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newbalance.co.uk For some, a great football shirt is all about vibrancy, garish motifs, panache. For the more urbane collector, however, simplicity is king. Porto’s latest third kit falls into the lat

Ball geeks rejoice – there’s a brand-new top-flight spherical to enjoy this term. Puma have replaced Nike as the Premier League’s official supplier, bringing the American manufacturer’s 25-year tenure

THE PLAN A big improvement. Manchester United’s surreal 15th-place finish was their worst since relegation in 1973-74; losing the Europa League final to Spurs just added insult to injury. In defeat af

T he new season is upon us and that can mean only one thing: new kits. This really is a blessed time of year for the football shirt collectors – and boy, does the 2025-26 campaign look more exciting t

After joining the club as a schoolboy, John Terry rose to become one of Chelsea’s most iconic players and captains. Gianluca Vialli gave him his debut in 1998 but his breakthrough came in 2000-01, whe

The most prominent multi-club ownership group in the world has evolved significantly since embarking on its footballing journey 20 years ago, writes Steve Menary