Adidas Brings Tongue to Second-Best, Small-Sided Predator 26 Boots
- Adidas Predator 26 Pro TF Boots: The Predator 26's trademark folding tongue is coming to the Pro TF tier, the second-best Adidas model.
- Design and Technology: The Predator 26 Pro TF football shoes mirrors the look of the flagship FG/AG/SG-Pro model, including the new sole unit inspired by the FG tooling but reworked for artificial turf.
- Community Impact: Bringing one of the Predator line’s most nostalgic features to a higher-performance TF option is a strong move from Adidas and welcome news for the amateur football community.
Adidas has a major upgrade for small-sided players: the Predator 26’s trademark folding tongue is coming to the Pro TF tier, the second-best Adidas model. Last year, the Predator 25 offered the tongue only on the League TF tier, but for 2026, the feature expands across both Pro and League models. Huge thanks to Vietnamese boot expert Phân Tích Giày for covering this.
Adidas Predator 26 Pro TF Folded Tongue
The Predator 26 Pro TF (folded tongue) football shoes mirrors the look of the flagship FG/AG/SG-Pro model, including the new sole unit inspired by the FG tooling but reworked for artificial turf (including the Powerspine technology). The result is a cleaner, sleeker profile that still delivers grip and stability on short-pile surfaces. The sole also recalls elements from the X Crazyfast TF line, giving the shoe a familiar yet refreshed feel.
It’s a strong move from Adidas and welcome news for the amateur football community, bringing one of the Predator line’s most nostalgic features to a higher-performance TF option.
What do you think of the Predator 26 Pro TF with the folding tongue? Let us know in the comments.
Roda JC 26-27 Third Kit Released
Roda JC have released their third kit for the 2026-27 season. Made by Errea, the gray base features a design with season ticket holders' names and contrasting sleeves.
The Dutch Eerste Divisie club signed a four-year agreement with the Italian supplier in April.
Asheville City SC Unveils 2026 Home Kit with Hummel
Asheville City SC of USL League Two has released its 2026 home kit, made by Hummel. The design incorporates a stairstep quilt pattern drawn from barn quilt squares common across Western North Carolina farms, symbolizing resilience, transformation and deep Appalachian tradition.
The jersey serves as a tribute to local farmers supplying the WNC Farmers Market, celebrating their commitment to sustainability, early mornings and feeding the community. It emphasizes themes of hard work, perseverance and growth with the message "This is Home. This is Grown. This is Asheville Soccer."
Central Norte 2026 Third Kit Released
Central Norte unveiled its new third kit for the 2026 season with Hummel. The gray design draws inspiration from the night, the movement of Salta city, the elegance of nardo gray, and the essence of the club's crow identity. It features black and white accents and carries the slogan Hecha Para Brillar, meaning made to shine both on and off the pitch.
The official launch event took place at the Salta train station, following an earlier presentation by the club.
Borough FC 2026 Third Kit Released
The Borough FC of the Ontario Premier League has launched its 2026 third kit in collaboration with the Toronto Zoo. The design, produced by Macron, stems from months of partnership between the Scarborough club and the zoo.
Real Madrid 26-27 Pre-Match Shirts Leaked - Official Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak the new Real Madrid 26-27 pre-match shirts, which will be released in just a few hours. Thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The Adidas Real Madrid 2026-2027 pre-match shirt features a deep green base with abstract brushstroke patterns in varying shades of emerald and forest green, complemented by white Adidas branding and crest.
There is a light version of the Adidas Real Madrid 2026-27 pre-match jersey that is ivory, combined with green logos and white sleeve ends.
Real Madrid 26-27 Home Kit Leaked - Launch Pictures
@KamilBerberler has leaked the launch picture of the new Real Madrid 26-27 home kit. It will be launched in just a few hours.
Almere City 26-27 Away Kit Released
Almere City FC have released their 2026-27 away kit produced by Craft. The design features a white base colour with patterned purple raglan sleeves.
PSG x Nike KD 6 Collab Set for Fall 2026 Release
Paris Saint-Germain has partnered with Nike on a Kevin Durant KD 6 sneaker collaboration expected to drop in Fall 2026, via @Uninstructed718.
The pack features two colorways: a white and college navy option with red accents and PSG branding, and a metallic silver pair with navy patent overlays and red details.
Both include club logos on the tongue and heel hits, reflecting Durant’s connection as a minority stakeholder in the club following its recent championship win.
Key Contracts in the Florentino Pérez Era
On the streets of Madrid, a large poster has appeared featuring some of the most important signings of President Florentino Pérez’s era at Real Madrid. The poster is part of his campaign for the club’s upcoming presidential term.
What particularly caught the attention of football kit enthusiasts is how the poster offers a retrospective look at Real Madrid’s notable typefaces throughout different periods. Each player’s name and number is displayed using the exact kit font that was in use when that player joined Real Madrid, perfectly matching the typography of the corresponding era.
