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West Ham United Women have broken new ground by becoming the first team in English football to feature a period-proof underwear partner on their official kit.

In a landmark move for the women’s game, the club has partnered with Modibodi – a leading period underwear brand – whose logo will appear on the back of the Hammers’ shorts throughout the 2025/26 season. It’s the first deal of its kind in the Women’s Super League and marks another major step in challenging the stigma around menstruation in sport.

West Ham were one of the first clubs to switch from traditional white shorts to more period-friendly colours – and this new partnership builds on that mission to foster inclusion and body confidence among young athletes.

Modibodi’s goal is to support the one in two girls who avoid sport during their period, giving them the confidence to stay in the game. As part of the collaboration, a limited-edition co-branded collection will launch later this season, blending West Ham’s iconic claret and blue with Modibodi’s pioneering leak-proof tech – all designed with player input.

Speaking on the partnership, Rebecca Rowley, West Ham’s Head of Partnerships, said: “From the initial conversations with Modibodi, we have been truly inspired by their commitment to creating positive change and removing restraints that have long held back women and girls in sport.”

Modibodi Executive Director, Kerry Cusack, commented: “Partnering with West Ham United women’s team allows us to stand together and say: your body is not a barrier. Together, we’re inspiring a future where every girl can play with confidence, courage and pride – every single day of the month.”

This partnership isn’t just symbolic – it’s practical, visible progress. By putting period-proof tech directly on the kit, West Ham and Modibodi are helping to dismantle the barriers that have long limited participation for women and girls in sport.

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Borussia Dortmund are back with a bang for 2025/26, unveiling a striking new home shirt that turns tradition up a notch while embracing bold new visuals.

Drenched in their iconic yellow, the latest design doesn’t just nod to the past – it charges into the future. The jersey features a dynamic black brushstroke graphic slashing across the chest and shoulders, fusing urban edge with Dortmund’s electrifying energy.

The effect is raw, loud, and unmistakably BVB – much like the legendary Yellow Wall it represents.

Built using PUMA’s sustainable RE:FIBRE technology, the kit is made from recycled polyester and continues the club’s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. On the back of the neck sits the message “Borussia verbindet” (“Borussia unites”) – a subtle but powerful reminder of what the club is all about.

For the first time, Vodafone also makes its debut on a Dortmund home shirt, with the logo rendered in sleek black to perfectly match the club’s two-tone palette.

Released with the tagline “The loudest colours in football,” Dortmund are putting their fans front and centre once again – visually and vocally.

Centre-back Niklas Süle, winger Karim Adeyemi and star striker Serhou Guirassy were among the players featured in Dortmund’s launch campaign – all players who will hope to fire the club back into Bundesliga title contention in the coming season.

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It looks like the next generation of Rooney is already making moves.

Kai Rooney, the 15-year-old son of Manchester United legend Wayne, has received a surprise call-up to the club’s Under-19 squad – a jump of three age groups – after lighting up the pitch at the SuperCup NI (formerly known as the Milk Cup).

The young forward was a standout for United’s Under-16s in Northern Ireland, notching both goals and assists as the Reds powered through the group stages unbeaten, only to fall 1-0 to Southampton in the final at Coleraine Showgrounds.

Now, off the back of that breakout performance, Kai’s been drafted into United’s U-19 squad for the prestigious Mladen Ramljak Tournament in Croatia – a competition that’s previously featured the likes of Luka Modri? and Eduardo Camavinga.

The teenager seems to be enjoying the moment too, sharing a snap on Instagram of his hotel setup, complete with a pool and a view, cheekily captioned: “19s tournament soon.”

United’s young guns have landed in Group A, where they’ll face academy giants Juventus, Rapid Bucure?ti and Dinamo Zagreb.

Of course, Kai still has a long road ahead if he’s to match his dad’s legacy – Wayne remains United’s all-time top scorer with 253 goals – but if this latest step is anything to go by, the kid’s got the pedigree… and the platform to succeed.

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Jude Bellingham has shown off the sizeable scar from the shoulder surgery he underwent earlier this summer while enjoying a well-earned break in Jamaica.

The Real Madrid star and England international went under the knife in July at London’s Fortius Clinic to address a long-running shoulder issue that had plagued him since late 2023. Throughout much of last season, Bellingham played through the discomfort, often wearing a discreet brace beneath his shirt.

Now on the mend, the 22-year-old has been spotted soaking up the sun in Jamaica, where he posed for photos with fans.

In several of the pictures, Bellingham was wearing a vest that revealed a long, visible scar stretching from under his armpit to his collarbone – a clear reminder of the operation’s intensity.

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Shortly after the procedure, Bellingham shared a post-surgery photo on Instagram along with a heartfelt message of thanks.

“Thank you to Andrew Wallace & Susan Alexander, their team and everyone at Fortius Clinic for the surgery and hospitality,” he wrote. “To Ivan Ortega and Dr Leyes for travelling to support. And finally, to everyone else for all the well wishes and messages of love. The process to come back has already started, see you soon.”

Reports suggest Bellingham will miss around 12 weeks of action, with a return to the pitch expected in October.

After Real Madrid suffered their first trophyless season in four years, fans – and the club – will be counting down the days until their 2023/24 La Liga Player of the Year is back pulling the strings in midfield.

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Flamengo have dropped their 2025/26 third kit – and it’s a showstopper.

Designed in collaboration with adidas Originals for the very first time, the shirt blends classic streetwear flair with deep club heritage in a look that’s both sleek and steeped in history. The new look draws heavily from the club’s roots, with details that honour its founding in 1895 as a regatta team – years before Flamengo became the footballing force we know today.

Predominantly off-white with elegant gold, black and red accents, the shirt features a unique texture meant to evoke the ripple of oars slicing through water, serving as a tribute to the club’s nautical origins.

A special side patch also nods to its rowing heritage, while a vintage-style crest, inspired by the 1895 version, sits proudly on the chest. A modern gold version of the emblem appears below the collar on the back.

Red and black adidas three-stripes on the shoulders reinforce Flamengo’s Rubro-Negro identity, while off-white shorts and socks round out the kit in style.

This latest drop arrives as excitement builds for the club’s revamped squad.

With high-profile new signings like Samuel Lino and Saúl Ñíguez from Atlético Madrid, Emerson Royal from AC Milan and Jorginho from Arsenal, Flamengo are gearing up for a serious title charge – and they’ll be doing it looking immaculate.

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