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Bayern Munich and adidas have unveiled the club’s annual Oktoberfest kit – and this year’s edition might be the most authentic nod to Bavarian tradition yet.

The release celebrates the 190th edition of the modern Oktoberfest beer festival, which began in 1810 with the royal wedding of Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.

Fittingly, the 2025 kit blends football heritage with Alpine craftsmanship.

Built on a light beige base, the shirt draws inspiration from traditional Tracht garments worn during the festival, accented with deep green tones that echo the colours of Bavarian attire. Embossed Lederhosen-inspired textures and jacquard detailing elevate the design, pushing the Oktoberfest aesthetic to its fullest expression.

Finishing touches include a reimagined club crest in Bavarian-style lettering and the return of the adidas Trefoil logo, reinforcing the retro-meets-traditional feel.

The kit is completed with black shorts and socks featuring green trims, while a wider collection adds a cap, training top, button-down tracksuit jacket, and matching pants, all styled in grey with subtle green accents.

Bayern will debut the kit in their home clash against Werder Bremen on September 26.

As always, the Oktoberfest drop comes in limited supply, but this year’s highlight is a special collector’s edition box containing the full kit (jersey, shorts, socks). Fittingly, only 1,900 boxes are available worldwide.

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Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has donated £10,000 to a fundraising campaign for 13-year-old Lexi, a brave girl from Wrexham, who is fighting a rare and aggressive form of heart cancer.

Lexi Collins was diagnosed with the disease in June and has already undergone two open-heart surgeries, had a pacemaker fitted, and is currently receiving intensive chemotherapy.

Despite the challenges, Lexi’s dream is to visit New York City this Christmas – a wish that is now closer to becoming a reality thanks to the support from the community.

The initial fundraiser was set up by Lexi’s family and supported by Wrexham Police FC, who launched their own GoFundMe page to help fund her dream trip. With Reynolds’ generous £10,000 donation, the original target of £20,000 has now been reached.

Wrexham Police FC shared the exciting news, saying: “A huge thank you to our friend @VancityReynolds for once again showing his incredible generosity. Because of his support, Lexi will be heading to New York when she’s feeling well enough. Not all heroes wear capes, this one wears a red and black suit.”

A huge thank you to our friend @VancityReynolds for once again showing his incredible generosity. Because of his support, Lexi will be heading to New York when she’s feeling well enough. Not all heroes wear capes, this one wears a red and black suit ????? Thank you! ?… pic.twitter.com/xM271XJBGf

— Wrexham Police FC (@wrexhampolicefc) September 14, 2025

In addition to Reynolds’ contribution, there is also a separate GoFundMe page set up by Lexi’s family to cover costs for potential overseas treatment, travel, and the substantial medical expenses associated with her fight against cancer.

The largest donation on this page is £5,000 from Ethan Payne, known as Behzinga, a YouTube star and member of the Sidemen.

Although unconfirmed, this generous donation is believed to have come from Payne, who had previously shared links to Lexi’s fundraiser on his social media accounts.

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Borussia Dortmund have unveiled – and swiftly debuted – their bold new away kit for the 2025/26 season.

The shirt arrives in a striking mix of white, black, and high-voltage neon yellow. A clean white base is lit up with bold black sleeves and vibrant yellow accents, designed as a true reflection of the electric energy that encapsulates the Westfalenstadion.

Behind the bold design sits cutting-edge performance. The Authentic version uses PUMA’s featherlight ULTRAWEAVE material, built to minimise weight and resistance, while the Replica edition mirrors the same striking aesthetic in a fan-friendly fit. Both come with dryCELL moisture-control tech to keep wearers cool under pressure.

Marco Mueller, PUMA’s Senior Director of Product Line Management Performance Apparel, explained: “Designing the Away kit is always an opportunity to express BVB’s energy in a different way. The white, black, and high-voltage yellow combination is unapologetically bold and impossible to miss – a perfect reflection of the Club’s fearless character on the road.”

Dortmund unveiled the kit just a day before wearing it for the first time in the Bundesliga at the Voith-Arena, where they beat Heidenheim 2-0 thanks to goals from Serhou Guirassy – his fifth of the campaign already – and Maximilian Beier.

The new Borussia Dortmund 2025/26 away kit is available now via the club and PUMA’s official online stores, as well as select global retailers.

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Wayne Rooney has shared an emotional tribute to his friend and boxing legend Ricky Hatton following the tragic news of his death at just 46 years old.

Hatton, a former world champion boxer, was found dead at his Manchester home on September 14.

While the cause of death has not been revealed, police have confirmed that it is not being treated as suspicious.

Rooney, 39, had a close friendship with Hatton, having famously carried his belts into the ring ahead of Hatton’s victory over Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas in 2007. Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, he reflected on the devastating loss.

“Ricky was such a good lad and a good person,” said Rooney. “He captured the nation’s heart. The support he had was incredible, and people followed him everywhere.”

Rooney also expressed his condolences to Hatton’s family and friends, saying: “I want to pay my condolences to his family and everyone who was really close to him. It’s way too soon.”

The former Manchester United and England striker shared that he received the news of Hatton’s death shortly after playing in a legends exhibition match for Manchester United in South Korea.

“It hasn’t fully kicked in yet,” Rooney added. “It’s devastating. Heartbreaking.”

“Just devastating.”

Wayne Rooney pays tribute to his friend Ricky Hatton. pic.twitter.com/BzrKHDF7Bj

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 14, 2025

Rooney wasn’t the only footballer to pay tribute to Hatton, who during his glittering career in the ring held world titles in two weight classes – light-welterweight and welterweight.

Jack Grealish, sharing his condolences on Instagram, described the boxing legend as a “true legend” and “absolute diamond” every time they met.

“Such sad news man,” Grealish wrote. “My thoughts go out to his family and friends. RIP Hitman.”

Roy Keane, Micah Richards, and countless others from the football world also expressed their sorrow, as did Tyson Fury from the boxing community. The heavyweight champion shared his grief on Instagram, saying, “Rip to the legend @rickyhatton may he rip. There will only ever be 1 Ricky Hatton. Can’t believe this, so young.”

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Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori has revealed an unexpected footballing idol – and it’s not who many would have guessed.

In a recent exclusive interview with VERSUS, the Italy international spoke candidly about everything from his role as an ambassador for adidas’ underwear line, to who he thinks has the best hair at Arsenal (Noni Madueke, for the record).

But it was his footballing idol that really caught attention.

While most would assume he looked up to legendary Italian defenders like Paolo Maldini or Alessandro Nesta, Calafiori revealed his inspiration came from a more surprising source: Aleksandar Kolarov, the former Manchester City and AS Roma full-back.

“When I was younger at Roma, I was lucky to train with the first team,” Calafiori explained. “I got to learn directly from Aleksandar Kolarov, who played my position. He was someone I could watch every day – his technique, his mentality – and he gave me advice and small details I still keep with me today.”

Although Kolarov was his main influence, Calafiori did mention the classic icons of Italian defending. “Of course, defenders like Maldini, Nesta, Chiellini… those players are icons for me,” he added.

Elsewhere in the interview, the 23-year-old spoke about life at Arsenal since his £42m summer move from Bologna last summer.

“It’s special,” he said. “Everyone’s a good guy, we’re friends, and I feel really comfortable here. Last season wasn’t easy, but I came back this summer with a fire inside me. I couldn’t wait to start again. Playing in the Premier League is the dream for so many players, so now I just want to enjoy it and show what I can do consistently.”

Kolarov was a pillar of consistency at Manchester City, helping the club win two Premier League titles. Now, Calafiori will undoubtedly be hoping to replicate his idol’s success at Arsenal.

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