I love a good football kit just as much as anyone. Even the wacky ones, like SCR Peña Deportivo’s special Ibiza DJ kit. But in terms of which kit is, well, different, then this one might just take the cake. Meet the FC Rostov carpet kit.
You are probably thinking why on earth would they want to design something that is reminiscent of a rug in an old person’s home, but it turns out there is a meaning to it.
When it comes to brands, adidas is the king of the of the soccer world. Nike, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar under its belt, gives the German giant a run for its money, but there’s no doubt the official partner of FIFA is the biggest brand, especially when you look at what soccer players are sponsored by adidas.
While Barcelona will return to classic thin Blaugrana stripes on its home shirt this season, the club’s away jerseys and rumored third kits are much more bold.
The away is confirmed, and it’s “volt” (a sort of light green/yellow) with a bit of blue and red on the cuffs. However, it’s the third shirt that’s got tongues wagging across the planet.
SCR Peña Deportivo has officially won the battle for the best kit in all of soccer. It might simply be the best soccer kit ever.
For those who grew up watching the Champions League in the early 2000s, the extended absence of 2009-10 champions Inter Milan has certainly been felt. Between 2002 and 2012 there was a 10-season period in which Inter always had a seat at club football’s most prestigious banquet, but the 2018-19 campaign will mark Inter's first appearance in seven years.
It’s almost time for the new Premier League season to kick off. We’ve had the World Cup to fill most of the offseason, but now it’s that boring part of the summer when clubs play friendlies against considerably weaker teams. Everton won a friendly 22-0, so that’s all you really need to know about preseason.
Napoli’s biggest worry, at the moment, is president Aurelio De Laurentiis’s claim that manager Maurizio Sarri is attempting to take all of his former players with him to Chelsea. Jorginho has absconded for $67 million, but the rest of the squad appears to be staying in Naples.
The 2018 Tournament of Nations is set to get under way on July 26. The competition consists of a series of friendly games between four of the world’s top women’s national teams. Like last summer, this year’s edition will feature the national teams of Australia (ranked 8th by FIFA), Brazil (7th), Japan (6th) and the hosts, the United States (1st).
Yesterday, USWNT coach Jill Ellis released her preliminary list of 25 players for the tournament.
With the major leagues around a month away from kicking off, the kit releases have been dropping thick and fast. Whether it be a wacky design or a more classy, traditional-looking jersey, the kit release is always something fans look forward to in the offseason.
Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are five of the best soccer kits that have been released.
Don’t agree with our selection? Let us know who you think should have made the cut.
All the kits have been released, all the new cleats have been dropped and even some board shorts for a few of the countries competing were released.
So, if you’ve missed anything at all, do not fear, because we have it all in this handy World Cup gear guide just for you.