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1. FC Köln have officially confirmed that star winger Said El Mala has committed his long-term future to the club, signing a contract extension through to 2031. Alongside the new long-term deal, the young attacker has also been awarded the club's prestigious number 10 shirt.

The announcement effectively ends months of transfer speculation surrounding the youngster, who had attracted significant interest from top German clubs including Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Köln held firm on their valuation and convinced the player to spearhead the club's project going forward.

Having previously worn the number 13 jersey during his breakout Bundesliga campaign, El Mala now officially inherits the number 10 kit.

FK Sarajevo has officially unveiled its new away kit for the 2026-27 season, crafted by Adidas to celebrate the club's upcoming 80th anniversary. The shirt features a white base elevated with metallic gold accents throughout, including the monochromatic club crest, Adidas Three Stripes along the shoulders, collar and hem trim, and the Turkish Airlines chest sponsor. A special 80-year jubilee detail is incorporated into the release, honoring eight decades of history since the Bosnian club's founding in 1946.

German Regionalliga Nord side VfB Lübeck and kit manufacturer Capelli Sport have officially unveiled the club's new home shirt for the 26-27 season, following up the release of the away kit. The Capelli VfB Lübeck 26-27 home jersey features a vibrant green base detailed with thin white vertical pinstripes and a subtle tonal diagonal texture across the front.

Adidas has rolled out a dedicated 1990s-inspired EQT lifestyle collection for the Italian national team, via @luketaylorfc. Drawing from the iconic Equipment era's geometric color-blocking, the retro range includes a track top, matching track pants, an off-white t-shirt, and striped shorts. The pieces combine a deep navy base with prominent green, white, and red panels paying homage to the Italian flag, finished with a classic FIGC crest and vintage Adidas Trefoil branding as part of the brand's broader national team heritage lineup.

Burnley have officially terminated their front-of-shirt partnership with prop trading company Finotive One just weeks after announcing the deal. UK automotive retailer Vertu Motors has stepped up to become the club's new Official Front of Shirt Principal Partner for the 26-27 season, covering the men's, women's, and academy teams.

The unexpected change comes right at the start of the Championship season, requiring an immediate update to all Castore matchday and replica kits. The updated kits now feature the Vertu wordmark alongside its shield icon across the center of the chest on all playing shirts.

To accommodate fans who already bought the 26-27 replica shirts with the previous sponsor printed on them, Burnley is offering free re-branding to overlay the new Vertu logo onto existing jerseys. Supporters also have the option to return their shirts for a full refund or exchange them for the updated version.

Adidas has launched the Aston Villa Stadium Track Top, taking direct inspiration from the brand's 1994 graphic template. The loose-fit jacket arrives in a light blue colorway with a distinct claret checkered pattern printed across the upper shoulders and chest.

FC Schalke 04 has recorded unprecedented demand for its new 26-27 Adidas Originals away kit, selling approximately 40,000 jerseys in just two and a half hours on launch day. According to reports from WAZ and Sport Bild, the surge marks the highest single-day kit sales total in the club's history, leaving both physical fan shops and the online store completely sold out.

The white retro jersey, featuring the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo alongside Schalke's historic crest, navy trim, and front sponsor BEUMER, captured massive interest among supporters. However, due to the overwhelming volume of orders and production schedules from Adidas, fans placing pre-orders face substantial delivery delays. Deliveries are expected to take up to four months, leaving many supporters waiting until Christmas to receive their kits.

Schalke 26-27 Away Kit Released

Aug 6, 2026

Italian club US Sambenedettese and technical provider Erreà have officially launched the team's new home shirt for the 26-27 season. Reinterpreting the club's traditional rossoblù identity, the jersey features a split half-and-half design layered with subtle tonal horizontal stripes, completed by striped sleeve cuffs and collar details that highlight the connection to San Benedetto del Tronto.