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Newcastle United and adidas have officially unveiled the club’s new third kit for the 2025/26 season – a striking blend of retro flair and modern style, paying tribute to one of the most distinctive shirts in the club’s history.

Inspired by the iconic 1997/98 third kit, the new design features a bold palette of burnt orange and deep green set against a rich navy backdrop – a sleek, contemporary twist on a cult classic.

Designed with both collectors and modern fans in mind, the shirt is sure to turn heads on and off the pitch.

Bringing back the embroidered adidas trefoil logo for a nostalgic touch, the kit also includes a stitched Newcastle crest and classic adidas EQT flat-knit collar and cuffs. The look is completed by navy shorts and socks, each adorned with the signature three stripes and a bright orange trefoil for added flair.

Peter Silverstone, Newcastle United’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “This third kit is a powerful blend of past and present – a bold design that reflects both our proud history and the exciting journey ahead.

“There’s a real pride in wearing the trefoil – a symbol that connects generations of fans
and players,” he added. “Our passionate global fanbase will see this and wear it with pride, especially as we return to the UEFA Champions League for the second time in three years.”

While the kit pays homage to a memorable design, the 1997/98 season it references was anything but glorious for Newcastle on the pitch.

Under then-manager Kenny Dalglish, the Magpies struggled to a 13th-place finish in the Premier League, exited the Champions League at the group stage, and fell to Arsenal in the FA Cup final. Even Alan Shearer, the club’s legendary No. 9, endured a difficult year, scoring just seven goals in all competitions after an injury-hit campaign.

This time around, however, Eddie Howe will be hoping that history doesn’t repeat itself. With Newcastle preparing for a return to European competition in 2025/26, the club will be aiming to pair their sharp new look with performances worthy of the shirt.

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Paris Saint-Germain may be the newly crowned champions of Europe and fresh off a 4–0 rout of Inter Miami at the Club World Cup, but even now, Lionel Messi still commands the spotlight.

After the thumping win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – secured by goals from João Neves (2), Achraf Hakimi and an own goal from Tomás Avilés – a host of PSG players waited in the tunnel to reconnect with the man who once lit up the Parc des Princes.

Ousmane Dembélé, widely tipped as the frontrunner for this year’s Ballon d’Or – a trophy Messi has won a record eight times – was one of the first to meet the Argentine icon, holding up Messi’s Inter Miami shirt backstage and snapping a photo.

“Good to see you again @leomessi, the greatest of all time,” wrote Dembélé, who played alongside Messi for four seasons at Barcelona. “I hope you continue to make history with @intermiamicf like in this World Club.”

Also among the well-wishers: Messi’s former PSG teammates Gianluigi Donnarumma, Presnel Kimpembe, and PSG boss Luis Enrique – who managed Messi at Barcelona during one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.

The pair worked together between 2014 and 2017, winning two La Liga titles, three Copa del Reys, the Champions League, and the Club World Cup – a golden era for both club and player.

One PSG player who didn’t get a post-match moment was Lucas Beraldo, but that didn’t stop him from savouring the occasion.

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“Leo is a unique person. Sharing a game with him was magnificent,” said the young Brazilian.
“I was a kid watching his magic on TV, so it’s unique.”

Even in a one-sided result, it was clear – when Messi’s in the building, everything else is just a sideshow.

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It’s been a whirlwind week for Myles Lewis-Skelly – and the teenage Arsenal star is living it in style.

The 18-year-old recently put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with the Gunners, having enjoyed a breakthrough 2024/25 campaign. The moment was marked in touching fashion – a surprise visit to the Emirates by his entire family, and a bold promise from Lewis-Skelly himself: to build a true “legacy” at his boyhood club.

But before all that? He was lighting up the runway in Paris.

The England international made his fashion week debut walking for Wales Bonner’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, striding out in a sleek white shirt, navy track bottoms, and brown sneakers – part of a collaboration with Y-3 celebrating 10 years of elevated, avant-garde design.

And he pulled it off like a seasoned pro.

Known for blending sharp tailoring with athletic heritage, Wales Bonner couldn’t have picked a better muse. Lewis-Skelly looked right at home – a fresh face of the modern footballer: not just a baller, but a cultural symbol, one who speaks the language of sport, fashion, and identity all at once.

He shared his look on Instagram, and the support came flooding in – from Arsenal teammates like Ethan Nwaneri and Kyra Cooney-Cross, to Spurs striker Dominic Solanke.

On the pitch or the Paris runway, Myles Lewis-Skelly isn’t just showing up – he’s showing out.

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Chelsea advanced to the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup over the weekend after a 4-1 win over Benfica at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina.

But the scoreline wasn’t the main talking point – it was the massive delay.

With Chelsea leading 1-0 thanks to a Reece James free-kick, the match was suddenly suspended with just four minutes left on the clock due to severe thunderstorm warnings in Charlotte.

Fans were evacuated, while players were ushered off the pitch and back to the dressing room, where they waited for 113 minutes before play finally resumed.

So, what did the players do during that long break? James has now spilled the beans.

“It was about recovery, keeping the legs going on the bike, listening to some music to keep the vibes going,” the England international said. “It takes a lot out of the players to cool down and then restart that engine again, but we’re happy we got the job done.”

And get the job done they did. Though Angel Di Maria equalised almost immediately after the restart via a penalty to send the game into extra time, Chelsea dominated from there.

Goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed a convincing win for Enzo Maresca’s side.

Still, despite the result, Maresca wasn’t pleased with the circumstances.

“You cannot be inside for two hours. It is something completely new,” the Italian vented post-match.
“I understand suspending the game for safety, but if you suspend six or seven matches, maybe it’s not the right place to host this competition.”

At least the 2026 World Cup isn’t being held in the United States… oh, wait.

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AS Monaco have unveiled their new home kit for the 2025/26 season – with a post-release assist from new signing Paul Pogba.

The shirt marks the club’s first-ever collaboration with Mizuno, their new technical partner, and pays tribute to Monaco’s history with a contemporary twist.

While the iconic red and white diagonal stripe remains front and centre, the shirt also features a unique embossed striped pattern – subtle vertical bands that nod to the kits worn by Monaco players before the diagonal was introduced, including the one they wore when winning their first major trophy, the Coupe de France, in June 1960.

Numerous fine details round out the design: a redesigned Japanese-style collar, gold piping on the sleeves, and the club’s slogan, “Daghe Munegu” (“Go Monaco!”), printed in gold lettering below the back of the collar.

The shirt was officially revealed in a short, stylish video featuring several club stars – including Takumi Minamino, Mika Biereth and Aleksandr Golovin – posing along the Monaco coastline.

But the drop didn’t stop there.

A day later, Monaco unveiled the sensational signing of Paul Pogba, who returns to football after an 18-month doping ban. In his first official appearance for the club, Pogba posed proudly in the new kit.

He certainly looked the part – but after such a long spell on the sidelines, it remains to be seen whether he can walk the walk once more.

One thing’s for sure: if Monaco can reignite the fire in the 2018 World Cup winner, they’ll have a world-class talent back on their hands – and he’ll look good doing it.

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