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Spanish La Liga club Deportivo Alavés has officially announced a long-term technical sponsorship deal with Italian sportswear brand Macron, effective from the 2026-27 season.

Negotiated through Grupo Baskonia-Alavés, the multi-club partnership covers both the football team and the associated basketball club, Saski Baskonia. Under the agreement, Macron will supply match kits, training apparel, and leisurewear for the first teams, women's teams, and youth academies across both organizations. Macron replaces Puma, which had served as the official kit supplier for Deportivo Alavés for four seasons since the 2022-23 campaign.

The Italian brand has stated that the unique identity and culture of the Basque Country will be a central source of inspiration for the upcoming 2026-27 kit collections, aiming to combine technical innovation with a strong sense of local belonging.

To celebrate Lionel Messi's 39th birthday, Adidas has teased a unique gift for the Argentine superstar. Taking to social media on June 24, the brand posed the question, "what do you gift the man who’s won everything?", accompanied by images of a special product.

The images reveal a custom "Trophy Polish" kit, designed specifically for Messi to maintain his extensive collection of silverware. The fitting tribute acknowledges his status as one of the most decorated players in football history, having won virtually every major team and individual honor available throughout his career.

Portadown FC, competing in the NIFL Premiership, has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 season. The launch was accompanied by the slogan "...and I'm going HOME", signaling a strong connection to the club's roots and generating excitement among supporters ahead of the new campaign.

In the recent 2026 World Cup match, Curaçao national team player Jearl Margaritha wore the F50 "Ice Cold Precision" boots, but in a custom version with a slightly darker colorway to perfectly match the blue shade of Curaçao's 2026 home kit. Big thanks to @abcdefutbol.

The custom F50 was designed by @studio_nusa and draws inspiration from the waves surrounding the Caribbean island. The boots also feature the phrase "The Blue Wave" on the outer side.

https://www.footyheadlines.com/0747976324/messi-s-boots-match-his-kit-perfectly.html

Asheville City SC of USL League Two has released its 2026 home kit, made by Hummel. The design incorporates a stairstep quilt pattern drawn from barn quilt squares common across Western North Carolina farms, symbolizing resilience, transformation and deep Appalachian tradition.

The jersey serves as a tribute to local farmers supplying the WNC Farmers Market, celebrating their commitment to sustainability, early mornings and feeding the community. It emphasizes themes of hard work, perseverance and growth with the message "This is Home. This is Grown. This is Asheville Soccer."

Adidas and Fenerbahçe are preparing a collaboration edition of the Originals Spezial sneakers. Social media reports indicate that the upper heel panel is expected to feature the club's 120th anniversary logo in yellow and blue tones.

This follows an earlier leak from May showing a potential Spezial model linked to the club. Fenerbahçe, founded in 1907, marks its 120th year with celebrations anticipated around the 2026-27 season, aligning with ongoing kit collaborations.

Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.

FC Groningen has unveiled its home kit for the 2026-27 season, made by Robey Sportswear. The shirt retains the club's traditional green and white colors, with longer green stripes that extend below the logo. "Groningen Home of Talent" appears prominently on the front.

The 'G' from the club logo features centrally throughout the Robey collection, placed on the chest, between the stripes at the back of the neck, and on the shorts. Details from the Groningen city flag in white-green-white are incorporated into the collar, sleeves, and socks.

Adidas has just announced that it will release a special edition 2026 Japan national team jersey featuring Ado’s logo, name, and portrait. The kit incorporates the iconic blue rose motif prominently across the front. A special visual of Ado wearing the shirt appears on the back.

Ado serves as creative partner for the adidas Japan national team 2026 uniforms and is creating the official uniform song. The project ties into the standard kit’s “HORIZON” theme, which draws from horizon-inspired graphics symbolizing shared ambition ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Dundee FC has announced its 2026-27 home kit, made by Macron. The design draws on the club's heritage with references to its 1893 founding and a "Made In Dundee" theme, as highlighted in official teaser posts.

The shirt will be available from 10am on May 29, 2026, both in the club's Dens Park store and online via dfcdirect.co.uk. Club and kit news accounts have shared images and a video promoting the launch.

Club Atlético River Plate took to the field in their new special edition Adidas jersey marking the club's 125th anniversary during a match on the night of May 27. The design follows a retro style with a white base and traditional red elements, incorporating transparent sponsor applications that preserve the classic look.

RB Leipzig has introduced special South African-inspired kit numbers for the back of its 2026-27 home jersey. The design, promoted with the hashtag #ReKaofela in connection with the club's post-season tour to South Africa, is available as a special flock application on replica versions of the Puma home kit.

The underlying jersey features a white base with red accents and vertical pinstripes that reference the illuminated strips at the Red Bull Arena. The special numbers tie into RB Leipzig's activities in South Africa and can be purchased through the Red Bull Shop and the club's official store.

Fans seeking to match the team's themed edition can order the home jersey with these custom numbers online.

Aston Villa x adidas Originals will release a special long-sleeve retro jersey. Apparel tracker Kamil Berberler shared the design, recreated with FIFA Kit Creator.

The Adidas Villa Originals jersey draws on Aston Villa's heritage with claret and blue colorways alongside classic details. It is mainly claret, with sky blue sleeves, plus yellow trim.

The Aston Villa 26-27 Retro Jersey comes with a retro Villans text on the left sleeve.