FC Lorient releases collector’s edition kit inspired by supporters’ tattoos; Real Betis releases new kit for Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup; Villarreal marks 100th anniversary with new jersey
Category: European
New Year, New Crest for Italian National Football Teams
New crest follows in footsteps of new institutional logo for FIGC unveiled in October; federation also unveils new “sound identity” for national teams
Italy’s Serie A Introduces New Kit Rules Coming Into Effect in 2024-25
Rules state clubs can only have one striped kit per season, must have one dark and one light kit between home and away, and must have one monochrome option
Newborns in San Marino Gifted National Team Kits Under New Program
Each baby born in tiny European country until end of 2023 will be given an infant-sized home kit along with a small parchment
Nottingham Forest to Sport UNHCR Logo on Shirts for Remainder of 2022-23 Season
UNHCR logo will be worn by both men’s and women’s teams “as a sign of solidarity for families who have been forced to flee their homes and communities”
La Liga, Serie A Launch 2022-23 Winter Balls
Both leagues use Puma Orbita models for their match balls, with distinct colorways for each
Napoli Breaks Out Christmas Kits for Friendly — Plus Other Recent Kit Launches from Around Europe
Other clubs unveiling kits include: RC Lens, ACF Fiorentina, VfL Bochum, Toulouse FC and US Salernitana 1919
Roundel Beats Out Gas Lamp in Aston Villa Crest Vote
77% of season ticket holders and club members voted for roundel crest, while only 23% voted for shield inspired by gas lamp in club’s founding story
Manchester City Women Shelve White Shorts Due to Period Concerns; Other Clubs Considering Change
Change at Manchester City was due to start next season but was moved forward; concerns also expressed by England national team players at Euro 2022 over the summer
Aston Villa Narrows New Crest Options Down to Two; Fan Votes to Determine Winner
New crest options are a result of extensive consultation with fans, who expressed strong support for keeping lion and spelling out “ASTON VILLA” in full
Mitre Brings Back Classic Look for 2022-23 FA Cup Match Ball
Chevrons on ball capture “the essence of some of Mitre’s most celebrated and recognisable footballs from the last 30 years”
Arsenal Wear Mix-and-Match Kits in Europa League Clash Against PSV Eindhoven
Premier League side’s home shorts and away shorts were both too close to opponents PSV Eindhoven’s usual home kit; Adidas supplies white shorts at the last minute to avoid clash