Mamelodi Sundowns 26-27 Away Kit Released

Puma and South African club Mamelodi Sundowns have officially unveiled their new away kit for the 26-27 season. Following the release of their home jersey in late July, the new alternative strip brings a modern graphic aesthetic to Masandawana's upcoming campaign. The Mamelodi Sundowns 26-27 away shirt features a rich blue base combined with a striking geometric chevron pattern in darker blue tones across the front. Bright yellow detailing highlights the Puma cat logo on the chest alongside the primary sponsor, Ubuntu-Botho S&E, while the classic yellow and green club crest sits proudly on the left chest. The new kit will be complemented by blue shorts and socks. The replica jersey is priced at R1299 for adults and R1199 for kids, with the authentic player version priced at R2399. The collection will be available at Puma stores and official stockists from late August 2026.

Danish club Brøndby IF and kit supplier Hummel have officially launched the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. The new uniform brings a refined, retro-inspired aesthetic to the pitch for the upcoming campaign.

The Hummel Brøndby IF 26-27 away shirt is predominantly navy blue, featuring a striking yellow horizontal band across the chest. Inside the yellow band, the main sponsor logo Betano appears in navy. The V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs feature striped yellow and navy trims, while subtle tonal vertical striping adds texture throughout the fabric. Hummel's signature chevrons decorate the shoulders in yellow, alongside a yellow brand logo and the traditional club crest on the chest.

To complete the look, the inner collar bears the year 1964 in reference to the club's foundation date. The shirt is paired with navy shorts and socks, creating a clean, cohesive appearance for away fixtures. The 26-27 away strip is now available to buy from official club channels.

Grimsby Town and technical partner Lotto have officially revealed the club's new 26-27 third kit. Following the previous releases of their home and away strips, the new design draws inspiration from the earliest days of the Mariners playing at Blundell Park, combining a rich brown base with light blue and white accents.

The Grimsby Town 26-27 third jersey is predominantly brown, featuring a broad white chest band bordered by a thin sky blue line. The kit showcases an all-over sublimated diamond pattern across the body, with matching white and sky blue trim along the collar and sleeve cuffs. A monochrome white club crest sits on the chest, while a fisherman illustration is printed on the upper back as a sign-off detail.

Matching brown shorts and socks complete the full uniform for the Mariners. The new Lotto Grimsby Town 26-27 third strip will be available to purchase in-store from Friday, August 7, with online sales opening on Monday, August 10.

French club US Thionville Lusitanos has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, made in collaboration with Kappa. The new collection draws direct inspiration from the history, architecture, and soul of the city of Thionville. The reveal shoot took place at the historic Tour aux Puces, emphasizing the deep connection between the club and its local heritage.

The 26-27 home kit features a sky blue base with white trim along the collar and sleeve cuffs, complemented by custom graphic artwork along the lower hem depicting local landmarks and symbols. The away shirt shares the same design blueprint, opting for a clean light grey base paired with white accents and tonal architectural patterns near the bottom. Both shirts feature crewneck collars and host a range of local club sponsors.

The new Kappa US Thionville Lusitanos 26-27 home and away jerseys will be available to purchase starting August 14, 2026.

Germany goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has publicly spoken out against FIFA's commercialization, pointing to a controversial practice involving temporary kit badges at the 2026 World Cup. In a recent interview with BILD, the goalkeeper criticized what German media have dubbed "Trikot Gate," shedding light on how players' match jerseys were handled for profit behind the scenes.

According to Baumann, FIFA applied special commemorative patches to player shirts before matches, labeling players with titles like "Legacy" or "Debutant." However, immediately after matches, staff entered the dressing room to peel those badges off the jerseys. Frustrated by the process, Baumann stated that players just wanted to keep their authentic kits intact rather than having them stripped.

Baumann did not play a match in the 2026 World Cup. Those badges are removed from the kits to be later part of trading cards, as part of a deal with Topps. However, it remains to be seen if badges of players who finally did not make a debut will be made into cards, or if it was just removed because of the streamlined process.

The goalkeeper appealed to governing bodies to prioritize the sport itself over endless commercial initiatives. Baumann warned that excessive commercialization, from stripped kit patches to unnecessary breaks, threatens to alienate fans and players who care about the tradition and passion of football.