Leaked: Nike Could Bring Back the Mercurial Vapor Superfly 1 in Gold For Cristiano Ronaldo in 2026
Dec 16, 2025, by Chris
- Rumored Release: Nike is rumored to be planning a special Mercurial release in 2026, centered around the iconic Mercurial Vapor Superfly 1 in a Metallic Gold Star and White colorway.
- Design Details: The rumored cleats would revive the 2009 Mercurial Vapor Superfly in a gold and white colorway with CR7 branding, using the modern sole plate of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16/Superfly 10.
- Confirmation Status: Currently, the Vapor Superfly 1 Gold CR7 football boots are only a rumor, with no official confirmation or specific release date from Nike beyond a loose 2026 timeframe.
Rumours heard by Footy Headlines suggest that Nike is planning a special Mercurial release for 2026, centred around the iconic Mercurial Vapor Superfly 1 in a Metallic Gold Star and White colourway. The boot is said to reference the original gold CR7 Mercurial era, reworking one of Nike Football’s most recognisable silhouettes more than 15 years on.
Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly 1 Cristiano Ronaldo 2026 - Metallic Gold Star / White
According to our information, the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly 1 Cristiano Ronaldo 2026 soccer cleats would revive the Mercurial Vapor Superfly from 2009, in a new gold and white colorway and CR7 branding.
For the outsole, Nike takes the modern sole plate of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 16/Superfly 10 football boots.
At this stage, everything about the Vapor Superfly 1 Gold CR7 football boots remains firmly in the rumour category. There is no official confirmation from Nike, no leaked release date beyond a loose 2026 window.
Would you like to see Nike release a Vapor Superfly 1 Gold CR7? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Corinthians 26-27 Third Anthem Jacket Released
Nike and Corinthians have officially launched a new anthem jacket for the 26-27 season, arriving in tandem with the Brazilian club's new third kit. The broader collection celebrates the 50th anniversary of the historic 1976 "Invasão Corinthiana" and pays tribute to legendary goalkeeper Tobias, whose iconic blue kit inspired the club's new alternate jersey.
The Nike Corinthians 26-27 anthem jacket brings a 90s-inspired aesthetic with a predominantly black base and a contrasting dark grey chest block that wraps around the torso. It features an asymmetrical sleeve design, with a solid grey right sleeve contrasting against a black left sleeve detailed with two horizontal grey bands. A full-color Corinthians crest sits proudly on the chest, while the Nike Swoosh is accented with a light blue outline that echoes the colorway of the third shirt.
Cut in a woven track silhouette with a full-zip front, high collar, and elasticated hem and cuffs, the piece is designed for pre-match walkouts and casual lifestyle wear alike. The new jacket is now available via official Nike Brazil and club retail stores.
London City Lionesses 26-27 Away Kit Released
Women's Super League side London City Lionesses have officially unveiled their new away kit for the 26-27 campaign, manufactured by Nike. The new change strip follows the bold graphic approach introduced with the club's vibrant home shirt earlier in the summer.
The Nike London City Lionesses 26-27 away jersey is built on a dark navy base and is covered in an intricate, subtle tonal geometric pattern inspired by the shapes of the club's crest. Crisp teal detailing provides contrast, highlighting the monochrome diamond club badge on the left chest and the matching Nike Swoosh on the opposite side.
Front and center on the torso is the bespoke sponsor graphic depicting the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the ancient Greek goddess of victory from whom Nike takes its name. The statue graphic, presented in teal with retro-style Nike lettering, reflects the landmark front-of-shirt partnership between the club and the sportswear giant.
Corinthians 26-27 Third Kit Released - Tribute to Tobias & 1976 Invasion
Nike and Brazilian club Corinthians have officially launched their new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Completing Nike's campaign celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic 1976 'Invasão Corinthiana', the jersey pays direct tribute to legendary goalkeeper José Benedito Tobias, one of the greatest heroes of that memorable afternoon.
The Corinthians 26-27 third shirt is predominantly light blue, recreating the uniform Tobias wore in the pouring rain at the Maracanã on December 5, 1976. That day, over 70,000 Corinthians supporters traveled to Rio de Janeiro to back their side in the Brazilian Championship semifinal against Fluminense, where Tobias made crucial stops and saved two penalties in the shootout. The modern interpretation features a classic polo collar inspired by the 1970s template, paired with subtle tonal patterning on the fabric and navy trim.
Black shorts and light blue socks complete the new Corinthians 2026-27 third strip. In a special nod to Tobias's iconic performance, the kit will make its pitch debut worn by Corinthians goalkeepers Hugo Souza and Nicole in their respective matches against Fluminense and Bahia, before serving as an outfield alternative throughout the season.
Kylian Mbappé Debuts All-New On Football Boots in EA FC 27
Kylian Mbappé has sent shockwaves through the boot world following his official departure from Nike to join Swiss brand On. Marking the historic switch, the Real Madrid superstar has already been revealed wearing his all-new On football boots in promotional footage and gameplay for EA Sports FC 27.
Serving as the cover star for the game, Mbappé gives fans an early preview of On's ambitious entry into football footwear. The in-game renders show off a clean, predominantly white prototype cleat featuring the Swiss brand's signature logo boldly displayed across the upper. The boots are built around On's proprietary LightSpray technology, a seamless and ultra-lightweight manufacturing process developed in tandem with Mbappé and the brand's newly appointed Director of Football, Thierry Henry.
While the commercial retail release of On's debut football boot collection is slated for 2027, the boots will be featured directly in EA Sports FC 27 around launch. On the pitch, the French forward is expected to give the boots their live competitive debut for Real Madrid in the coming weeks of the 26-27 campaign.
Did Kelme Use Stock Design for Indonesia Third Kit?
Indonesia national team third kit from Kelme features a blue inspired by the ocean, subtle floral patterns adorning the front in tribute to Puspa Bangsa (jasmine), Indonesia’s national flower.
However, the design quickly drew scrutiny from Garuda supporters, who discovered that the flower pattern appears virtually identical to a generic stock vector available on Freepik. The revelation has left many fans deeply disappointed, raising questions over the lack of originality in what was expected to be a bespoke creation from Kelme.
