released their 2026-27 away kit, made by Castore.
Inspired by the 'Release The Tiger' motto, the Utrecht 2026-27 away kit features subtle tiger stripe patterns integrated across the shirt that become more prominent during movement. The kit captures the club's determined and fearless mentality.
