Manchester United Fix Premier League Sleeve Badge Mistake
1 hour ago, by Chris
- Manchester United's Kit Fix: Manchester United rectified their Premier League kit compliance problem by applying official league badges to both sleeves, starting from their second fixture against Ipswich Town.
- Premier League Badge Rule: The club initially breached Premier League Rule M.15, which mandates that teams without a commercial sleeve sponsor must display the official league badge on both sleeves.
- Sponsor Absence and Compliance: Manchester United began the 26-27 season without a sleeve partner, leading to their initial non-compliance, but they promptly corrected the issue on their home kit after receiving a reminder from league officials.
Following on from our report, Manchester United have resolved their little Premier League kit compliance issue by adding official league badges to both sleeves, starting with their 26-27 Round 2 fixture against Ipswich Town.
Premier League Dual Sleeve Badge Rule
In their opening weekend match against Hull City, United wore their new off-white third kit with a Premier League patch only on the right arm, leaving the left sleeve completely blank. This inadvertently breached Premier League Rule M.15, which states that any club without a commercial sleeve sponsor on the left arm is required to display the official league badge on both sleeves.
The Red Devils entered the 26-27 campaign without a sleeve partner following the expiration of their agreement with DXC Technology at the end of last season. While other clubs without sleeve sponsors complied right from matchday 1, Manchester United apparently received a reminder from league officials and swiftly rectified the application on their 26-27 home kit for matchday 2.
Adidas x Poland
We finally got the first detailed information about the return of the Three Stripes to Poland. More very soon.
Giant Adidas Three Stripes on Long-Sleeve Kits Overwhelm Aesthetic
Adidas introduced enlarged Three Stripes across its performance templates ahead of the 2026 World Cup, rolling the look out across club teams for the 26-27 season. Designed to maximize on-pitch brand visibility, the wider striping measures around 18mm across. However, its competitive rollout has drawn criticism from kit enthusiasts and fans who feel the oversized proportions overwhelm the aesthetic balance of modern kits.
The visual disruption is especially noticeable on long-sleeved shirts. When worn on the pitch by players like Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, the thick white stripes command the shoulders and arms, dwarfing surrounding elements like the collar and sleeve patches. While short-sleeved shirts offer breaks in coverage, the continuous run of oversized stripes down full-length sleeves makes the branding feel excessively dominant.
Despite the pushback, Adidas will retain this oversized stripe template through at least the 27-28 campaign.
SK Brann 2026 Third Kit Released
Norwegian club SK Brann and Nike have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 2026 season, paying tribute to the club's historic 1976 Norwegian Cup-winning side on its 50th anniversary.
The jersey is predominantly white, highlighted by red vertical striping running down the right chest behind the red Nike Swoosh, red sponsor branding, and a monochrome red club crest. Debuted on pitch during their Eliteserien away clash against Sandefjord, the new release completes Brann's 2026 kit collection alongside their previously launched home and away shirts.
