Minimal Update: Champions League 24-25 Kit Sleeve Badge Released
May 31, 2024, by Chris
- 24-25 Champions League Badge: The 2024-2025 Champions League sleeve badge features a minimalist update, adding a black border to enhance contrast and visibility.
- Badge of Honor: UEFA will keep the number of honor on the 2024-2025 Champions League star ball badge, which is only given to teams with more than 5 titles or three in a row, and it is not yet known if the design will be updated.
- Visual Identity: While the Champions League logo remains the same, UEFA will likely update its visual identity for the 2024-2027 cycle, and the current sleeve badge will be in use until at least 2027.
Update: Ahead of the 23-24 Champions League final, we imagined how next season's star ball badge would look for Real Madrid if they win its 15th Champions League title. BVB won't get a number if the club wins the Champions League - the badge of honor is only given to teams with more than 5 titles (or three in a row).
Update: UEFA will keep the number of honor for the 2024-2025 Champions League star ball badge. This can be seen on official images of four different 24-25 Champions League Star Ball badges, already available via specialist Malaysian football store Protech Kit Zone.
For the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League season, we will see a slightly updated star ball patch. Big thanks to @ArsenalShirt and @Kloppenheimer.
New Champions League Badge for 2024-25 Season: A Minimalist Update
The UEFA Champions League 24-25 sleeve badge is the same as before, just with a black border. This minimalist update enhances the contrast and visibility of the patch, making it stand out even more on players' jerseys.
The Champions League sleeve badge is probably the most iconic badge in world football. It features stars arranged in a circular pattern, representing the unity and competitive spirit of the Champions League.
It remains to be seen if UEFA will also update the Badge of Honor worn by teams that won several Champions League titles, like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Ajax. We hope that UEFA will ditch it, as the number over the star ball destroys the clean look.
The badge will be at least used from 2014 until 2027, probably
Silver Champions League Champions Badge - Concept
We would also hope for a special silver badge for the reigning champions.
UEFA Champions League Sleeve Badge History
2021-2024 Champions League Sleeve Badge System
UEFA will probably also update the visual identity of the Champions League for the new three-year cycle (2024-2027), at least slightly. The Champions League logo remains the same, unlike those of the UEFA Europa League and Conference League.
Do you like the little update made by UEFA to the Champions League badge? Let us know in the comments below.
FC Barcelona 27-28 Home Kit Leaked - 2 Real Images
Footy Headlines can leak two real images of the new Barcelona 27-28 home kit. However, these still appear to be products created based on a previous concept. They have an accuracy of about 80% and will differ slightly from the final version.
Deportivo Cali 1965 First Title Commemorative Kits Released
Colombian club Deportivo Cali and their technical sponsor Hillside have launched a special-edition capsule celebrating the club's historic first league championship won in 1965. The release consists of two retro-inspired jerseys — one in green and another in white — that pay tribute to the monumental title won over six decades ago.
Both shirts embrace a classic mid-60s aesthetic, anchored by an open polo-style collar. The green shirt features a contrasting white collar and cuffs, complemented by a tonal sublimated pattern of stripes, pennants, and historic club insignia across the fabric. In turn, the white version offers a clean, elegant look highlighted by rich emerald green trim. On the collar ribbing, knit detailing spells out "19 CAMPEÓN 65" in tribute to the landmark campaign.
Each jersey is adorned with a vintage Deportivo Cali crest topped by a single embroidered golden star representing that maiden triumph. Additional commemorative touches include a retro script Hillside graphic at the lower back and a stitched authentic crest patch near the hem displaying "Cali - Un Amor para toda la Vida 1912". The limited-edition pieces are delivered in custom collector's packaging alongside a certificate of authenticity.
BG Pathum United 26-27 20th Anniversary Kit Released
Thai League side BG Pathum United have officially released a special 20th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Nike and launched under the club's "Side by Side" campaign, the commemorative shirt celebrates two decades since the team was originally founded in 2006 as Bangkok Glass FC, reviving the historic green color from the club's early years.
The Nike BGPU 26-27 20th anniversary shirt combines a vibrant green base with contrasting black accents on the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, flanked by white side panels. It features clean monochrome white applications throughout, including the club crest, the Nike Swoosh, and the front sponsor. Two variations of the jersey are available: the domestic Thai League version featuring Leo branding on the chest, and an AFC Champions League Two version with Singha Corporation and a Thai flag detail on the sleeve.
White shorts and white socks complete the throwback look. The BG Pathum United 26-27 20th anniversary kit is now on sale through the club's official online shop and at the BGPU Mega Store, priced at 999 THB for the standalone jersey. The club has also made a limited "Side by Side" collector's boxset available for 2,000 THB, containing two shirts, two commemorative scarves, and a sticker sheet.
