Ligue 1

Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace could be preparing a trip down memory lane. The French Ligue 1 club has officially registered its controversial late-1990s crest with France's intellectual property institute (INPI). Deposited in late September and officially published in October 2026, the trademark filing protects the circular badge featuring the abstract stork and cathedral motif alongside the text "RACING CLUB DE STRASBOURG FOOTBALL".

Originally introduced in 1997 under then-president Patrick Proisy, the rebrand became one of the most polarizing emblems in French football history. Supporters quickly dubbed it the "Pac-Man" logo due to its striking resemblance to the classic video game character. Despite being worn on several memorable Adidas shirts featuring period sponsors such as Estel and Steelcase, sustained pushback from fans eventually led the club to abandon the emblem in 2006 in favor of a more traditional crest.

Trademark filings of vintage club logos almost always signal upcoming commercial plans, such as retro apparel collections or special-edition throwback kits. With 2027 marking the 30th anniversary of the design's original introduction, Strasbourg and long-term kit maker Adidas might be preparing a retro release centered around the cult 1997 look.

We can give you an almost full look at the Jordan Paris Saint-Germain 26-27 third kit, confirming that the design extends directly onto the shorts. Our mockup is modeled by Ousmane Dembélé, the uniform combines the dark base and multicolor blurred central Hechter stripe of the jersey with matching shorts that replicate the textured vertical line motif, completed with vibrant red Jordan Jumpman and PSG crest detailing.

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We can provide you with the final, official look at the shirt, shorts and socks of the Paris Saint-Germain 2026-2027 third kit.

Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace could be preparing a trip down memory lane. The French Ligue 1 club has officially registered its controversial late-1990s crest with France's intellectual property institute (INPI). Deposited in late September and officially published in October 2026, the trademark filing protects the circular badge featuring the abstract stork and cathedral motif alongside the text "RACING CLUB DE STRASBOURG FOOTBALL".

Originally introduced in 1997 under then-president Patrick Proisy, the rebrand became one of the most polarizing emblems in French football history. Supporters quickly dubbed it the "Pac-Man" logo due to its striking resemblance to the classic video game character. Despite being worn on several memorable Adidas shirts featuring period sponsors such as Estel and Steelcase, sustained pushback from fans eventually led the club to abandon the emblem in 2006 in favor of a more traditional crest.

Trademark filings of vintage club logos almost always signal upcoming commercial plans, such as retro apparel collections or special-edition throwback kits. With 2027 marking the 30th anniversary of the design's original introduction, Strasbourg and long-term kit maker Adidas might be preparing a retro release centered around the cult 1997 look.

Toulouse FC took to the pitch with a striking, unusual detail on the back of their shirts this weekend, featuring intentionally blurred player names. The creative visual effect was worn during their away clash against Le Mans as part of a nationwide visual health awareness initiative marking World Sight Day.

Named "Le Floot," the campaign is a collaboration between the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), ophthalmic optics giant Essilor, and selected clubs across France. The names on the jerseys are printed with a distinct motion blur and chromatic aberration effect, humorously asking fans "Vous voyez floot?" (Are you seeing blurred?) to mimic vision problems and prompt football fans to get their eyes checked regularly under the slogan "Bien voir, c'est bien vivre le foot."

Toulouse FC are not the only side involved in the campaign during this 26-27 matchday. Similar blurred flockings and awareness stunts have been rolled out across selected Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 fixtures throughout the weekend, including Lyon versus Nice, Paris FC against Rennes, and Metz facing Sochaux, supplemented by stadium screen takeovers and on-site eye exams.

Toulouse FC midfielder Cristian Cásseres Jr. stepped onto the pitch with a unique shirt detail during the 26-27 Ligue 1 clash against AS Monaco. The Venezuelan international debuted the league's official "Top Passeur" badge on the center chest of his Toulouse jersey, recognizing his position at the top of the league's assist charts.

Originally introduced by the LFP alongside graphic design studio TYRSA, the "P1" badge mirrors the league's "Top Scoreur" badge worn by the leading goalscorer. Rendered in a clean white and gold colorway, the emblem features an intertwined "P" and "1" to represent the primary playmaker. The badge is dynamic and travels between shirts throughout the campaign, transferring to whoever leads the official assists standings.

Cásseres took sole possession of first place after registering four assists across the opening matchdays of the 26-27 season, earning him Toulouse's Player of the Month honors for September. Captaining the side against Monaco, the midfielder will retain the badge on his match kit for as long as he holds onto the league's top assist tally.

ESTAC Troyes and Puma have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 campaign. Following the home strip inspired by the city's timber-framed houses and the away kit celebrating the historic Ruelle des Chats, the new third jersey broadens its perspective to honour the broader natural landscapes of the Aube department.

The shirt draws direct inspiration from the three iconic great lakes of the region: Lac d'Orient, Lac du Temple, and Lac d'Amance. Rendered in a distinctive water-green base, the front features an organic, fluid pattern evoking light ripples and reflections across the surface of the water. Dark green detailing accents the crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, while the Puma cat and Etihad Airways sponsor print stand out in crisp white.

In keeping with club tradition for third kits, the standard crest is replaced on the left chest by a circular emblem featuring the Heart of Troyes, the renowned stainless steel sculpture created by Michèle and Thierry Kayo-Houël. The kit is set to make its competitive on-pitch debut in Ligue 1 against Olympique de Marseille.