Nike Does Not Want This - Nike Players Still Wear Discontinued Magista Boots
Around six weeks ago, Nike launched the all-new Nike Phantom VSN football boot. Replacing the Nike Magista soccer cleat that was introduced in 2014, it was expected that we would not see the Nike Magista on the pitch often in the 2018-2019 season. However, the 2018-19 season has already kicked off, and there are plenty of players still wearing the Nike Magista soccer cleats.
It seems like that the biggest problem is that the Nike Phantom Vision (only available as knitted mid-collar boot) is totally different to the synthetic Nike Magista Opus, making it hard for player to Magista Opus II players to swtich to them. In fact, Nike created a custom low-cut Nike Phantom VSN football boot for Busquets (spotted in training), who is nevertheless still rocking the Nike Magista Opus in training.
Many of those player featured in this article have been already spotted wearing the Nike Phantom Vision soccer cleat or another Nike silo than the Magista in training (Bonucci - Hypervenom, Eric Dier - Phantom VSN) . However, all of these players have worn the Nike Magista Opus / Obra in their last official match this season.
Andres Iniesta
Sergio Busquets
Christian Erikesen
Eric Dier
Danny Rose
Joshua Kimmich
Leonardo Bunucci
James Milner
Thibaut Courtois
Have we missed any important players who are still wearing the Nike Magista? Comment below.
Puma Kits Keep Ripping at the 2026 World Cup
Puma is facing significant criticism at the 2026 World Cup as multiple national team jerseys have easily ripped during matches.
Incidents involving players from Czechia, Morocco, Egypt, and Paraguay have highlighted an ongoing durability issue with the brand's latest kits - every torn shirt in the tournament so far belongs to a Puma-sponsored team.
The Puma 2026 World Cup kits incorporate the latest version of PUMA's ULTRAWEAVE “Thermoadapt” technology, which obviously is not tear-resistant enough.
The recurring wardrobe malfunctions have resulted in terrible PR for the German sportswear manufacturer and even prompted the viral resurgence of Xherdan Shaqiri's infamous quote from Euro 2016, where he joked that he hopes Puma does not produce condoms.
Trabzonspor 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Fourth Kits Released
Trabzonspor and Joma have officially released the club's new 2026-27 kit collection. The set features four distinct designs, unveiled by the Turkish club under the campaign slogan "En güzel formalar #BizdeVar".
The Joma Trabzonspor 2026-27 home kit features the thickest stripes seen during the brand's partnership with the club, presenting the classic claret and blue colors in a bold layout. The collection is completed by a solid blue away kit, a maroon third kit, and a black alternative fourth kit, offering a wide variety of options for the upcoming campaign.
Manchester City 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - Long-Sleeve Version
Footy Headlines can now leak 4 new pictures of the Puma Manchester City 26-27 third kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The kit was created using Puma's AI Creator tool in late 2024, with almost 180,000 kits designed by City supporters, and the final design was chosen from 10 finalists.
Unique Svolme Delsalma-4 LE Boots Spotted at 2026 World Cup
During the 2026 World Cup, an extremely rare pair of football boots was spotted on the feet of Japanese player Junnosuke Suzuki in Monterrey, Mexico. The boots in question are the Svolme Delsalma-4 LE, a limited-edition release from the Japanese sports brand Svolme. Suzuki's pair is one of only 1,248 produced globally, making it a highly exclusive model on the international stage. Thanks to @abcdefutbol.
The Svolme Delsalma-4 LE is designed as a touch-focused boot, featuring a premium kangaroo leather upper that provides a soft and natural feel on the ball. The brand, which is well-known in Japan but rarely seen in major global competitions, released this limited run to coincide with the tournament in North America. Suzuki’s choice to wear the Delsalma-4 LE highlights a unique piece of Japanese football equipment during the biggest international competition.
