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      How much every Premier League club earns in shirt sponsors as Man Utd get huge £170MILLION… while Chelsea’s kit is BLANK

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      MANCHESTER UNITED earn the most from their shirt sponsorships in the Premier League.Meanwhile, the front of Chelsea’s kit is BLANK. Manchester United will earn £170million from their kit in 2024-25Credit: AFPChelsea are missing out on tens of millions of pounds by not having a front-of-shirt sponsorCredit: GettyFootball kits are one of the most lucrative deals in the game – with businesses desperate to get maximum exposure.So much so that there are now both the traditional sponsorships on the front of shirts as well as shirt sleeve logos for companies.Add in the fact that manufacturers pay the clubs to make their kits – often on long-term contracts – and there is big money to be had.But it is United who top the tree by raking in a whopping £170million from their kit deals in 2024-25. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey get £90m from adidas to produce their kits, plus the £60m Snapdragon pay to be their new front-of-shirt sponsor and DXC’s £20m to be on the sleeves.That is £20m better off overall than neighbours Manchester City who get £150m – £70m from Puma, £60m from Etihad and £20m from OKX.Liverpool snatch third on £137m as a result of their deals with Nike, Standard Chartered and Expedia.And Arsenal complete the top four on £125m from Nike, Emirates and Visit Rwanda followed by Tottenham (£110m) and Newcastle (£72.5m).Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesThen come Chelsea, all the way back on £68m.Of that, £60m comes from kit suppliers Nike with Fever paying £8m to be on the sleeves.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsHowever, the Blues are missing out on tens of millions of pounds by not having anyone on the front of their shirts – the only club in the Premier League without one.SunSport revealed the Stamford Bridge giants dumped Infinite Athlete after pre-season because a club cannot change their front-of-shirt sponsors during the Premier League season – except for a one-off charity partner match or if the company goes under. Chelsea started the 2023-24 season without a shirt sponsor as well before signing the one-year £40m deal with Infinite Athlete in September.There is a big drop off then to Aston Villa in eighth on £39m – having ditched their wet-look Castore kits for adidas – followed by Everton and Leicester tied on £21.5m, pipping West Ham (£21m).Brighton (£17m), Crystal Palace (£16m), Wolves (£16m) and Fulham (£15.75m) are next ahead of Nottingham Forest (£11m) and Bournemouth (£10.5m).The bottom three is made up of Southampton (£10.2m), Brentford (£9.5m) and lastly Ipswich.The Tractor Boys earn just £6m from their kits – £1m from Umbro, Halo pay £1m to be on the sleeves and then £4m comes from promoting local hero and new investor Ed Sheeran front and centre.Manchester City’s Etihad deal is worth £60m per seasonCredit: GettyLiverpool are third with a total of £137mCredit: EPAVisit Rwanda and Emirates combine with adidas for Arsenal’s £125mCredit: GettyTottenham (£110m) and Newcastle (£72.5m) are fourth and fifthCredit: GettyIpswich are bottom of the pile despite their £4m from Ed Sheeran to sponsor the shirtsCredit: Getty More

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      Barcelona release world’s most expensive football shirt to celebrate Spanish giants’ 125th anniversary

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      FANS are in shock after discovering the price of Barcelona’s stunning new away kit.The Catalan giants unveiled a stylish black strip yesterday to celebrate their 125th anniversary.Barcelona have unveiled their away kit for this seasonCredit: FC BarcelonaLamine Yamal was among stars modelling itCredit: FC BarcelonaIt is the most expensive current kit on offer in the worldCredit: FC BarcelonaA modern maroon and blue trim, reflective Barca badge and the sponsor’s bright Spotify logo give the shirt a unique look.The Nike designed kit is also the most expensive to buy in the world direct from the club’s store.The shirt comes in at a whopping £160.Barca fans can buy the “advanced tech” version that is made from Nike’s best quality material to offer improved “mobility, breathability and ventilation” for £126.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBy adding the Champions League logo on the sleeve and a player’s name and number on the back, the cost rises by £34.The price stunned fans, with one saying: “That’s crazy. For that price, I hope it comes with a trophy.”Another added: “These kits should be more affordable.”Despite the price, the kit has flown off the shelves and is already sold out.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSClub’s most expensive kitsPrices this season:Barcelona = £160Real Madrid = £156Juventus = £153PSG = £151Chelsea = £145Bayern Munich = £143Man Utd = £138Arsenal = £132For supporters looking to buy the cheapest shirt, Barca sell the standard version of the home and away strip without any extras for £84.It is just the fourth time in the club’s history that they will play in black.Iconic stadium unrecognisable amid ‘groundbreaking’ £1.3BILLION renovation as incredible pics show host of new featuresThe colour was chosen as in all three of the previous seasons they won a trophy.Under Pep Guardiola in the 2011/12 season, Barca lifted the Copa del Rey, Super Cup and Club World Cup.In 2013/14 they won the Supercopa de Espana and seven years later it was the Copa del Rey.Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi and Pedri in Barca’s most recent black shirtCredit: AFPNeymar in the 2013/14 stripCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowCesc Fabregas in the 2011/12 black away kitCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Chelsea release new pink and black ‘punk-inspired’ third kit for 2024-25… but fans all reckon ‘Nike tick is drunk’

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      CHELSEA have channelled their inner Johnny Rotten after releasing a daring new black third kit inspired by 1970s punk rock.But fans mostly love the shirt but noticed the oddly shaped Nike tick, after the Blues thrashed Wolves 6-2 in the Premier League on Sunday.Chelsea stars Mykhailo Mudryk and Lucy Bronze model the new kitCredit: Instagram @chelseafcMoises Caicedo models the design which is based on the ‘punk rock’ explosion born in ChelseaCredit: Instagram @chelseafcThe anthracite grey and black shirt and shorts are complemented by illuminous pink and yellow trim.There is also a particular nod to the women’s game, with an upturned vertical Nike swoosh intended as a symbol celebrating its progress.The jersey also includes a fabric with ripped-up, clashing punk patterns, but the Stamford Bridge club have not confirmed a sponsor yet.Other changes see the Chelsea lion emblem coming in to replace the club’s traditional badge.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSNew women’s signing Lucy Bronze, who also wore a punk scarf, featured alongside Moises Caicedo and Chelsea flop Mykhailo Mudryk for the promo pictures.Chelsea have said the kit is based on the ‘punk rock explosion’ that was born in Chelsea five decades ago.A club statement said: “Born in Chelsea, punk was all about youth, trailblazing energy and standing out – being not like anybody else. It’s part of who we are.​”The West London outfit first introduced a black shirt as their away shirt in 2002/03 and have regularly featured the colour in kits ever since.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt was debuted by Chelsea Women in a pre-season fixture with Arsenal in the United States on Sunday.Fans both love and hate the shirt, with one saying: “The Nike tick is drunk.”Noni Madueke says ‘I’m sure Wolverhampton is a lovely town’ after Chelsea star’s accidental X-rated postA second wrote: “What the hell happened to that Nike logo?”Before another added: “Were Nike drunk when they made this Chelsea 3rd kit? Just can’t fathom why the tick is vertical?”But another X user declared: “Damn Nike cooked.”A fifth replied: “This unbelievable. I like it more than our other kits this year.”Fans were enraged with the new home shirt when it was released in June.The new home jersey takes the blue base, but features various swirls of lighter colours to replicate the effects of a paintbrush or oil spill.Chelsea ratings vs Wolves: Madueke and Palmer on fire as Blues run riot… but Mudryk has shockerNONI MADUEKE bagged himself a second-half hat-trick courtesy of Cole Palmer as Chelsea fired to a 6-2 victory away at Wolves.Palmer’s three assists and first half strike capped off a wonderful afternoon for the England ace and a game that at times resembled a basketball match.Here’s how SunSports’ Katherine Walsh rated the Blues stars…Robert Sanchez – 7/10Solid display. Held firm and kept Wolves at bay in the first half.Brilliant long ball distribution cross-pitch to Jackson who assisted Palmer’s goal and Chelsea’s second.Malo Gusto – 5Out of position for Matheus Cunha’s 26th minute equaliser and didn’t get forward enough.Failed to have an influence on the game after a quieter second 45 minutes from Wolves.Wesley Fofana – 6Had his back to goal for Wolves’ second equaliser before half-time.The ball had been guided in by a free-kick and Jorgen Strand-Larsen cleverly guided it home with his right foot.Levi Colwill – 6Not a particularly noticeable performance from the 21-year-old in a positive or negative sense.Suppose it was a solid showing but was also caught ball watching for Cunha’s goal.Pulled Cucurella away from the third brawl of the match.Marc Cucurella – 6Worked hard and found himself centre of multiple fights with Wolves players throughout the 90.Solid as ever, needing to be alert with Wolves lethal in the first half.Moises Caicedo – 6Quiet afternoon for the midfielder. Didn’t do much right or wrong.Enzo Fernandez – 7Often in the right place at the right time after clearing two Wolves’ attempts from inside the box.Battled to win the ball for Madueke’s third goal and frequently recovered possession for the visitors.Cole Palmer – 9A brilliant goal and THREE assists finished off a sensational performance from the No10 position.Somehow managed to outshine hat-trick scorer Madueke after providing all of his goals. His own notch came against the run of play just after receiving a yellow.Picked up the ball 20 yards from goal after a long Sanchez kick and lobbed Wolves keeper Jose Sa just when the visitors were hanging on.Mykhailo Mudryk – 4Enzo Marseca said he needed time and coaching to get his Chelsea career on track. But failed to make an impact against Wolves.Didn’t notice him being shipped off at half-time for former Wolves star Pedro Neto.Noni Madueke – 9The star man scored THREE in the second half after bagging against Servette on Thursday.Chelsea’s best player in the first half. The young winger has bundles of ability and energy.Looked lively and won several free-kicks in promising positions.Worth a note that he silenced the home fans who were heavily booing him throughout after his social media comments earlier today.Nicolas Jackson – 8Opened the scoring with a post header inside two minutes.But let himself down with silly antics while arguing with Cunha twice.Most non-penalty goals for Chelsea in the Premier League since the start of last season: 15.And assisted Palmer’s brilliant goal and Chelsea’s second.SUBSPedro Neto 7Put a shift in after coming on at half-time on his first return to the Molineux.Bagged himself an assist in the 80th minute.Joao Felix – 7Scored on his Chelsea 2023/24 debut after joining from Atletico Madrid for £42.6m.Combined with other new signing Neto for the goal.Christopher Nkunku – N/ARenato Veiga – N/AKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – N/A More

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      Iconic 70s pop star is inspiration for non-league club’s new football kit that leaves fans with ‘tears in their eyes’

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      IT’LL be Pina Coladas being poured rather than champagne corks popping if Northwich Victoria take a step closer to Wembley.And 1970s pop star Rupert Homes will also be toasting their FA Cup success with his favourite tipple after sending his hometown team a special delivery.Northwich Victoria have produced a kit for the ahesCredit: Northwich Victoria/Dennis WareingRupert Homes’ smash hit was the inspirationCredit: Northwich Victoria/Dennis WareingCaptain Matty Clarke models the kitCredit: Northwich Victoria/Dennis WareingThe Vics have a huge replay tomorrowCredit: Northwich Victoria/Dennis WareingThe semi-pro Midland League Premier Division outfit drew 1-1 at Barnoldswick Town on Saturday to set-up tomorrow’s preliminary round replay.But it was what the Vics were wearing rather than the result that had people talking as the fourth annual Pina Colada Festival got underway 65 miles away in Northwich.Vics, who are celebrating their 150th anniversary, were keen not to miss out on the spectacle, which was created to celebrate the 1979 hit song Escape – written by former resident Holmes.That led them to them making a special announcement first thing on Saturday to kick off the festivities – the launch of their brand new Pina Colada-themed third kit.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt was delivered all the way from Cold Springs, New York, by the man himself as they unveiled the bold number in hilarious fashion on social media.A video showed Vics captain Matty Clarke receiving a package that had a QR code asking him to scan it.That produced a video message from Holmes, who was sipping on his trademark drink, and said: “Hi Matty, it’s Northwich boy Rupert Holmes of Hemming Street saying hello to you.“I’m told that you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I’ve taken the liberty of sending you the new Northwich Victoria third kit in honour of the 150th anniversary of our beloved club.” The skipper dons the colourful new kit that comes with words “gettin’ caught in the rain” embroidered onto it.Gary Neville slams Chelsea pair who ‘aren’t kidding anybody’ and look ‘worried to death’ Fans were delighted with the eye-catching design.One said: “Bloody wow. I’ve got actual tears in my eyes. This is bloody brilliant. I didn’t realise we actually had Rupert in it too. Wow wow wow.”Another added: “Wow! Outstanding work! Can’t see there being a kit clash with that.”Clarke and his team-mates fought out an action-packed draw that saw both teams have a man sent-off.And they are set to wear their new threads when they welcome Barnoldswick at their Barton Stadium on Tuesday evening.Victory will see them reach the first qualifying round – and be just 10 wins from gracing Wembley.Mark Tonge, the social media lead at the club, told Sun Sport: “We’ve had amazing feedback on the shirt, not only in Northwich, but around the country as well from kit collectors and football fans in general.“It’s definitely a unique kit and one that will be a collectors item for years to come.Who are these famous footballers?“As a club, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary this season and wanted to celebrate it in a unique way.“We sat down with our new kit supplier Hope & Glory who helped us design a kit based upon one of our most famous former residents, Rupert Holmes.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The Pina Colada song plays a huge part in our town with the annual festival taking place hence our launch on Saturday.“I knew I wanted to get Rupert Holmes involved in our launch, and luckily enough, he was excited to help us in whatever way he could.” Can you name the famous fathers? More

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      Why don’t Chelsea have a sponsor on the front of their shirt?

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      CHELSEA will start the Premier League season without a main front-of-shirt sponsor for the second consecutive year.Last season, the Blues played the first seven matches of the season in a plain kit without a sponsor.Chelsea will begin the season without a shirt sponsorInfinite Athlete then stepped in on September 30 and were the main sponsor for the rest of the season – reportedly paying almost £40million for the privilege.But the American sports tech firm can no longer sponsor Chelsea under Premier League rules.Why don’t Chelsea have a shirt sponsor?Chelsea continued wearing Infinite Athlete on the front of their shirts throughout pre-season.It had been believed that they were going to continue at the start of the season but the Premier League has ruled against it as clubs can only have one shirt sponsor during the course of a campaign – although one change is permitted for charity partners.Infinite Athlete will remain a club partner and sponsor and have also agreed to move to be the sleeve sponsor as the Blues chase a more lucrative deal for the main placement.During pre-season, Chelsea had Infinite Athlete on their shirts – but the tech firm has been blocked by the Premier LeagueCryptocurrency exchange BingX was the sleeve sponsor last season but are now the main sponsor for the training kit, which last season was sponsored by Trivago. The hotel booking service’s deal with Chelsea has ended and it will not be renewed.Chelsea’s last long-term front-of-shirt sponsor was Three UK, who had signed a three-year deal worth £40m annually.Most read in FootballThe mobile network cut ties in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine – which also saw Roman Abramovich also forced to sell the club to Todd Boehly, Behdad Egbali and Clearlake Capital.While Three severed their deal with the men’s first team at the end of the 2022-23 season, they remain a club partner and in July became the principle sponsor for the women’s team.Who will sponsor Chelsea this season?It is so far unknown who will become the main sponsor for Chelsea.On the website, American sportswear giant Nike and BingX are listed as ‘principal partners’, while Infinite Athlete is listed as an ‘official partner’, along with a dozen others including Cadbury and Singha.Three, who were once Chelsea men’s front-of-shirt sponsor, will sponsor the women’s team this seasonBingX and Infinite Athlete were previously listed in opposite places on the Chelsea website. With Infinite Athlete expected to be unable to continue, Chelsea had been reported to be in talks with Riyadh Air.However, talks are said to have broken down with the Blues said to be asking for £50m per season.Malaysia Airlines and the Bank of America have also been rumoured to be interested, while the Blues are also said to be in talks with a Chinese tyre manufacturer – although it is not known if this is for the front of the shirt. More

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      Man Utd fans gush ‘Adidas are absolutely killing it’ as ‘genius’ video showing off 2024-25 third kit is released

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have fallen in love with the Red Devils’ third kit ahead of the new Premier League season.The strip was launched with a captivating video on social media, featuring the likes of Hollywood’s actor Barry Keoghan – who is a lifelong United fan – and a breadth of talent, young and old.Man Utd and Adidas have launched their third kit for the 24/25 seasonSaltburn actor Barry Keoghan featured in the new Adidas adCredit: X @ManUtdAnd Hojlund, Garnacho and Mainoo created their iconic celebration from last seasonCredit: X @ManUtdWell known United fan on social media Angry Ginge was also brought inCredit: X @ManUtdAdidas have brought back their classic trefoil logo to mark the brand’s 75-year anniversary in 2025.Other changes see a Red Devil emblem coming in to replace the club’s traditional badge.And Adidas Originals released a unique advert – led by BAFTA winning star Keoghan – at United’s old training ground, The Cliff, to launch the kit.The sportwear brand invited a raft of stars from both the present day and decades gone by to grace the sentimental production.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSuch is the wealth of talent in the film, you’d be forgiven for blinking and missing two Treble winners, and even the club’s longest-serving skipper.The first face seen, after Keoghan’s, is long-serving left-back Luke Shaw, who was tasked with getting some pitchside coffees.Eagle-eyed fans then spotted United’s much-loved trio of Rasmus Hojlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo perched on a wall – recreating their viral celebration against West Ham last season.Denis Irwin, Bryan Robson, Jaap Stam, and two-time FA Cup winner Frank Stapleton, who is the Saltburn actor’s second-cousin, also featured. Most read in FootballThe idea stems from the celebration after Garnacho scored against West HamFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAmad Diallo can be seen shaking his head after one of the players receives a yellow card for taking his shirt off after scoring a goal.This was a clear nod to last season’s last-gasp FA Cup victory over Liverpool, where Amad – who scored in the final seconds of extra-time – was sent off for taking his shirt off in celebration.Man Utd complete stunning £60million Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui transfers as duo arrive from Bayern MunichFans were quick to fall in love with both the kit and the advert, with one person taking to X to write: “Adidas are absolutely killing it!!”A second said: “This is probably my favourite piece of content United have ever produced 🖤.”A third read: “This is such an incredible piece of production. It’s a perfect vibe for this new kit.”A fourth wrote: “Who’s the genius behind this. WOW!”Meanwhile, the officially verified Adidas UK account wrote: “The original Manchester.”While another replied: “This is unbelievably class. I have Goosebumps.”New signing Noussair Mazraoui wearing the new third kitCredit: Instagram @manchesterunitedFormer Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand helped out with the launch of their new third kitThe new look is a hit with supporters More

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      Man Utd release 2024-25 third kit with bold colour scheme as thrilled fans say ‘we never miss with alternate strips’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have released their third kit for the new season and it is a huge hit with fans.The Red Devils unveiled the bold design today that sees red and white stripes go across the white strip’s chest.Former Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand helped out with the launch of their new third kitCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
      The new look is a hit with supportersCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
      It features the classic Adidas logoCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
      Lisandro Martinez was among the stars modelling the shirtCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
      Adidas have brought back their classic trefoil logo to mark the brand’s 75-year anniversary in 2025.The sportswear manufactures also released the third kits of Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus today.United legend Rio Ferdinand starred in the launch of the new range alongside Patrick Vieira, Zinedine Zidane, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Alessandro Del Piero, who represented their former clubs.The new look sees Adidas’ trefoil logo return to a Man Utd kit for the first time since the 1991/92 season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOther changes see a Red Devil emblem coming in to replace the club’s traditional badge.The new jersey also features “a casual straight hem shape” that differs from this season’s home and away jerseys.Fans love the shirt, with one saying: “This kit looks fire.”Another added: “Wowzers man.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third commented: “This is beautiful.”More reacted: “We never miss with alternate strips.”Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonThe new kit may look familiar to some as it appeared on MUTV in a huge gaffe last month.Man Utd’s in-house channel interviewed a fan after the friendly game with Rangers and were forced to cut away early as he was wearing a leaked fake version of the shirt.Man Utd’s third strip ditches the classic badge for a devil emblemCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited
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      Southampton reveal bold third kit as fans say ‘deserve relegation just for this’ and joke ‘Mr Blobby has sponsored it’

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      SOUTHAMPTON have released a bold new pink third kit.The Saints will certainly catch the eye as they return to the Premier League following a season in the Championship.Southampton have released their new third kitCredit: Southampton FCThe ‘bold’ new design has got fans talkingCredit: Southampton FCThe kit will also be worn by the Saints’ women’s teamCredit: Southampton FCRussell Martin’s side traditionally wear a red and white home strip, and this season have gone for a striking yellow away number.Their newly-released third kit, however, is by the far the most memorable of the trio.The strip is a garish pink, with bright yellow trim and white panels.Southampton’s website describes the Puma effort as “bold” – before adding: “The striking new third kit follows the dazzle concept for inspiration as the concept has been used on the collar and sleeves, contrasting neon pink with white.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Saints plan to debut the kit this evening, when they take on Serie A side Lazio at St Mary’s.It’s fair to say that the strip has had a mixed reaction online.One fan joked: “Mr Blobby has sponsored the third kit….”While a second claimed: “Deserve relegation just for this.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third even commented: “That might be the worst kit of all time.”But a fourth countered: “It’s a beauty.”Premier League boss Russell Martin has found love with former glamour model Lucy PinderAnd another added: “It’s a nice pink.”Saints get their Premier League campaign underway on August 17, when they travel to Newcastle.Saints will debut the kit against Lazio tonightCredit: Southampton FC More