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FC Porto and SL Benfica have unveiled fresh new away kits for the upcoming 2025/26 season – each offering a unique spin on tradition while embracing bold, modern design elements.

Marking a decade of collaboration with New Balance, Porto’s new away kit arrives in a bold ‘sunfade’ pink, a nod to the city’s rich cultural heritage – drawing inspiration from the iconic camellia, a flower long associated with Porto’s romantic character.

Not only does the shirt reflect the flower’s hue, it also features an all-over geometric camellia print. The look is completed with tonal pink shorts and socks, creating a visually cohesive and fearless ensemble.

“With the 2025/26 away kit, we wanted to capture the energy of FC Porto’s supporters in a way that feels fresh and fearless,” said Kenny McCallum, General Manager of New Balance Football. “This design pushes boundaries – not just through colour, but through a graphic identity that mirrors the emotion, movement, and intensity of the game.”

Meanwhile, Benfica’s new away kit – crafted by adidas – leans into subtle sophistication rather than bold statements.

Departing from the darker away strips of recent seasons, the 2025/26 shirt comes in a clean beige base with red trim and black three-stripe shoulders. A faint goal-net pattern is woven into the fabric, offering understated texture.

According to the club, the design pays “tribute to the Benfica community and the roots of football, with details that recall the urban aesthetic and energy of impromptu games.”

Both jerseys are available now via each club’s official online store and select physical retailers.

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Given the wages of today’s footballers, it’s fair to assume many wouldn’t know how to change a car tire. Break down on the motorway? Most would probably just call roadside assistance.

But thanks to Chelsea’s partnership with official tire sponsor Linglong Tire, that theory was put to the test – with hilarious results.

In a light-hearted video challenge, Chelsea stars Tosin Adarabioyo, Noni Madueke, and Pedro Neto – dressed head-to-toe in royal blue mechanic jumpsuits – were tasked with changing a hatchback tire, completely unassisted.

First up was Adarabioyo, who handled the challenge surprisingly well, completing the swap in just over two minutes.

Then came Madueke, whose experience was far less smooth. “Brother, what the hell?” he exclaimed in confusion. “Which way is it meant to go in?”

When Adarabioyo pointed out that Madueke hadn’t even fitted the tire properly, the winger was promptly disqualified – much to the amusement of his teammates. Laughing it off, Madueke joked: “Forget it, bro. Am I a football player or a tire specialist?”

Last up was Neto, who showed no signs of pressure and breezed through the task in just 1 minute and 32 seconds – the fastest of the bunch.

Adarabioyo wasn’t surprised by the result either. When asked beforehand who he thought would win, he quipped: “Pedro’s really low down to the tire already, so he doesn’t need to bend down.”

Judging by the jokes and the jack mishaps, poor Pedro probably gets extremely tyred of hearing that.

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After years of serving as Liverpool’s trusted understudy to Alisson Becker, Caoimhin Kelleher is finally stepping into a starting role – joining Brentford in a deal worth up to £18 million.

The Republic of Ireland international arrives at the Bees for an initial £12.5 million, with a potential £5.5 million in performance-based add-ons. He will replace Mark Flekken, who recently made the switch to Bayer Leverkusen.

“I don’t think it was very difficult for me to leave [Liverpool],” Kelleher said after completing the move. “I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a number one and to play every week.”

The move doesn’t just mark a new chapter for Kelleher and Brentford – it’s also a transformative moment for his boyhood club, Ringmahon Rangers.

According to The Sun, when Kelleher signed for Liverpool from Ringmahon at age 16 in 2015, a 20% sell-on clause was included in the deal. That clause now entitles the Munster Senior League side – who play in the third tier of Irish football – to a windfall of around £2.5 million, the largest sell-on fee ever received by an Irish club.

Speaking to The Irish Times, Ringmahon Rangers chairman Paul Higgins said: “It’s going to set us up for long into the future.”

“I’m very happy,” he added. “Very happy for Caoimhín himself, first of all, and his family. We always believed that [Caoimhín] would be a success.”

Now, thanks to one career-defining move, Kelleher has not only secured his own future—but changed the course of his boyhood club’s too.

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After years of serving as Liverpool’s trusted understudy to Alisson Becker, Caoimhin Kelleher is finally stepping into a starting role – joining Brentford in a deal worth up to £18 million.

The Republic of Ireland international arrives at the Bees for an initial £12.5 million, with a potential £5.5 million in performance-based add-ons. He will replace Mark Flekken, who recently made the switch to Bayer Leverkusen.

“I don’t think it was very difficult for me to leave [Liverpool],” Kelleher said after completing the move. “I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a number one and to play every week.”

The move doesn’t just mark a new chapter for Kelleher and Brentford – it’s also a transformative moment for his boyhood club, Ringmahon Rangers.

According to The Sun, when Kelleher signed for Liverpool from Ringmahon at age 16 in 2015, a 20% sell-on clause was included in the deal. That clause now entitles the Munster Senior League side – who play in the third tier of Irish football – to a windfall of around £2.5 million, the largest sell-on fee ever received by an Irish club.

Speaking to The Irish Times, Ringmahon Rangers chairman Paul Higgins said: “It’s going to set us up for long into the future.”

“I’m very happy,” he added. “Very happy for Caoimhín himself, first of all, and his family. We always believed that [Caoimhín] would be a success.”

Now, thanks to one career-defining move, Kelleher has not only secured his own future—but changed the course of his boyhood club’s too.

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Santos and Umbro have unveiled a special-edition third kit honoring club legend Neymar Jr. and his unforgettable first spell with the team.

The Brazil international rose to global prominence through the Santos academy, making 225 appearances and scoring 136 goals before joining Barcelona in 2013. He returned to the club in January 2025, marking an emotional homecoming more than a decade later.

The new shirt brings back the iconic all-blue design — a look associated with some of Santos’ most memorable eras. It features a tonal swirl graphic across the front and sleeves, along with several thoughtful nods to Neymar’s legacy.

A classic polo collar pays homage to Neymar’s signature upturned collar style, while the phrase “Eu vou, mas… eu volto!” (“I’m going, but… I’ll be back!”) is printed on the back of the neck — a reference to the forward’s farewell message in 2013.

On the front hem, a special patch displays a crown and the word “Príncipe” (Prince) — Neymar’s nickname at the club. The design subtly incorporates his No. 10 and the letter “N” into the typography.

Neymar and the team debuted the kit on June 1 in a Serie A clash against Botafogo at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t the fairytale return many had hoped for — Santos fell 1-0, and Neymar was sent off in the 76th minute after attempting to score with his hand in a moment reminiscent of Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God.”

Safe to say, that particular moment won’t be making it onto any future tribute kits.

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