Marcus Rashford Adds New Tattoos to His Collection
Marcus Rashford has added two more numbers to his ever-growing tattoo story. Manchester-based artist Dale McGovern has revealed that the forward now carries 14 and 9 on his skin, joining the already familiar 39, 19 and 10.
Each number marks a chapter. The 14 comes from Barcelona, where Rashford wore it during his first move abroad, a stint that brought La Liga and Spanish Super Cup titles. The 9 tells a different tale: his spell at Aston Villa, then the same number on his back when he returned to Old Trafford. It is now the fourth shirt number he has worn for Manchester United – and another permanent reminder etched into his career.
Thanks to Jersey Story for the visuals that trace the journey.
Persik Kediri step out with Adidas
In Indonesia, Persik Kediri have rolled out a new era. The club have unveiled their 26-27 home kit, the first under a fresh partnership with Adidas after moving on from DRX Wear.
The design is sharp and unfussy. Deep purple dominates, true to the club’s tradition, with the famous Three Stripes flipped vertically down the sides of the torso in white rather than running across the shoulders. A round crew collar, perforated sleeves, a white Adidas logo and the club crest topped by two golden stars complete the top, with AFG (#AthletesForGood) branding sitting across the chest.
Purple shorts, purple socks, one clean look. Persik’s new identity under Adidas is unmistakable.
V.League 2 embraces a new badge – and a new reality
Vietnam’s V.League 2 has revealed a fresh rhombus sleeve badge, drawing on the colours and shapes of traditional festival flags. It ties directly into VPF’s revamped visual identity for the country’s professional leagues.
The timing is significant. For the first time in 24 years, the division will run without a title sponsor after the deal with Gold Star Beer expired and no successor has yet been secured. Even so, the new badge is winning fans over. Vietnamese supporters have been quick to praise its modern, dynamic look, even as the league faces a season without a headline commercial backer.
Arsenal lock in numbers for a title defence
At Arsenal, the dust from the summer window has settled and the numbers are now fixed for 26-27 as the champions prepare to defend their Premier League crown.
The new arrivals slot into some of the club’s most storied shirts. Viktor Gyökeres takes on the iconic 14. Eberechi Eze inherits the coveted 10. Bruno Guimarães sticks with his trusted 39. At the back, Cristhian Mosquera wears 3, Piero Hincapié 5 and Ezri Konsa 15. Out wide and in attack, Christos Tzolis takes 17, Noni Madueke 20, while Martin Zubimendi is handed 36.
In goal, there is continuity. David Raya remains number 1, with Kepa Arrizabalaga at 13 and Illan Meslier at 30.
The established core stays untouched: Bukayo Saka (7), captain Martin Ødegaard (8) and Declan Rice (41) all keep their familiar shirts. The 9, though, is left vacant after summer departures – a gap that will keep speculation alive. Academy products Myles Lewis-Skelly (49) and Max Dowman (56) are formally listed in the senior squad, a nod to the next wave pushing through.
Galatasaray and Alfemo stay together
In Turkey, Galatasaray have chosen continuity. The club has reached an agreement to extend its shirt sponsorship deal with furniture brand Alfemo for the 26-27 season.
Alfemo, part of the Zeren Group, will again occupy the side panel and underarm areas on Galatasaray’s Süper Lig match shirts. The relationship only began midway through 25-26, after an agreement signed in February 2026, but both sides have seen enough. After exploring alternatives over the summer, they have opted to carry the partnership into the new campaign, with a formal club announcement still to come.
Auckland FC carry the Waitākere Ranges on the road
Across the Tasman, Auckland FC and New Balance have unveiled an away kit that pulls the landscape onto the shirt. The 26-27 A-League champions will travel wearing a design inspired directly by the misty Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.
The away jersey is mostly white, cut through by blue piping along the seams. On the front, vertical lines of tiny blue raindrops drift down and gradually merge near the hem to reveal a silhouette of clouded mountaintops. The goalkeeper version flips the palette: a navy base, white graphics, the same atmospheric theme.
Both shirts use a round collar and carry a gold A-League badge on the chest, a visible reminder of Auckland’s status as defending champions. Inside the collar sits the club motto: “Always Advance. Never Retreat” – a line that fits the design as much as the club’s ambition.
The kit launch took place on the rugged sands of Muriwai Beach, a fitting backdrop for a club leaning into its environment. The outfield and goalkeeper shirts are already on sale through the club’s official channels and selected retailers.
USM Alger unveil sharp Macron set
In North Africa, USM Alger and Macron have presented new home and away kits for 26-27, extending a partnership that has consistently delivered tailored, detail-heavy designs.
The home shirt leans into red. Tonal textures run through the fabric, giving depth without loud graphics. Black trims the collar and sleeve cuffs, each edged with thin red piping. On the chest, the USMA crest sits beneath three stars, flanked by black Macron Hero logos on the right side and shoulders. Groupe Serport and realme branding lines the middle of the shirt.
The away kit flips the script. A clean white base is cut by thin red and black pinstripes down the front. The rounded collar and cuffs echo the home design with black-and-red finishes, while solid black logos keep the look tight and classic.
FC Cartagena finally get their stripes back
In Spain, FC Cartagena have had to wait. Manufacturing and administrative delays forced the club to wear a plain grey catalog kit through pre-season. Now, the real thing has arrived.
The Macron 26-27 home shirt restores “La Albinegra” identity with black and white vertical stripes, this time thinner and more numerous than in recent seasons. A subtle dot pattern runs through the black stripes, adding texture. Magenta-pink flashes on the crewneck collar, sleeve cuffs and Macron Hero logos inject a bold accent into a traditional base.
Local telecoms company Telecartagena debuts as main shirt sponsor, with Inmohogares on the sleeve. Black shorts and socks round out a strip that finally looks like Cartagena again.
Highlanders FC mark 100 years in style
In Zimbabwe, Highlanders FC have turned their centenary into a full visual statement. Working with Looks Sportswear, the Bulawayo giants have launched a Bosso @100 collection for the 26-27 season, celebrating a century since their founding in 1926.
The home shirt keeps the club’s famous black and white vertical stripes but fractures them with sharp, jagged geometric breaks across the upper chest and bottom hem. A black V-neck collar and black sleeve cuffs frame the chaos with a clean finish.
Alongside it, an all-black alternate jersey brings a more classic feel, with a white polo collar and matching cuff trim. A third, white option introduces bold red side panels and fiery gradient shoulder stripes, a more aggressive twist for the anniversary year.
Each shirt carries a dedicated centenary crest placed centrally on the chest, between the Looks logo and the traditional Highlanders shield. Energy company Sakunda sits prominently across all three designs.
A hundred years in, Highlanders are not just looking back. They are dressing for the next century.
