Adidas Germany Farewell/Third Kit: Do These Concepts Beat the Official Design?
May 7, 2026, by Chris
- Adidas and Germany Partnership Ending: Adidas is releasing a special-edition black third jersey as a farewell collection for the German national team, marking the end of their historic partnership.
- Official Third Jersey Design: The official Adidas release features a retro design with gold pinstripes and the Trefoil logo, but it wasn't favored by most fans.
- Alternative Concept Designs: Footy Headlines created a concept swapping white for black on the home kit, while trukapsd designed a retro-modern concept with a subtle pattern, Trefoil logo, and national flag colors.
Adidas is set to release a special-edition black third jersey as part of its farewell collection with the German national team, celebrating the final chapter of their historic partnership. The official release offers a striking retro look with gold pinstripes and the classic Trefoil logo, and was not liked by most fans - could Adidas have done better?
Germany Third Concepts
We created our own Footy Headlines concept to see how a black variant of the home kit would translate. This design simply takes the home kit, but swaps the white for black.
Meanwhile, concept designer trukapsd offered a different take that bridges the gap between retro and modern. This design features a subtle pattern woven into a black base, reviving the classic Trefoil logo while cleanly incorporating the national flag colors onto the collar and sleeve cuffs.
Official Adidas Germany Kit
Germany Concept by Footy Headlines
Germany Concept by trukapsd
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Do you prefer these concepts over the official Adidas release? Let us know in the comments below.
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.
