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FC Koln have kicked off their Bundesliga campaign in perfect style, winning both of their opening games, the latest being a dominant 4-1 victory over Freiburg. But while the results have been impressive, it’s manager Lukas Kwasniok who has been grabbing the spotlight.

Instead of the usual suit or tracksuit, the Polish coach has turned heads by donning Koln’s own match shirts on the sidelines.

He wore the away kit on the opening weekend against Mainz, before switching to the third kit for the Freiburg clash.

Explaining the decision, Kwasniok said he wanted to show his dedication to the club.

“I saw the jersey presentation at a sponsor event and got goosebumps. And the same with the black jersey. Then the decision was clear for me: if I’m allowed to do it, I will,” he said in a post-match interview atfer Koln’s opening day win over Mainz. “I want to commit to this club, and I do, and I also wear this jersey with pride.”

With a grin, he also admitted there was a personal reason behind the choice: “I thought that the combination of black and white-red makes you look a bit slimmer. From what I saw on TV after the game, that didn’t really work out so well.”

Koln now sit third in the Bundesliga behind only Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt. And with momentum on their side, it’s unlikely anyone will mind if their manager keeps rocking the club colours every weekend.

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Lamine Yamal’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary.

At just 18, he’s already a domestic treble winner with Barcelona, a European Championship winner with Spain, one of the most exciting forwards in world football, and a frontrunner for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Now, he’s added another accolade usually reserved for far more established players – his own signature logo with adidas.

The design pays homage to his roots in Rocafonda’s Zone 304. It fuses the initials ‘LY’ with 304, the final digits of his neighbourhood’s postal code in Mataró (08304), where Yamal grew up. The result is a bold, square-styled mark that blends personal identity with street culture.

Yamal and adidas unveiled the logo in a playful Instagram video, which shows the Barca and Spain star sketching designs in a studio before launching the finished version on a paper plane through a stylised Catalan suburb.

While adidas have yet to confirm exactly where the logo will appear, it’s only a matter of time before it graces boots, training gear and apparel – another symbol of how quickly Yamal is cementing himself as one of football’s generational icons.

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Umbro have unveiled two new boots to headline their ‘Out of Line’ campaign – a movement designed to celebrate players who play for the love of the game, not the cameras.

Leading the pack is the all-new Velocita Decima, marking ten years of the Velocita series. Dressed in a subtle White/Black/Pink Glo colourway, it’s a boot that doesn’t shout, but is built to let the football do the talking.

The boot features a thin, lightweight, breathable woven textile upper that brings the foot closer to the ball for a more responsive feel. TPU yarns add a grippy texture across the upper for enhanced touch, while open facing construction allows for greater adjustability and a more personalised fit.

Alongside it arrives the Tocco V, built for control and designed for the pass-master.

Finished in black with subtle white and pink detailing, it uses Optima leather with added grip technology for a cleaner first touch, while new Abrasafe tech improves durability. A stitchless vamp, water-resistant finish and flexible emboss grooves ensure comfort, while a knitted tongue and soft microfibre rear-quarter provide a locked-in fit from heel to toe.

With two very different styles – one for speed, one for control – Umbro’s ‘Out of Line’ campaign draws a line between flashy football and the purist’s game.

Both boot’s are available to purchase now through Umbro’s official online store and through select global retailers.

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Arsenal are set to bring back their classic 1992-94 home shirt as part of an upcoming retro collection from adidas, which also includes a special edition of the adidas Gazelle.

Footy Headlines state the drop is scheduled for October 2025.

The shirt itself is a faithful reproduction of the original design, featuring the signature red base with faint striping, white sleeves, the JVC sponsor and a centralised club crest. It was in this kit that the Gunners lifted both the FA Cup in 1993 and the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994, etching it into club folklore.

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The wider capsule includes a t-shirt, jacket and pants, all of which are hallmarked by Arsenal’s club crest from the time.

The standout item, however, outside of the match shirt is the limited-edition Gazelle. The shoes arrive in white with navy and red detailing, directly inspired by the ’92-94 kit, and finished with the vintage Arsenal crest on the heel.

Between the jersey, the apparel and the footwear, this collection blends terrace nostalgia with streetwear appeal – a drop worthy of two of Arsenal’s most famous triumphs.

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Sportswear giants adidas have linked up with Manchester-born streetwear brand Drama Call to deliver a nostalgic Manchester United collection inspired by the club’s 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup triumph.

The centrepiece of the drop is a reimagined version of the ’91 final shirt – a design forever etched into United history.

This updated take arrives in a long-sleeved white base with red Three Stripes, the adidas Trefoil, and the club crest, while Drama Call apply their own twist through a stylised star logo. It features on the sleeve in place of a competition badge, on the collars and cuffs, and as a faint oversized motif across the front.

Beyond the shirt, the collection expands into lifestyle territory. Half-zip tracksuits, hoodies, tees, caps and even a football all carry the same mix of adidas heritage, United identity and Drama Call’s bold graphics.

The fusion of club tradition with streetwear sensibility creates a capsule that feels equally at home on the terraces and the high street.

United players themselves showed off the new gear as they arrived at Old Trafford before their 3-2 win over Burnley, giving the collection its first public run-out.

And while it was Mark Hughes who proved the hero in the 1991 final against Barcelona with both goals in a 2-1 victory, it was Bruno Fernandes who stepped up against Burnley – tucking away an injury-time penalty to secure another dramatic United win.

Whether in Europe more than three decades ago or in the Premier League today, the shirt seems to carry a touch of luck. Maybe United ought to start wearing it more often.

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