Kit news from the archive — releases, leaks and the shirts behind them.
The Journal is the kit-news desk of Shirt Archive. It covers new-season reveals and leaks as they land, the special editions and lifestyle pieces that follow them, match reports where a shirt made the story, and archive notes on how a retro shirt is dated. Every post links the shirt it discusses to its listing or club hub, so the story and the shirt sit side by side. Start with this season’s kits, the retro collection, clubs, national sides or the player archives.
The striker will have the Tribuna stand renamed after him and a statue installed at the entrance of the World Cup venue, with a budget of approximately £170,000 allocated for the sculpture.
A kit insider has shared images of the Colombia away shirt for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Japan.
The Football Association of Malaysia have unveiled a dark navy blue away shirt featuring camouflage-inspired graphics drawn from the national flag.
Nike's boldest strip for the Blues this season draws on the city's nighttime skyline and a glowing pink evening sky.
Mexico's football shirts trace a journey from early maroon strips through the green tricolour era to Aztec-inspired designs that define modern international kit culture.
Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Støre gave Mayor Zohran Mamdani a signed Ødegaard 8 Arsenal shirt at a New York school visit during the UN General Assembly.
The first 48-team World Cup arrives with a deluge of designs, from artisan-crafted graphics to cultural tributes that reach far beyond the pitch.
Adidas unveils a black jersey with grey path pattern for the women's team's UEFA Europa Cup campaign.
A short Instagram video shows the sky blue and gold farewell shirt Lionel Messi will wear against Benin at the Monumental on 6 October.
Nike and FC Internazionale Milano have revealed a grey third shirt with 1990s-inspired design details and Speed Yellow accents.
The 2026/27 season has delivered a collection of football shirts that balance tradition with contemporary design, from Inter Milan's refined away kit to Bayern Munich's commemorative third shirt.
New Balance unveils a beige third strip with black and light blue accents for La Dea's 2026-27 campaign.
Footy Headlines has exclusively revealed the new Adidas Celtic Icon 2027 jersey, scheduled for release in early 2027.
The Netherlands great's award led a collection of World Cup memorabilia that raised more than €32,600 across four disclosed sales.
Adidas unveils blue away jersey featuring traditional lace-inspired graphics and coral red trim for Croatia's 2026 international season.
Football shirt numbers began as a practical tool for spectators in the early 20th century, assigned match by match according to formation. Today they carry the weight of tradition, position and personal identity.
Croatia's new home and away kits mark the end of a 26-year partnership with Nike.
The terms replica and authentic describe two distinct types of football shirt, each engineered for a different wearer. Understanding the differences in construction, fit and intended use helps you choose the right shirt for your needs.
The German champions will wear a colour combination never before used in the club's history.
NOCTA unveils red third shirt with alternative Winged Lion crest and nautical signal flag jacquard for Venezia's 2026-27 season.
Raphinha scored twice in a rain-soaked opening night at the Spotify Camp Nou, with Adeyemi, Lamine Yamal and Gabriel Jesus adding the rest as Feyenoord fell 5-1.
Official product images confirm adidas design built around the club's historic Le Zebre nickname.
The Cherries complete their first full hummel collection with a cream shirt featuring black chevrons and gold detailing.
The Blues displayed an EFL badge instead of the correct Carabao Cup patch during their tie against Brentford.
Mint and linen vertical stripes create a rippled pattern inspired by the Riviera and beach mats.
The Black Cats are preparing to announce a £10 million partnership with Visit Ghana before Saturday's match.
Lionel Messi has retired from international football, and his Argentina No. 10 shirt is trending with sizes already limited, Yahoo Sports reports.
Footy Headlines has published details of the Juventus 2027 training jersey made by adidas.
Adidas draws on Boca's pre-1905 history with a white and navy pinstripe design featuring an anchor emblem.
adidas design draws on the atmosphere of European nights at Anfield with a restrained black base and metallic accents.
Ask any football fan about their favourite England shirt and you'll hear about the first tournament they properly followed. The kit becomes inseparable from the memory: Owen's goal, Gazza's tears, Beckham's redemption.
Puma and the Argentine club unveil a white away shirt with tonal flame graphics and navy trim.
The new shirt features a white base with a blue gradient stripe down the centre, mirroring Chelsea's design from two decades earlier.
Adidas unveils carbon grey third shirt marking 400 years since Leeds received its Royal Charter in 1626.
Two new designs built around the eagle emblem will be worn across Premier League and European competition.
Nike unveils a retro-inspired grey third shirt with horizontal stripes echoing late-1990s templates.
Umbro design features tonal graphics and commemorates the South African club's tenth anniversary with a special badge.
The League of Ireland club mark 100 years since their first senior match with a white pinstriped commemorative shirt.
hummel's design features a stained-glass pattern drawn from the club crest, rendered in blue tones with copper detailing.
Adidas unveils black and gold design inspired by bronze statue outside Villa Park, available from 22 August.
Nike will supply the shirt for the tournament in Brazil, according to an early leak.
Fulham complete their 2026-27 collection with a light blue third shirt featuring pink horizontal stripes and matching trim.
adidas and Newcastle United release a two-tone lilac third shirt with darker purple detailing and matching shorts and socks.
Miron Muslić wore the retro-inspired white shirt at the VELTINS-Arena as his side faced the Italian club.
Adidas unveils an ivory jersey with hand-drawn rose illustrations and maroon and dark green detailing inspired by Greater Manchester.
adidas has released Real Madrid's third jersey for the 2026/27 season.
Official images of the player-issue Bayern Munich third strip for 2026-27 have appeared online.
Adidas and UEFA have unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa.
adidas design features horizontal yellow and red chest band with club badge from 1938-47 era.
Brentford have revealed their third kit for 2026-27, featuring a bright yellow base with tonal stripes and black detailing.
Adidas and Nottingham Forest have launched the club's new away shirt, featuring a dark green base colour.