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    ‘Couldn’t pay me to wear it’ – Man Utd’s 2025/26 third kit LEAKED but fans are not happy with design

    FANS declared “you couldn’t pay me to wear it” after Manchester United’s new third kit was leaked online.The Red Devils are looking to make amends after enduring a miserable campaign both domestically and abroad.Manchester United fans hit out at the club’s new third kit after it was leaked onlineCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s misfits floundered to a 15th place finish with just 11 wins.They were then handed a chance at redemption by setting up a Europa League final showdown against fellow strugglers Tottenham, with the winner also securing Champions League qualification.But a turgid performance against the Londoners saw United miss out.And fans are now bracing themselves for a fresh round of expensive summer signings, with £62.5million Wolves forward Matheus Cunha already making his Old Trafford entrance.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, any supporter looking to find solace in United’s new third kit will be left sorely disappointed.That’s after fellow fans hit out at the latest design for the alternative jersey, which features a bizarre black-and-yellow colour combination.The black shirt is flecked with yellow piping, a yellow club badge and a large yellow Snapdragon logo — possibly evoking images of a giant bumble bee.It was leaked online following United’s disastrous post-season tour of Asia, which saw them lose one of their two matches while being subjected to more boos.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd fans were quick to hit out at the third jersey’s design.One said: “The worst shirt I’ve ever seen, couldn’t pay me to wear it.”Bruno Fernandes reveals role his wife played in £200m Al-Hilal transfer snub even though Man Utd were ready to cash inThe new jersey features a bizarre black-and-yellow colour schemeCredit: TwitterIt appears to have been inspired by United’s away kit in the 1994/95 seasonCredit: GettyEric Cantona made it infamous when he kung-fu kicked a Crystal Palace fanCredit: Getty – ContributorAnother declared: “Third shirt for what? We ain’t in Europe.”One noted: “United slowly losing its identity.”Another added: “F****** ugly.”However, the kit appears to have been directly inspired by United’s away shirt from the 1994/95 campaign.Eric Cantona made the top infamous when he kung-fu kicked a Crystal Palace fan in January 1995, resulting in a nine-month ban.Elsewhere, there has been one major boost to morale at United after captain Bruno Fernandes declared he had snubbed a mega-money offer to move to Saudi Arabia.He said: “There was that possibility, the president of Al Hilal called me a month ago to ask“There was a waiting period on my part to think about what the future would hold. I would be open to it, if Manchester United felt it was my time.”I spoke with Mister Ruben Amorim, who really tried to talk me out of it. I spoke with the club, which wasn’t willing to sell, only if I truly wanted to leave.”We never talked about money; that was all handled by my agent, not me.“I spoke with my family to understand if that was what I wanted for my future.”It was actually my wife who asked me — I never said yes or no. She put my professional priorities ahead of everything else.Read More on The Sun“It would have been an easy move. I had Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo there, two people I have a great friendship with.”But I want to stay at the highest level, play in big competitions, because I still feel capable. I want to keep being happy, I’m still very passionate about this sport, and I’m happy with my decision.” More

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    EFL club release ‘gorgeous work of art’ kit to celebrate 150th anniversary and even rival fans want to buy it

    PORT VALE have released a stunning retro home kit to celebrate their 150th anniversary.The League One new-boys’ smart new strip has been flying off the shelves since its release.Port Vale have unveiled their stunning new retro home stripCredit: X @OfficialPVFCThe Valiants’ 2025-26 white home shirt will include a smart black collar, as well as black trim on the sleeves,It will also subtly include the Puma logo, in addition to a retro Port Vale logo.The shirt is not sullied by a garish sponsor, instead oozing a simple class.Vale’s kit is topped off with black shorts, also featuring the retro logo, as well as stripey black and white socks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Staffordshire side, who finished second in League Two, have confirmed that they have already flogged 1,815 home shirts on its first day on sale.For context, Vale averaged home gates of 7,639 last season.Port Vale’s kit launch has also been resoundingly well received online.One fan gushed on X: “That’s an absolutely gorgeous work of art is that. Might be kit of the season to be honest!”Most read in EFLBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKPort Vale wore this kit during the 2024-25 seasonCredit: PAWhile a second wrote: “Stunning kit. They always look miles better without a sponsor too.”A third commented: “Best kit I’ve seen for a long long time. Fulham fan.”Birmingham become first EFL club to win promotion as Tom Brady’s club bounce back to Championship at first attemptAnd a fourth swooned: “Sweet Jesus. So simple and yet so stunning.”Another asked: “Is it appropriate for a Wednesday fan to purchase this?”Port Vale CEO Matt Hancock said: “I’m proud that we can mark the beginning of our 150th anniversary season with the launch of our brand-new 2025/26 home shirt.”The design rightly honours and helps us to reflect on our past, whilst we can also make positive steps forward in an exciting season back in League One.”I’d like to personally thank the members of our Supporter Advisory Board, who were presented the crest concept at their inaugural meeting.”The group continues to help us shape decisions and we’re delighted that they will be involved throughout such an important season.” More

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    Cole Palmer eats jam sandwich and Brit music legend makes cameo in brilliant Chelsea kit video that was leaked

    CHELSEA’s kit launch video for the 2025/26 campaign had it all.The Blues have revealed their new home kit for next season with a brilliant video on social media.Cole Palmer featured in Chelsea’s new kit launchCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCHe ate his favourite jam sandwichCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCThe new kit is inspired by LondonCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCLauren and Reece James feature in the promo videoCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCThe club’s new kit keeps the traditional blue shirt and shorts with white socks.The shirt and shorts have neat detailing on the body with a white collar.But it was the video that took centre stage as it featured star player Cole Palmer eating his favourite jam sandwich.The midfielder was filmed entering a cafe and ordering the dish before tucking in while wearing the new shirt.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLChelsea 2025/26 Home Kit: Available Now!*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.The promo also featured Madness singer and Chelsea fan Graham ‘Suggs’ McPherson.The British singer-songwriter stars as a taxi driver who gives a lift to the club’s women’s captain and Lionesses’ star Millie Bright.During his scene in the cab, he turns the radio over to play Madness’ iconic song Our House which serves as the music for the remainder of the video.Chelsea stars Reece and Lauren James also appear with the men’s captain having his haircut at a barbershop.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLauren jokes that the trim is better than when their “dad did it”.Fans have loved the brilliant video as they flooded social media.Arsenal reveal new home kit for 2025/26 season with major change to badge and eye-watering price More

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    Nike awkwardly delete social media post after accidentally leaking Chelsea’s new kit early

    NIKE had to swiftly delete a social media post after appearing to leak Chelsea’s new home kit for the 2025-26 season.The Blues are yet to officially announce what their new strip will look like for next season, but fans caught a quick glimpse of what to expect thanks to Nike’s faux pas.Nike accidentally leaked Chelsea’s home kit for the upcoming seasonCredit: XThe shirt features a blue pattern and a white V-neck collarCredit: XChelsea have already teased the announcement of their new kit on Instagram, suggesting the official reveal will take place on Friday.But Nike jumped the gun when they posted a photo of the shirt alongside the caption: “Recharged in electric blue. Trimmed in brilliant white. Worn with West London pride.”The kit manufacturing Goliaths clearly realised their mistake and swiftly deleted the post soon afterwards. The new shirt keeps Chelsea’s classic blue colour with a unique pattern and a flash of white detailing on a V-neck collar.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNoticeably there is no sponsor on the shirt for next season yet as the Stamford Bridge club continue to look for a long-term front of shirt partner.The SW6 outfit announced last month that Emirati property giants Damac would be sponsoring their current kit until the end of the season after going most of the campaign without a sponsor.That partnership will also see the club work with Damac to build 1,400 luxury football-themed apartments in Dubai – but the property firm will still not be adorning the front of Chelsea’s shirts next season.Chelsea have not signed a long-term shirt sponsorship deal with any company since the arrival of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital in West London.Most read in FootballChelsea have partnered with Damac as their front of shirt sponsors until the end of the seasonCredit: GettyThe club will join forces with the Dubai-based property developers to build 1,400 luxury football-themed apartments on Dubai’s beachfrontCredit: YouTube / DAMAC PropertiesJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeThe club are thought to be holding out for more lucrative offers when they secure a return to Champions League football – a huge lure for interested companies. Despite Nike’s best efforts to get the kit out early, Chelsea fans will have to wait for the official announcement of their new kit.Arsenal reveal new home kit for 2025/26 season with major change to badge and eye-watering priceMeanwhile, London rivals Arsenal today launched their new home kit for the upcoming campaign with kit providers adidas.The Gunners, who are expected to wear the new threads against Newcastle on Sunday, have unveiled a classy red and white shirt with an intricate detail depicting the font used in the club’s old Victoria Concordia Crescit badge from the 1900s.Arsenal have announced their home kit for the 2025-26 seasonCredit: Arsenal FC More

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    Arsenal reveal new home kit for 2025/26 season with major change to badge and eye-watering price

    ARSENAL have released their new home shirt for the 2025/26 season.The club’s new shirt comes with an eyewatering price as the most expensive version will set back fans £130.Arsenal have released the club’s new home shirtCredit: Arsenal FCThe club made the announcement with a video on social mediaCredit: Arsenal FCBukayo Saka models the new kitCredit: Arsenal FCThe club has returned to the full crest rather than just the cannonCredit: GettyThe North London club unveiled the shirt in a video on social media.The video was captioned “the pulse of our club”.A heartbeat can be heard as the video showcases the new shirt.The shirt has a red body paired with white sleeves and red stripes on the arms.READ MORE ON ARSENALThere has been a major change to the club badge compared to the current season editions.The full crest has returned to the shirt rather than just the cannon that sits on the 2024/25 shirts.Fans have given the shirt a mixed reception on social media.One posted: “This looks really beautiful.. love every bit of it.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA second commented: “Unfortunately, I don’t have money, clean though.”A third wrote: “Arsenal FC – Fashion Club. Less clothes and more wins please.”‘Those doubts maybe kick in’ – Jamie Carragher hints when Declan Rice will start considering his Arsenal futureArsenal’s new goalkeeper kit is a bright one for sureCredit: Arsenal FCA fourth said: “Look great wearing it whilst doing another guard of honour.”Another added: “Let’s win some silverware wearing this.”The authentic long-sleeve version of the shirt is an eye-watering £130 with the short sleeve version priced at £120.Fans can get a cheaper version of the shirt with a short sleeve priced at £85 and a long sleeve at £90.The kit is paired with whit shorts and red socks but there is also an alternate pair of red shorts.The goalkeeper kit is a bright yellow with red trim.Meanwhile, Manchester City have already released their kit for next season.Read More on The SunThe club dropped a hint over Jack Grealish’s future as he was featured in the promotion.And supporters believe that this could indicate that he will be staying at the Etihad past the summer transfer window.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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    Man City drop Jack Grealish transfer hint as they launch stunning new kit for Club World Cup

    MANCHESTER CITY have unveiled their kit for the 2025/26 season and dropped a hint over Jack Grealish’s future.Pep Guardiola’s side will wear the new home shirt at this summer’s Club World Cup in the US.Man City have unveiled their new kitCredit: Man CityThe shirt will be worn at the Club World CupCredit: Man CityPuma have designed the jerseyCredit: Man CityThe sash is a nod to past City away shirtsCredit: Man CityPuma have gone for a white sash across the club’s iconic sky blue jersey.The diagonal stripe is a nod to City kits from the 70s as it has been seen on old away strips.Grealish is one of the stars modelling the new look alongside the likes of Phil Foden, Erling Halaand and Mateo Kovacic.And fans reckon having him as the poster boy suggests he is staying at City beyond the summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt comes amid rumours of Grealish’s departure after a tough season in which he has scored just three goals and started only seven Premier League games.Tottenham, Aston Villa and Napoli are all interested in signing him.Grealish was not, however, seen in the promotional video to launch the new kit.The clip stars actor John Thompson hosting a talent show as stars like Foden, Haaland, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb and Ederson take to the stage to perform.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFormer players Micah Richards, Joleon Lescott and Mike Summerbee also have cameo roles.The video was filmed at the Clayton Official Supporters Club just around the corner from the Etihad Stadium.Jack Grealish to Napoli?! Conte Plots Shock £100M Raid – Would City Really Let Him Go?Puma say the sash home shirt “creates a connection to the past with a futuristic design, bridging the gap between different generations of City fans”.The German sportswear brand’s chief Marco Mueller said: “We’re so excited to be featuring the iconic sash, made famous from away days of old, on the home kit for the first time.”Both in this kit and all our kits for this upcoming season, fans across the world will be reminded that with our partnership we do things differently and want to push the boundaries in terms of design, creativity and innovation”.The kit is available in the City shop for £85 and the authentic jersey costs £130.Puma say the kit ‘bridges the gap between different generations of fans’Credit: Man CityThe authentic shirt costs £130Credit: Man City More

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    Man Utd to wear new kit for West Ham clash as they ditch usual shirts for powerful show of support

    MANCHESTER UNITED will not wear their usual home kit against West Ham at Old Trafford.The Red Devils host the Hammers in the Premier League on Sunday in the battle to avoid finishing 17th. Manchester United will wear special edition home shirts this weekendCredit: GettyThe Snapdragon branding will be replaced with the (Red) charity logoCredit: Manchester United / Snapdragon / REDBut United’s red home shirt is being changed for the match.Rather than the logo of sponsors Snapdragon on the front of the jersey, the symbol for (Red) will feature instead. The special edition changed tops will also be used for Manchester United Women’s WSL clash with Arsenal on Saturday. The one-off shirts from the matches will then be sold off on online auction site MatchWornShirt to raise funds, with net proceeds going to (Red)’s campaign against health injustice. READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe agreement for the one-off edit is part of Qualcomm Technologies’ £60million-a-year deal with United. (Red) is a charity that tackles health inequality and provides life-saving programmes in vulnerable communities.It was set up by Bono and Bobby Shriver in 2006 to help fight Aids.The organisation has teamed up with a host of major global brands including Apple, Beats, Nike, AmEx, Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Louis Vuitton, Panasonic, Fiat and more.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordIn total, (Red) has raised more than £587million for the Global Fund, helping 320m people worldwide. After announcing the deal with United and MatchWornShirt, (Red) president and COO Jennifer Lotito said: “We believe in the power of collaboration to drive change, and this collaboration is a great example of that mission in action. “These incredibly special shirts represent more than just match-worn memorabilia.”They are a powerful way to engage fans and raise funds to drive more impact where it is needed the most.”United are not the only team to wear a different kit for charity reasons.Arsenal have worn a completely white kit for FA Cup third-round matches in recent years as part of the club’s stand against knife crime and youth violence. And The FA rules state clubs can get permission to change their kit to represent a registered charity up to three times in a season.Clubs will often use the opportunity to place their own foundation on the front of their shirts in place of the regular sponsor’s logo. The FA guidance reads: “The officially designated name, logo or emblem of a registered charity may appear as one single area on shirts, provided that such name, logo or emblem does not exceedan area of 100 square centimetres. “Alternatively, such a charity name, logo or emblem may appear on shirts in the space reserved for the main club sponsor, eitheralone or in combination with a club sponsor logo, provided that a total area of 250 square centimetres is not exceeded. Read More on The Sun”Before any such charity name, logo or emblem is used on shirts, permission must be granted from the Competition in which the shirts are to be worn. “Such permission may only be granted for a maximum of three charities for use by any one club in any one season.”Arsenal have worn totally white kits in the FA Cup in recent yearsCredit: GettyTottenham used a Philippines-based breast cancer charity on their shirts against Luton last seasonCredit: Getty More

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    Bayern Munich cause fury with club to celebrate Harry Kane’s first trophy in ‘ugly as hell’ new kit

    BAYERN MUNICH fans were left enraged after the club announced plans to celebrate their latest title win in an “ugly as hell” new kit.The German giants got back to winning ways by sealing another Bundesliga victory at the weekend.Bayern Munich will celebrate Harry Kane’s first trophy and Thomas Muller’s final home game this weekendCredit: GettyFans are raging as the club will wear an ‘ugly’ new white away kit for the occasionCredit: XBayern lost last year’s title race to unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen.But Harry Kane finally got his hands on a trophy as Vincent Kompany’s men toasted their victory with a raucous party on Sunday.Now, the players are set to celebrate with fans when Bayern play their final home match this weekend.The Bavarians welcome Borussia Monchengladbach to the Allianz Arena on Saturday and hope to make it an occasion to remember.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNot only will it mark Kane’s first-ever trophy party with supporters, but it will also be the last-ever home game for club legend Thomas Muller.The 35-year-old, who is set to make his 750th appearance, is leaving after 13 titles and two Champions Leagues in 17 seasons.But Bayern have enraged fans by revealing they will wear their new white away kit this weekend.The strip has been unveiled as a tribute to the Allianz Arena, which is turning 20 years old.Most read in BundesligaBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe first-ever game Bayern played there was against Saturday’s opponents Gladbach.However, supporters have been less than impressed with the style of the kit.Harry Kane puffs on cigar as Bayern champions drink champagne and dance to Michael Jackson in early hours of morningWhile they also feel not wearing their classic red jersey is a mistake considering the importance of the occasion.One said: “This kit is ugly as hell and will ruin all photos of a historic day.“Muller’s last home game for Bayern and they don’t even wear red jerseys.”Another declared: “Why pay tribute to your home arena with your away kit?”One noted: “It looks horrible.”Another added: “This raises the question why the home jersey is not a tribute to the Allianz Arena?” More