Chemical Blunder: Middlesbrough Away Kits Ruined After Burnley Pitch Treatment Stains Them Green
1 hour ago, by Phan Tich Giay
- Kit Ruined: Middlesbrough's white away kit was permanently stained green during their recent Championship match against Burnley after contact with the treated pitch.
- Cause of Staining: The green staining resulted from a potent chemical substance containing a green pigment, applied by Burnley ground staff to combat a nematode infestation on the pitch.
- Aftermath and Action: The kits are a total loss despite cleaning efforts, prompting Middlesbrough to pursue a compensation claim against Burnley and raising concerns for future teams playing at Turf Moor.
Middlesbrough have been left furious following a bizarre incident at Turf Moor that resulted in their white away kit being permanently stained green. The issue unfolded during the recent 1-1 Championship clash against Burnley, where sliding challenges and pitch contact left Boro's players wearing completely discolored gear by the final whistle.
Middlesbrough Away Kits Ruined After Burnley Pitch Treatment Stains Them Green
The root cause of the staining was a chemical substance applied by Burnley ground staff to combat a nematode (roundworm) infestation on the pitch. The treatment contained a potent green pigment, which easily transferred onto fabric as the players contested the match in damp conditions.
What began as a pristine, off-white strip quickly transformed into an unwanted two-tone look. The chemical dye did not just ruin Middlesbrough's shirts and shorts; it also left lasting marks on boots and goalkeeper gloves, rendering much of the squad's matchday equipment unusable.
Nematode Treatment Leaves Lasting Damage
Upon returning to Teesside, the club's kit staff attempted to salvage the gear using industrial stain removers, but the heavy pigment proved impossible to lift. Having suffered a total loss of the matchday kit set, Middlesbrough officials have taken the matter up with the EFL and are understood to be considering a formal compensation claim against Burnley to recover the replacement costs.
The situation also leaves Burnley with an urgent problem to fix ahead of their next home fixture. Their upcoming visitors to Turf Moor are Derby County, a side that traditionally wears an all-white strip, raising concerns that another visiting club could suffer a similar fate.
Adidas Gives Czechia and Singapore Identical Kit Designs
Following Czechia's high-profile switch from Puma to Adidas after 33 years, kit enthusiasts quickly spotted an uncanny similarity between Czechia's newly unveiled 26-27 home shirt and another recent Adidas addition: Singapore. Both national teams recently parted ways with long-term suppliers, with Singapore ending a two-decade partnership with Nike just weeks before Czechia ended their three-decade Puma era, only for both to receive remarkably similar shirts from the Three Stripes.
The resemblance between the two red shirts is unmistakable. Both jerseys rely on the exact same template and trim styling, built around a red base with a white crew collar bordered by thin navy blue piping, matching white sleeve cuffs with identical navy trim, and white Three Stripes across the shoulders. The primary visual difference is found in the texture of the fabric, as Singapore's kit incorporates a subtle tonal wave pattern, whereas Czechia's jersey arrives in a plain, solid red finish. Even the promotional launch shots look almost mirrored, with both federations photographing players seated or standing while holding an Adidas Tiro football.
The duplication stems from Adidas' streamlined template strategy when signing new federations on tight turnaround times. With both agreements sealed relatively late in the cycle, bespoke tailor-made graphics were kept to a minimum, resulting in what fans have labeled accidental twin kits on opposite sides of the globe.
Closer Look: Raphinha Tests Next-Gen Adidas Predator 27 Prototype Boots
FC Barcelona winger Raphinha has become the latest star to be spotted testing the next-generation Adidas Predator 2027 prototype boots. Following recent sightings of Jules Koundé and Anthony Gordon, the Brazilian forward laced up the unreleased fold-over tongue model during training, offering the clearest on-pitch look yet at what the Three Stripes have prepared for their flagship control silo.
Barcelona Debut Red Shorts and Socks Variant
Barcelona officially debuted a red shorts and socks variant with their 2026-27 home shirt in the away match against Valencia, avoiding a potential kit clash.
The combination was previously used in a friendly against Birmingham City last month and is set to be used regularly throughout the season. It also marks the fourth time in the last five seasons that Barcelona have used red as a supplementary colour alongside their home shirt.
The new combination made a memorable competitive debut as Barcelona secured a 5-0 win over Valencia.
Thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the information and collage.
SV Zulte Waregem 26-27 Third Kit Released - 25th Anniversary Design
Belgian side SV Zulte Waregem and kit supplier Patrick have officially released their new third kit for the 26-27 season. Celebrating the club's silver jubilee marking 25 years since their formation in 2001, Essevee swap out their traditional red, green, and white colours for an understated black and silver look dubbed "Memories worth a touch of silver."
The Patrick SV Zulte Waregem 26-27 third jersey features a black base detailed with thin vertical silver pinstripes down the front. A closer inspection reveals that the pinstripes incorporate handwritten script documenting key milestones and dates throughout the club's history, highlighting achievements such as their inaugural 2001-02 title and their memorable 2012-13 campaign as league runners-up.
Completing the anniversary aesthetic, the jersey is finished with a silver V-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs. All branding—including the monochrome SV Zulte Waregem club crest, Patrick maker's marks, and primary sponsors iDocta and Elindus—appears in silver and white to match the unified commemorative design.
Napoli Wears Last Season's Shorts Against Inter - Here Is Why
In their Serie A clash against Inter at San Siro, SSC Napoli caught the attention of eagle-eyed Napoli kit expert @TutelaMagliaNA. For the 26-27 centenary season, EA7 designed two distinct pairs of white shorts: the home shorts carry the club's special centenary crest, while the away version features an alternate Mount Vesuvius-themed logo. Because the red jersey used the standard circular Napoli crest, pairing it with either of the 26-27 white shorts would have caused a clash of emblems on the same uniform.
Rather than producing a third set of white change shorts solely to carry the standard badge, Napoli simply reused their plain white match shorts from 25-26.
Benjamin Sesko’s Sleeve Badge Error
While all other Manchester United players took the pitch with league badges on both sleeves, Benjamin Šeško was spotted as the only one missing the patch on his left arm for reasons unknown.
Thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the information and collage.
