No Adidas for The First Time Ever: J League 2026 Ball Released, Captain Tsubasa Collaboration
- New Match Ball Supplier: The J.League's 2026 season match ball will be supplied by Japanese brand Sfida, marking the first time since 1993 that Adidas is not the official provider.
- Collaboration with Captain Tsubasa: The 2026 match ball, named "Tsubasa J Pro", is a collaboration with Captain Tsubasa, featuring wing-inspired graphics in tribute to Tsubasa Ozora.
- Design and Availability: The Sfida J League 2026 football has a white base with multicolour accents and includes the J.League logo, character image, and "The ball is my friend" phrase and is available since December 17, 2025, retailing at ¥19,800 ($130).
The J.League have officially revealed their match ball for the 2026 season, created in collaboration with Japanese brand Sfida and Captain Tsubasa. Named the “Tsubasa J Pro”, the ball marks a historic change for the league, as it is the first time since 1993 that the official match ball is not produced by Adidas. Instead, Japanese brand Sfida takes over as supplier.
Sfida is a small Japanese football brand, best known for producing match balls rather than boots or kits. It is their first-ever deal of that huge importance.
Sfida J League 2026 Soccer Ball
The design of the Sfida J League 2026 Football pays tribute to Tsubasa Ozora, featuring wing-inspired graphics referencing his powerful shots, with “Tsubasa” meaning “wing” in Japanese.
The Adidas 2026 J League football comes in a white base with dynamic multicolour accents, blue main panels, the J.League logo, the character’s image, and the famous phrase “The ball is my friend”.
Adidas J League 2026 Footballs - Versions
Available since 17 December 2025, the Sfida 2026 J League football retails at ¥19,800 ($130).
What do you think of the J.League switching from adidas and celebrating Captain Tsubasa with the 2026 ball? Let us know in the comments below.
FK Željezničar 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Bosnian side FK Željezničar have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season. Made by Macron, who have been the club's technical sponsor since the 2020-21 campaign, the new shirts introduce bespoke designs deeply rooted in the club's heritage.
The FK Željezničar 2026-27 home and away kits were designed by Haris Stambolić, a fan of the club. Both shirts feature personalized motifs and unique graphic elements drawn directly from FK Željezničar's history and tradition, offering a highly customized look for the upcoming season.
Crysencio Summerville Wears Classic Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 'Always Forward' Boots at 2026 World Cup
During the 2026 World Cup match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Monterrey, Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville caught the attention of boot enthusiasts by lacing up in a classic pair of Nike Mercurial cleats. Instead of opting for Nike's latest tournament pack, Summerville chose to wear the Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 from the 'Always Forward' collection.
Originally released in October 2018, the 'Always Forward' Nike Mercurial Superfly 6 features a striking Racer Blue, Metallic Silver, and Black colorway. It is rare to see professional players, especially at a major international tournament, wearing models that are nearly eight years old.
FC Vaduz 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
The new FC Vaduz 2026-27 home, away, and third kits have been officially unveiled. Made by Puma, the shirts will be worn during the club's upcoming Swiss Super League campaign following their recent promotion to the top flight.
The Puma FC Vaduz 2026-27 home kit updates the club's traditional split front panel design by replacing the former burgundy half with a clean white section.
Completing the collection, the Puma FC Vaduz 2026-27 away and third kits were launched shortly after the home shirt to offer alternative looks for the team's travels.
Adidas Besiktas Vs Nike Besiktas 26-27 Kits
Besiktas today released their 2026-2027 Nike kits. Due to the late agreement of the deal, the club received not fully bespoke looks - Adidas had already prepared bespoke designs for Besiktas.
Cádiz 26-27 Home Kit Leaked
The new Cádiz CF 2026-27 home kit has been leaked by local journalist Carlos Sacaluga, providing a first look at the club's inaugural design by their new supplier, Kappa.
The shirt features a remarkably simple, polo-style aesthetic in the club's traditional yellow and blue colors.
Following its appearance online, the minimalist design has drawn a largely negative reaction from supporters, with many criticizing the kit for looking more like a basic polo shirt than a bespoke football jersey.
Puma Model for Marseille 2026-27 Away Kit Has "Paris" Tattoo
Puma's promotional campaign for the new Olympique Marseille 2026-27 away kit has sparked controversy and amusement online after eagle-eyed fans spotted a "Paris" tattoo on the arm of one of the models.
The images, which quickly circulated on social media, show the model wearing the new Marseille away shirt with the word "Paris" clearly visible on his forearm, a major faux pas given the fierce rivalry between OM and Paris Saint-Germain. While some fans initially suspected the images were edited, reports suggest the tattoo was visible in official promotional materials and on the club's site before potentially being retouched on Puma's official store.
Tonbridge Angels 26-27 Third Kit Released
English National League South side Tonbridge Angels have officially revealed their new 2026-27 third kit, produced by Hope & Glory. Chosen by a vote among the club's owners, the new third shirt features a lilac base color.








