Changing Logos Confirmed? Spotify Want to "Do Creative Things" on Barcelona Kits
The hope that Barcelona's shirts will names or logos of different artists as part of their sponsorship deal with Spotify was dealt a blow when the club didn't feature a single such mock-up during the members assembly to ratify the deal back in April. In a recent interview, however, Spotify CEO Alex Norstrom made comments that indicate it will happen after all.
Spotify CEO Says Not Just Spotfiy Logo Will Be on Barca Kits
The deal between Barcelona and Spotify has been one of the most talked about shirt sponsorships in recent times, with a lot of the buzz centering around the possibility of changing music-related logos appearing on Barca's shirts throughout the season. Talk of this died down after the board were shown mock-up images featuring just the basic Spotify logo on the front of the shirt, but Alex Norstrom has given quite a clear indication that Spotify still have something more interesting in mind.
The mockup-mages shown to the members assembly in April.
In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, he said:
"One of the keys to this agreement is that it wasn't just to put the Spotify logo on the shirt. One of the priorities was to do creative things with everything in the Espai Barça and also on the shirt. We want it to be a platform to promote artists. We have not yet discussed if it will be only on shirts or on training jerseys."
Barcelona's 22-23 home shirt was released recently and featured the Spotify logo on the chest in the launch photos, while it is on sale both with and without a sponsor logo. This could potentially be to allow for a different logo to be printed on at a later stage, and to give fans a choice of which artist they would like on their shirt. Norstrom saying that certain elements have not yet been discussed would back up this theory.
The possibility of QR codes or other interactive initiatives on the shirts has also been touted, but the Spotify CEO's comments seem to imply that different artists will play a key part in the visual aspect of the sponsorship deal.
Probably best to avoid this particular one.
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FIFA ASEAN Cup Features Same Left-Sleeve Badge as the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
The opening match between Laos and Brunei provided a full reveal of the sleeve patch pairing for the inaugural FIFA-organized Southeast Asian tournament.
Moving away from the previously expected navy blue, the official tournament patches feature a clean white base. Most notably, the "Football Unites the World" sleeve patch on the left arm is the exact same design that made a single, exclusive appearance at the recent World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.
Big thanks to @What The Kit for spotting and making the collage.
Adidas River Plate 1996 Long-Sleeve Remake Kit Leaked
We can leak two images of the long-sleeve remake edition of the upcoming Adidas River Plate 1996 remake home kit, offering another look at the faithful recreation of the iconic design worn during River's 1996 Copa Libertadores triumph. The jersey features the club's traditional white base complemented by the famous red diagonal sash and an all-over tonal pattern of club shields and motifs. Authentic 1990s detailing completes the retro aesthetic, including a striped polo collar, a centered Adidas wordmark, the vintage CARP crest on the chest, a stitched sleeve badge, and classic three-stripe bands wrapped around both sleeves.
Grêmio Announce Pitaco as New Front-of-Shirt Sponsor
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense have officially announced Pitaco as their new principal front-of-shirt sponsor. The three-year agreement sees the Brazilian sports platform take over the prime central chest position on the club's New Balance jerseys. This long-awaited deal ends a vacancy of roughly ten months for the Tricolor Gaúcho's main shirt sponsor slot following the early termination of their previous deal with Alfa Bet in late 2025.
Originally established as a fantasy sports company before expanding into regulated sports betting under the international Draftea group, Pitaco will feature across Grêmio's kits through 2029. The partnership is reportedly valued between 40 million and 46 million Brazilian Real per year (around 8 million USD/year) , totaling around 140 million Real across the entire three-year period, placing Grêmio's uniform among the five most valuable commercial shirts in Brazilian football.
The white Pitaco logo and wordmark sit directly across the middle of the iconic blue, black, and white striped kit, joining existing partners such as Banrisul, Coral, and Havan. Grêmio are scheduled to debut the newly branded shirts immediately in upcoming Campeonato Brasileiro matches.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Third Kit Released
Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds and Nike have officially unveiled the team's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Following the release of the primary strips earlier in the summer, the new uniform introduces a striking blackout look for the autumn-spring campaign.
The Nike Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 third shirt is predominantly black and features an embossed tonal lightning pattern running vertically down the body. Inspired by the thunderous cheers and energy of the club's supporters, the geometric graphic creates a subtle light-catching effect. For the first time since 2018, the Nike Swoosh appears in gold, joined by contrasting red ventilation stripes along the sides and clean white sponsor prints across the chest and back.
Completing the strip are matching black shorts and socks detailed with gold branding. Crafted from 100% recycled polyester as part of Nike's Move to Zero sustainability initiative, the Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 third kit goes on sale on September 25, 2026, via the club's official online store.
Persib Bandung 26-27 Shopee Cup Kits Released
Indonesian side Persib Bandung and Spanish manufacturer Kelme have officially released their new dedicated kit set for the 26-27 ASEAN Club Championship Shopee Cup. Following custom wardrobe lineups launched for both the domestic campaign and the AFC Champions League Two, Persib maintains a distinct look for each competition they contest this season.
The Persib 26-27 Shopee Cup home jersey is dressed in the club's customary royal blue, elevated by a tonal graphic pattern themed "Resonansi Kesetiaan" (Resonance of Loyalty), representing sound waves and echoing the roaring passion of the supporters. The away shirt opts for an eye-catching blue and white checkerboard pattern layered over subtle graphic textures. Both jerseys feature clean white accents on the collar and cuffs, accompanied by the Kelme logo and front sponsor NexAI.
Two goalkeeper jerseys—one in textured black and another in light ice blue—complete the collection. The Persib Bandung 26-27 Shopee Cup kits are released in both authentic Player Issue and Supporter Edition versions.
Adidas Argentina Messi 2026 'Farewell' Kit Leaked - 4 New Images
Footy Headlines can leak 4 new images of the special Adidas Argentina Messi 'Farewell' shirt, which will be released soon.
The kit features a unique central white stripe flanked by sky blue sides, a sunburst graphic, Messi’s 'M' logo in metallic gold, and a special gold Sun of May graphic housing his number 10 on the upper back.