Football transfer news

Brighton icon and Grammy-winning DJ, Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, has combined two of his biggest passions, football and music, to launch a special edition football shirt in collaboration with Admiral and Modfather Clothing.

A lifelong Brighton & Hove Albion supporter, Cook has teamed up with the classic kit manufacturer to drop a stunning, nostalgia-infused design inspired by a near-forgotten third shirt from the 1994/95 season.

Dubbed the ‘Stand or Fall’ Fatboy Slim x Admiral kit, the limited-edition release features a retro ribbed collar with twin popper-button fastening, contrast blue and black stripes, and a subtle all-over print of Admiral’s 90s logo pattern.

In place of a club crest sits Cook’s unmistakable Smiley Face/Skull and Crossbones logo, surrounded by the words: “We’ve come a long, long way together” – a lyric lifted from his 1999 smash hit “Praise You.”

The shirt swaps out the traditional chest sponsor for the iconic Fatboy Slim logo, while the inside back neck tape features the title of his third studio album: Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars.

Each shirt comes in a collector’s box with a custom print by local artist Jamie Eke, and just 500 individually signed editions have been produced – each one autographed by both Cook and Eke.

Adding to its local roots, 10% of proceeds from every shirt sold will go to Martlets Hospice, a charity close to Norman’s heart and the Brighton community.

Originally released via Modfather Clothing on July 12, any remaining stock is now available online.

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Nottingham Forest have unveiled a striking new home kit for the 2025/26 season – a special edition that celebrates the club’s 160-year history by honouring its rich heritage and marking its exciting return to European football.

The adidas manufactured shirt features a classic pinstripe design, a much-loved motif first introduced in the 1981/82 season and synonymous with some of the club’s most iconic moments. Adding to the nostalgic feel, the kit also returns to a traditional collared neckline, blending heritage with a modern edge.

Completing the look are crisp white shorts detailed with adidas’ signature three stripes in red, paired with matching red socks featuring the ‘NFFC’ badge – a subtle but powerful nod to the club’s identity.

Forest debuted their new look in a pre-season friendly against League Two side Chesterfield F.C. However, it didn’t bring them much luck, as Nuno Espírito Santo’s side – without recently departed Anthony Elanga, who has joined Newcastle, and Morgan Gibbs-White, widely linked with Tottenham Hotspur – were held to a disappointing goalless draw.

With European football pending, they’ll be hoping the new kit brings better fortune in the season ahead.

Fans can get their hands on the 2025/26 Forest home shirt now through the official club stores, adidas retail outlets, online at www.adidas.co.uk/football-jerseys, or via the club’s website.

AC Milan have teamed up with PUMA to unveil a surprise golf-inspired lifestyle collection — a crossover that brings together the worlds of football and golf in unexpectedly seamless fashion.

Blending clean design with technical performance, the capsule features a curated range of apparel and footwear designed for both on and off the course.

Key pieces include the Golf Club T-shirt and Polo in ‘White Glow’ and ‘Dark Sage’, the sleek Quarter-Zip and matching Golf Club Pants in ‘PUMA Black’, and a standout pair of Classic G Golf Shoes, offering subtle nods to Milan’s iconic style with PUMA Golf’s signature comfort and function.

Leading the collection is AC Milan winger and lifelong golf fan Christian Pulisic, who fronts the campaign in a special shoot celebrating both the club’s bold identity and his own love for the game.

“Golf has always been one of my biggest passions outside of football, so bringing those two sides of my world together through this collection has been truly special,” said the USMNT star.

“What makes AC Milan unique is how the Club embraces creativity and culture both on and off the pitch,” he added. “This collection reflects that spirit, showing how football can naturally connect with other passions, from fashion to music to sport, just like Milan as a city has always done.”

The AC Milan x PUMA Golf collection is available now at all official AC Milan stores, online at store.acmilan.com and pumagolf.com, and through select global retailers.

With sleek silhouettes, smart detailing and a whole lot of personality, this drop is nothing short of a hole-in-one.

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Juan Mata has always been more than just a very good footballer.

He’s a restaurateur, philanthropist, mental health pioneer, Formula 1 investor, football club owner – and everything in between. He even holds an MBE, awarded for services to sport and charity. His latest venture? Art curator.

As part of the 2025 Manchester International Festival, the former Manchester United and Chelsea star – who now plays in Australia for Western Sydney Wanderers – has launched his own exhibition: Football City, Art United.

Developed in collaboration with renowned curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, filmmaker Josh Willdigg, and visual arts producer Holly Shuttleworth, the project brings together brand-new work from 11 legendary footballers and 11 contemporary artists. Together, they explore what happens when two worlds of flair and imagination – the pitch and the studio – collide.

Among the footballers featured are former United stars Eric Cantona and Shinji Kagawa, current United Women’s star Ella Toone, Brazil legend Raí and the always colourful Edgar Davids.

From sound installations and manga art to animation, sculpture and genre-defying collaborations, Football City, Art United pushes boundaries and reimagines creativity through a footballing lens.

“The concept is to try to create a relationship between art and football,” Mata told United’s official website. “I think it’s fun. It’s been a learning process for me, of course it’s very different to what I’m used to, but I’m really happy with the result and the exhibition.”

Mata was particularly thrilled to work alongside Cantona – a man he described as “an artist on the pitch.”

“The way he played football and everything he did, he was different and unique,” said the Spaniard. “And so he was also very happy and welcoming to the idea of joining. So, I’m very happy and proud that he is one of the players in the exhibition and I’m so happy to be here today and to get to know it for the first time.”

Mata’s exhibition is on display at North Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, Manchester from 4 July to 24 August 2025.

A truly one-of-a-kind cultural crossover – this is one football and art fans alike won’t want to miss.

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Lionel Messi’s long-standing partnership with adidas just got a fresh new twist – and this time, it’s all about lifestyle, not matchday.

The new ‘Messi x Originals’ capsule is a sleek, summer-inspired collection built for comfort and everyday style. It features five key pieces: track pants, shorts, a T-shirt, hoodie and a bold reinvention of adidas’ iconic Superstar sneakers – all available in both adult and kids sizes.

The apparel keeps things clean and classic, with Messi’s personal logo and adidas’ Trefoil front and centre. The T-shirt and hoodie come in royal blue or light brown, with matching track pants and shorts featuring the same minimalist design.

But it’s the sneakers that really make a statement.

One pair channels the bright pink tones of Inter Miami’s home kit, set against a translucent gum sole. The other reflects the club’s 2025 third kit, blending aquatic blue accents with a soft cream white foundation – tropical, sleek, and unmistakably Messi.

It’s a sharp crossover between sportswear heritage and Messi’s unmistakable brand – perfect for fans who want to bring a little magic to their everyday look.

The ‘Messi x Originals’ range is available now via adidas’ official online store.

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