Said El Mala Wears Both Gold CR7 & Mbappé Signature Mercurial Boots
Aug 30, 2026, by Max
- El Mala's Footwear Choices: FC Köln's 19-year-old winger Said El Mala has been seen wearing an exclusive rotation of Nike's gold signature Mercurial speed boots in recent matches.
- CR7 Signature Boots: In a DFB-Pokal match, El Mala wore the limited-edition Nike Mercurial Superfly 1 RGN SE CR7 'Metallic Gold Star', which commemorates Cristiano Ronaldo's achievement of scoring in six World Cups.
- Mbappé Signature Boots: Following that, in Bundesliga action, El Mala switched to the newly launched Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 'Kylian Mbappé' signature boot, featuring a metallic gold base with vibrant mint green and teal accents.
- FC Köln's 19-year-old winger Said El Mala has caught the eye of boot spotters in recent fixtures, showcasing an rotation of Nike's signature speed boots.
Said El Mala Laces Up in Gold CR7 & Mbappé Mercurials
Having recently signed a long-term contract extension with Köln until 2031 and taken on the club's iconic number 10 shirt, the German talent makes headlines with his footwear in late August. In Köln's DFB-Pokal match against Würzburger Kickers, El Mala stepped onto the pitch wearing the ultra-exclusive Nike Mercurial Superfly 1 RGN SE CR7 'Metallic Gold Star'.
Superfly 1 RGN SE CR7 'Metallic Gold Star'
The limited-edition remake boot was originally unveiled in June to commemorate Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the first player in history to score in six different World Cups. The boot features a full metallic gold upper with iconic Flywire cables, a clean white Swoosh, and signature CR7 branding along the heel.
El Mala followed that up in Bundesliga action against Hoffenheim by switching to another golden Mercurial model: the newly launched Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 'Kylian Mbappé' signature boot. Sporting a metallic gold base accented by vibrant mint green and teal detailing, the Mbappé edition celebrates the French star's golden legacy on the international stage.
Superfly 11 'Kylian Mbappé'
This isn't the first time El Mala has turned heads with his boots. In April 2026, the Köln attacker was among an elite, handpicked group of Nike athletes to test unreleased blackout prototypes of the next-generation Mercurial Superfly 11 alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
What do you think of Said El Mala rocking back-to-back gold CR7 and Mbappé Mercurials? Let us know in the comments below.
Special Virgil van Dijk x Patta Jersey Revealed
Amsterdam streetwear label Patta has teamed up with Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk and Nike to unveil a vibrant, one-off football jersey for the Virgil's Legacy Trophy. The international under-13 tournament, founded by the Liverpool defender in collaboration with his formative club Willem II, brings together 16 elite youth academies from across Europe to compete in Tilburg.
The shirt draws deep inspiration from Van Dijk's Surinamese heritage, taking stylistic cues from traditional pangi cloth, a brightly patterned woven textile central to Maroon and Surinamese culture. The design ingeniously weaves together the primary colors of every participating club, including Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, PSG, Ajax, and AC Milan, translating their identities into an eye-catching, blurred check motif across the entire shirt.
The reverse lists the complete roster of competing clubs under "The class of '26," complemented by a custom Patta x Nike co-branded jock tag on the lower hem.
The bespoke jersey has been created exclusively for the young players taking part in the tournament as a commemorative keepsake rather than receiving a general retail release.
First 2 Adidas 2027 Boot Packs Leaked
Video game modder BxR Mods has recreated the first two Adidas 2027 football boot collections, providing a clear preview of what the Three Stripes have prepared for early 2027.
The 2027 Base Pack marks an important transition for Adidas, centered around predominantly black uppers accompanied by heritage-inspired accent colors across all three core silos. Most notably, the collection features the next-generation Predator 27 with its classic fold-over tongue, the returning AdiPure line set to succeed the Copa franchise, and the updated F50 Hyperfast. Alongside the traditional black-based editions, the preview also showcases the first main pack of the year, the collection to be worn by Adidas' best players.
Both of these Adidas packs launch in January 2027.
Nike Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - New Image
A new image of the Nike Inter Milan 26-27 third kit has surfaced, confirming the retro-inspired look that pays tribute to the club's iconic 1997-98 third shirt worn during the Ronaldo era.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European Training Shirt + Collection Released
Liverpool and Adidas have officially unveiled their all-new European training collection for the 26-27 season. Promoted under the tagline "Made for Europe", the range will be worn by the squad during training sessions and media obligations ahead of Champions League fixtures.
The Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is built around a crisp white base complemented by vibrant red accents. The iconic Adidas Three Stripes run down the sleeves in red, while the chest displays a monochrome red Liverpool crest enclosed in a shield, alongside matching red Adidas and AXA sponsor branding. Streamlined paneling and high-performance cuts from the latest Adidas Tiro template complete the refined aesthetic.
The range includes authentic short-sleeve training tops, long-sleeve drill tops featuring integrated snood neck collars, and insulated sleeveless puffer vests. The complete Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is available now through the club's official online store and retail outlets.
Hong Kong 2026 Home Kit Released
Nike and the Football Association of Hong Kong, China have quietly revealed the new Hong Kong 2026 home shirt.
The Nike Hong Kong 2026 home jersey combines two shades of red in a subtle half-and-half design, with a centrally aligned chest layout. The circular HKFA crest is positioned right in the center of the chest, accompanied by a white Nike Swoosh directly beneath it.
First Time in 12 Years: Juventus Bring Back Long-Sleeved Kits on Pitch
Making his Juventus debut in the match against AC Milan, Nick Woltemade was the only Juventus player on the pitch wearing long sleeves. Excluding special-edition kits, the German strike became the first Bianconeri player made this choice since Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio back in the 13-14 season.
Remarkably, even Cristiano Ronaldo, a long-sleeve icon, never wore one during his time in Turin.