Carvajal Takes No. 14 Because of Joselu
Stepping away from the familiar No. 2 shirt he wore at Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, Dani Carvajal has officially taken over the No. 14 jersey at his new club, Getafe.
Explaining the choice, the 34-year-old right-back shared he chose 14 because it's the number his brother-in-law, Joselu, wore at Real Madrid. He hopes it brings him the same luck and success that Joselu achieved at the Bernabéu.
This marks the first time in his club career that the Spanish defender has worn this number, having previously featured with No. 2 and No. 15 for Real Madrid, as well as No. 20 at Bayer Leverkusen.
Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for the graphic and collage.
Sport Recife 26-27 "All Black" Third Kit Released
Sport Recife and technical sponsor Kappa have officially launched the Brazilian club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Dubbed "Terra de Coragem" (Land of Courage), the shirt arrives in a stealthy all-black colorway designed to honor the courage, resistance, and fighting spirit of the people of Pernambuco throughout history.
The new Sport Recife 26-27 third jersey features a blackout, tone-on-tone aesthetic with monochromatic black finishes for both the Kappa Omini logos and the club crest. Across the design, subtle historical references highlight key regional conflicts—including the 1817 Pernambucan Revolution, 1824, and 1848—alongside the years of the club's celebrated national achievements (1968, 1987, 1990, and 2008). The inner collar carries the phrase "A gente vive pra vencer," while a special "Terra de Coragem" seal sits prominently with three stars.
Completing the blackout look, matching black shorts and black socks accompany the jersey. The kit is available through official club retail channels and is slated to debut on pitch at the Ilha do Retiro.
Dortmund Wear Away Kit in Champions League After Nine Years
Borussia Dortmund wore their away kit in the Champions League against Bodø/Glimt, marking their first use of an alternative kit in the competition since facing APOEL Nicosia in the 2017-18 season.
Dortmund’s home and special Champions League kits are both yellow, meaning the club rarely need to switch colours. Villarreal face a similar situation, having worn their away kit against Dortmund twice in recent seasons.
Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for spotting and create the collage.
Asics 2026 Autumn/Winter Jetray & DS Light Boots Pack Released
Asics has officially launched its new 2026 Autumn/Winter football boot collection, uniting the JETRAY and DS LIGHT silos under a cohesive, high-visibility visual identity. Finished in a sharp combination of white and pure silver with vibrant volt highlights, the latest pack introduces a sleek aesthetic across the brand's performance footwear range.
The headline addition is the expansion of the speed-focused JETRAY line, which welcomes the new JETRAY PRO alongside the flagship JETRAY ELITE. Geared toward explosive initial burst and rapid acceleration, the boot pairs Asics' JETFRAME soleplate tooling with a SILKYWRAP upper and microfiber support for an adaptive, locked-in fit. The heritage DS LIGHT roster receives matching seasonal updates, including the premium kangaroo leather DS LIGHT X-FLY 6, the lightweight X-FLY PRO 3, and the fourth-generation ACROS PRO 4 and ACROS 4 designed for sharp cuts and lateral stability.
Rounding out the lineup are the DS LIGHT PRO and PRO WIDE options, which incorporate rearfoot fuzeGEL cushioning to absorb repetitive ground impact during starts and stops. Asics is also offering dedicated HG5mm editions—featuring a 5mm heel raise engineered to reduce strain on the calves and Achilles tendons—as an exclusive through brand channels and Japanese retailer Soccer Shop KAMO. Built to perform across firm ground, artificial turf, and dirt pitches, the full pack is now available.
Kepa Arrizabalaga Trains in Next-Gen Adidas adiPURE Prototype Boots
Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has become the latest player to test the upcoming next-generation Adidas adiPURE football boots. During a recent training session at London Colney, the Spanish shot-stopper took to the pitch in an all-white prototype pair. While initial posts on social media labeled the footwear as a next-gen Copa, the boot is actually part of the highly anticipated comeback of the iconic adiPURE silo. Big thanks to bootsclub.
The prototype highlights the heritage-focused direction of the new silo, evoking strong memories of the classic adiPURE 11pro series. Up close, the boot features a premium quilted, cross-stitched leather forefoot engineered for a soft, natural ball touch, paired with traditional central lacing and an adaptive floating tongue. The testing model also showcases tonal embossed Three Stripes branding and the brand's newly developed Adiframe outsole, engineered to deliver smooth flexibility and balanced stud pressure distribution.
Adidas is retiring the modern Copa line to reinstate adiPURE as its flagship leather touch silo alongside the Predator and F50. Kepa joins several other high-profile athletes trialing the blackout and whiteout prototypes ahead of their launch in early 2027, following sightings on Bayern Munich's Jonathan Tah, Barcelona midfielder Pedri, and Cruz Azul talent Ariel Castro.
Not Leaving Adidas? Declan Rice Trains in Next-Gen Adidas Predator 2026 Prototype Boots
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been spotted testing a whiteout prototype of the next-generation Adidas Predator 2026 football boots during training. The England international, who has long served as one of the primary ambassadors for the Adidas Copa Pure line, took to the pitch in an unreleased all-white boot featuring a laced setup and a low-cut knit tongue design identical to the configuration favored by club teammate Martin Odegaard.
The sighting is particularly intriguing given recent speculation surrounding Rice's boot sponsorship. The midfielder had previously been seen trialing unbranded whiteout models from rival brands, including the Nike Tiempo and Under Armour Magnetico 6, sparking rumors that he might depart the Three Stripes. However, his active role in testing Adidas's upcoming flagship control boot suggests that negotiations are progressing and that he could remain with the brand, potentially transitioning from the Copa to the Predator silo.
The next-generation Adidas Predator 27 is scheduled to launch in December 2026, lor January 2027. The upcoming generation draws heavy visual inspiration from the iconic 2000 Predator Precision, incorporating modern Nanostrike rubber grip elements, a redesigned Powerspine soleplate structure, and an engineered Primeknit upper across laced, laceless, and fold-over tongue variants.
Adidas Trademarks New Three Stripes Logo - To Feature on Next-Gen Predator 27 Boots
Adidas has officially filed trademark applications across the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom for a brand-new Three Stripes logo design. Registered under Class 025 specifically for footwear, the newly surfaced graphic consists of three curved, sweeping stripes that taper into sharp, upturned tips, offering a much more aggressive and fluid look than the German brand's traditional parallel stripes.
Footy Headlines can exclusively reveal that this dynamic Three Stripes variant will be used on the next-generation Adidas Predator 27 football boots. While the Predator line has a rich history of manipulating the Three Stripes to mirror speed and power—from the curving fins of the 2000 Precision to the elongated strikes of modern generations—this registered mark confirms that the 2027 edition will adopt a striking, aerodynamic visual identity.
The initial US application (serial number 50142442) was filed in October 2026 and is currently pending examination. While its primary football purpose is designated for the next-gen Predator 27 boot lineup, the broad footwear registration also leaves the door open for Adidas to incorporate the sleek emblem on select running or lifestyle models down the line.
Carvajal Takes No. 14 Because of Joselu
Stepping away from the familiar No. 2 shirt he wore at Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, Dani Carvajal has officially taken over the No. 14 jersey at his new club, Getafe.
Explaining the choice, the 34-year-old right-back shared he chose 14 because it's the number his brother-in-law, Joselu, wore at Real Madrid. He hopes it brings him the same luck and success that Joselu achieved at the Bernabéu.
This marks the first time in his club career that the Spanish defender has worn this number, having previously featured with No. 2 and No. 15 for Real Madrid, as well as No. 20 at Bayer Leverkusen.
Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for the graphic and collage.
Sport Recife 26-27 "All Black" Third Kit Released
Sport Recife and technical sponsor Kappa have officially launched the Brazilian club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Dubbed "Terra de Coragem" (Land of Courage), the shirt arrives in a stealthy all-black colorway designed to honor the courage, resistance, and fighting spirit of the people of Pernambuco throughout history.
The new Sport Recife 26-27 third jersey features a blackout, tone-on-tone aesthetic with monochromatic black finishes for both the Kappa Omini logos and the club crest. Across the design, subtle historical references highlight key regional conflicts—including the 1817 Pernambucan Revolution, 1824, and 1848—alongside the years of the club's celebrated national achievements (1968, 1987, 1990, and 2008). The inner collar carries the phrase "A gente vive pra vencer," while a special "Terra de Coragem" seal sits prominently with three stars.
Completing the blackout look, matching black shorts and black socks accompany the jersey. The kit is available through official club retail channels and is slated to debut on pitch at the Ilha do Retiro.
Dortmund Wear Away Kit in Champions League After Nine Years
Borussia Dortmund wore their away kit in the Champions League against Bodø/Glimt, marking their first use of an alternative kit in the competition since facing APOEL Nicosia in the 2017-18 season.
Dortmund’s home and special Champions League kits are both yellow, meaning the club rarely need to switch colours. Villarreal face a similar situation, having worn their away kit against Dortmund twice in recent seasons.
Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for spotting and create the collage.