Marcus Rashford Adds New Tattoo Numbers to His Collection

Marcus Rashford has found room for two more numbers on a body already mapped out in ink and milestones. The Manchester United forward has added 14 and 9 to his collection of tattooed shirt numbers, according to Manchester-based tattoo artist Dale McGovern, joining the familiar 39, 19 and 10 that already trace his journey.

The 14 nods to Barcelona. That first step abroad. That season where he pulled on the No. 14 shirt and helped the Catalan club to La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup. A short chapter, but a decorated one – and now permanently marked on his skin.

The 9 tells a different story. Rashford wore it at Aston Villa, then brought it back with him to Old Trafford, where it became the fourth shirt number of his United career. Another number, another era, another reminder that his path has been anything but straight.

Jersey Story provided the visuals that tie the narrative together: a career in numbers, written in ink.

Persik Kediri step into Adidas era with bold purple home

In Indonesia, Persik Kediri have pulled back the curtain on their new home kit for the 26-27 Indonesian Super League season, the first born from their fresh partnership with Adidas.

The design is unapologetically Persik: deep purple dominates the shirt, a rich base that lets the details do the talking. Instead of the traditional shoulder placement, Adidas shifts the iconic Three Stripes to run vertically down the sides of the torso in crisp white, slimming the profile and sharpening the silhouette.

A classic crew-neck collar, perforated sleeves, a white Adidas logo and the club crest crowned by two gold stars give the shirt a clean, modern edge. Across the chest, the AFG (#AthletesForGood) sponsor mark cuts through the purple without overpowering it.

Purple shorts. Purple socks. One unified, streamlined look for a club stepping into a new chapter with a heavyweight brand on their side.

V.League 2 embraces fresh identity with festival-inspired sleeve badges

Vietnam’s V.League 2 is changing its look at a delicate moment. The league has unveiled a new rhombus-shaped sleeve badge, drawing directly from the bold colours and shapes of traditional festival flags – the core theme of VPF’s revamped visual identity for professional football in the country.

The timing is striking. For the first time in 24 years, V.League 2 will run without a title sponsor after its deal with Gold Star Beer expired and no replacement has yet been secured. A new badge, a new visual language, but a gap on the commercial front.

On the terraces and online, though, the reaction to the design has been warm. Fans have praised the modern, confident look – a small but visible statement that the league is intent on moving forward, even as it hunts for a new headline partner.

Arsenal lock in 26-27 squad numbers as title defence looms

In North London, the numbers are set. With the summer transfer window closed, Arsenal’s men’s squad list for the 26-27 season is confirmed, and kit expert and collector @ArsenalShirt has laid out the full visual of who wears what as the Premier League champions gear up to defend their crown.

New faces slide straight into iconic shirts. Viktor Gyökeres takes on the weight of the number 14. Eberechi Eze steps into the creative glare of the number 10. Bruno Guimarães keeps his trusted 39.

At the back, the rebuild is clear in the numbering: Cristhian Mosquera at 3, Piero Hincapié at 5, Ezri Konsa at 15. Christos Tzolis and Noni Madueke take 17 and 20, while Martin Zubimendi is handed 36.

In goal, there’s continuity and depth. David Raya remains in 1, with Kepa Arrizabalaga at 13 and Illan Meslier at 30.

The core of the title-winning side holds its familiar identity: Bukayo Saka in 7, captain Martin Ødegaard in 8, Declan Rice in 41. One number stands out for its absence. The 9 shirt is vacant after summer departures, left open as a question mark over the next focal point of Arsenal’s attack.

Promising academy talents Myles Lewis-Skelly (49) and Max Dowman (56) are officially folded into the senior list, underlining the club’s intent to keep the production line running beneath the headline signings.

Galatasaray extend Alfemo shirt deal into new season

In Turkey, Galatasaray have moved to maintain continuity off the pitch. The club has reached an agreement to extend its shirt sponsorship with furniture brand Alfemo for the 26-27 campaign.

Operating under the Zeren Group umbrella, Alfemo will again occupy the side panel and underarm sponsor slots on Galatasaray’s domestic Süper Lig match shirts. The relationship only began midway through the 25-26 season after a February 2026 agreement, but both parties have seen enough to carry it on.

Talks over the summer tested the market. The outcome: stay the course. An official announcement from the club is expected in the coming days, but the branding on next season’s shirts is already effectively decided.

Auckland FC carry the Waitākere Ranges on the road

Across the Tasman, Auckland FC and New Balance have rolled out a striking away kit for the 26-27 A-League season, one that turns the city’s landscape into a travelling emblem.

The shirt is predominantly white, framed by fine blue piping along the seams. The drama comes on the front: vertical trails of tiny blue raindrops cascade down the torso, then gather and darken towards the hem to form the silhouette of misty mountaintops – a clear homage to the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

The goalkeeper version flips the palette. Navy blue takes over as the base, with the white graphics providing contrast. Both shirts share a round collar, a gold A-League chest badge marking Auckland FC as defending champions, and the club motto, “Always Advance. Never Retreat,” printed inside the collar as a hidden mantra.

The reveal took place at Muriwai Beach, the rugged black sands and wild surf mirroring the kit’s sense of place. Both the away and goalkeeper shirts are already on sale through the club’s channels and selected retailers, ready to follow the Black Knights wherever the fixture list sends them.

USM Alger and Macron unveil sharp 26-27 home and away

In Algeria, USM Alger and long-term technical partner Macron have presented a new home-and-away set for 26-27 that leans on clean lines and subtle detail.

The home kit stays loyal to the club’s identity: a strong red base, enriched by faint tonal textures woven into the fabric. Black trims the collar and sleeve cuffs, each edged with fine red piping for definition. 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 stretch across the front without overwhelming the design.

The away shirt flips the script. A pristine white base is sliced by thin red and black pinstripes running vertically down the front, giving the shirt a light, tailored feel. The rounded collar and cuffs echo the home kit with two-tone black and red finishes, while solid black logos tie the look together.

It’s a set built for clarity: no gimmicks, just strong colours and sharp execution for a club that expects to be noticed on every pitch it visits.

FC Cartagena finally return to stripes after delay

In Spain, FC Cartagena and Macron have at last revealed the club’s 26-27 home kit, ending a frustrating wait caused by manufacturing and administrative delays that forced “La Albinegra” to wear a plain grey catalog shirt throughout pre-season.

The new shirt is a return to identity. Classic black and white vertical stripes run down the front, thinner and more numerous than in recent years to create a busier, more dynamic pattern. Within the black stripes, a subtle dot effect adds depth without shouting for attention.

Then comes the twist: vivid magenta-pink accents light up the crewneck collar, sleeve cuffs and Macron Hero branding, injecting a flash of colour into a traditionally monochrome look.

Local telecommunications firm Telecartagena appears as the main front-of-shirt sponsor for the first time, with Inmohogares taking the sleeve slot. Black shorts and socks complete a kit that finally looks and feels like Cartagena again, just in time for the real games to start.

Highlanders FC mark 100 years with powerful centenary collection

In Zimbabwe, Highlanders FC have chosen to celebrate their centenary with more than a badge. Partnering with Looks Sportswear, the Bulawayo giants have launched a full “Bosso @100” collection for the 26-27 season, a three-shirt set that pays tribute to a century of football in bold, unapologetic style.

The home shirt keeps the famous black and white vertical stripes but fractures them with jagged geometric breaks across the upper chest and lower hem. The result is a design that feels both rooted in tradition and crackling with modern energy. A black V-neck collar and black sleeve cuffs frame the chaos.

Alongside it sits an all-black alternate jersey, stripped back and elegant, lifted by a classic white polo collar and matching cuff trim. The third option flips to white, broken by strong red side panels and fiery gradient shoulder stripes that streak across the top of the shirt.

Every piece in the collection carries a dedicated centenary crest placed centrally on the chest, sitting between the Looks manufacturer logo and the traditional Highlanders shield. Energy company Sakunda takes prime position across the front of all three designs.

One club. One hundred years. Three shirts that ask a simple question of everyone who pulls them on this season: what kind of legacy do you want to leave in the next hundred?