Honoring Icardi & Cruyff - 3 Unique Nike Brothers of the World Kits Released
Apr 21, 2018, by Chris
Nike has created a unique collection of football kits as part of their Brothers of the World project to celebrate 40 years of Nike football shirt culture. Nike's jersey workshop for Milan Design Week was opened by Inter captain Mauro Icardi and Milanese trap star Sfera Ebbasta.
The special Nike jersey collection embraces the attitude of the founders of F.C. Internazionale - a team created by immigrants and misfits, united by their vision, their colours and their jersey. 110 years ago, the team was founded with these words: "This wonderful night bestows us with the colours of our crest: black and azure against a gilded backdrop of stars. It shall be called International, because we are brothers of the world."
2018 Nike Mauro Icardi Limited Edition Football Jersey
The Mauro Icardi Nike shirt is all about the player they call Maurito. The irreverent double Swoosh on the front of the shirt represents the reckless determination of this lethal striker. His record as a prolific attacker inspired the target symbol dominating the centre of the shirt. As a tribute to his beloved homeland, the outline of Argentina features down the side of the shirt, and the national flag is reinterpreted with a yellow sun on a blue background.
2018 Nike Sfera Ebbasta Limited Edition Football Jersey
This shirt celebrates Milan's own Sfera. With a colour scheme inspired by the cover of his latest album, Rockstar, Sfera's kit blends music and football. Referencing the lyrics to his biggest hit to date, the crest features a reinterpretation of Milan's iconic serpent, sitting atop a hypnotic spiral, symbolising how he alters the mind state of his listeners. To celebrate his label, the initials of Billion Headz Money Gang are emblazoned across the chest with a bright pop of colour. On the back, the same bright colours feature in the number, 18, a nod to the year Sfera has reached his biggest achievements - so far.
2018 Nike Slam Jam Limited Edition Football Jersey
This shirt's number 14 pays homage to the Dutch legend Johan Cruyff. He chose to wear the number, despite it normally being reserved for substitutes at the time. While the inspiration is Dutch, the shirt's colours come from Slam Jam: black, white and red.
Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' Releasing Next Week
Nike is set to officially bring back one of its most famous crossover designs, the Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial", releasing on September 19, 2026. First introduced in 2013 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant's lifelong passion for football, the sneaker drew direct inspiration from the vibrant 2013 Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Thirteen years after its original debut, the model returns under the modernized Protro banner, uniting basketball performance with iconic football heritage. Big thanks to House of Heat.
The shoe faithfully recreates the beloved colorway, featuring a bold gradient across the engineered mesh upper in Red Plum, Pink Flash, and Electric Green. Signature football details define the look, including the oversized forefoot Swoosh that mimics Mercurial boot branding, massive block-letter "NIKE" lettering across the medial flank, and a translucent neon green outsole. Modern Protro upgrades have been implemented beneath the surface to provide improved cushioning and traction.
SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 Third Kit Released
Norwegian Toppserien side SK Brann Kvinner have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Nike in collaboration with Unisport. The team debuted the vibrant new design during their away fixture against Lyn in Oslo.
The Nike SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 third shirt features a purple base paired with a large, dark rhododendron flower graphic printed across the front. The design honors Bergen's reputation as Norway's "Rhododendron City," known for the vibrant bushes that flourish in gardens and parks across the city. All branding, including the Nike Swoosh, monochrome Brann crest, and sponsor logos, is applied in a contrasting bright pink.
On the back, the jersey includes the inscription "For Bergen" in gothic lettering just below the collar, symbolizing the pride of representing the city on away trips. The new third uniform completes Brann Kvinner's 26-27 wardrobe alongside their traditional red home and dark away kits.
Special Club América 26-27 Kit Font Released
Club América has unveiled a special commemorative kit font for the 26-27 season, celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the club's marquee Clásico matches throughout September. The bespoke nameset replaces the regular squad typography on the back of Las Águilas' primary yellow home shirt, adopting the iconic green, white, and red of the Mexican flag.
The custom numbers feature a deep green base detailed with thin white vertical pinstripes. Embedded along the vertical lines are historic commemorative inscriptions, including the club name, the date "16 - 09 - 1810" marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence, and "INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO". The player names above are rendered in vibrant red with a clean white outline.
To complete the patriotic design, each numeral incorporates a geometric red and cream 3D shadow effect, alongside Club América's crest placed at the base of every digit. The special typography delivers a unique cultural tribute, adding extra identity to the squad's jerseys during one of the most important periods of the Mexican football calendar.
