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Barcelona’s Total 90-inspired 2025/26 third kit leaked

Barcelonaâ€s third kit for the 2025/26 season has leaked online, revealing a vibrant throwback design inspired by Nikeâ€s iconic Total 90 era.

In images shared by Footy Headlines, the shirt features a bold “Bright Mango†orange base paired with dark navy accents, echoing the clubâ€s 2009-11 away/third kit colourway.

The design draws heavily from Nikeâ€s mid-2000s Total 90 template – a style Nike has been revisiting recently for their 2025 Elite team third jerseys. Notably, the back of the shirt showcases a distinctive navy panel for player names, a hallmark of the Total 90 style.

While thereâ€s no official release date yet, the article suggests fans can expect the kit to drop “soon.â€

Once released, Barcelonaâ€s lineup for the new season will be complete, with the club’s home and away strips having already been released.

The home kit stays true to the clubâ€s heritage with the classic red and blue Blaugrana vertical stripes, a return from last seasonâ€s split half-and-half design.

The away kit, meanwhile, is part of the bold FC Barcelona x Kobe Bryant collection, blending football tradition with basketball greatness. It features a striking gold base with violet and black accents, textured with a subtle snakeskin print – a tribute to Kobeâ€s “Black Mamba†legacy – along with his logo alongside the club crest.

A fresh yet nostalgic lineup, Barcelona is setting the tone for a season that honours its rich past while looking firmly toward the future.

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Premier League x Stonewall partnership ends, new LGBTQ+ campaign to be launched

ThePremier League is set to introduce a new LGBTQ+ inclusion campaign after ending its partnership with Stonewall, the charity behind the widely recognised Rainbow Laces initiative.

Stonewallâ€s Rainbow Laces campaign, launched in 2013, became a fixture across English football, with players from all Premier League clubs wearing rainbow-coloured laces and captains donning rainbow armbands to promote acceptance and equality. The campaign aimed to support LGBTQ+ rights and foster inclusivity among fans and young people.

After over a decade of collaboration, the league will now lead its own campaign, timed to coincide with LGBTQ+ History Month in February, The Telegraph report.

“Rainbow Laces has benefited from a wide range of partners with a natural ebb and flow reflecting cultural and sporting changes,” a Stonewall spokesperson told BBC Sport.

“Alongside other sporting bodies the FA has been instrumental in advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion at the grassroots level and more recently the Women’s Super League has taken up the mantle as the women’s game has grown – enabling Rainbow Laces to reach more diverse audiences.”

Despite Stonewall’s efforts, recent reports from Kick It Out reveal an alarming increase in discriminatory incidents in football, including rises in sexism, transphobia and faith-based abuse, with racism continuing to be the most prevalent issue.

Controversies around players†attitudes to rainbow armbands have also made headlines. Last season, Ipswich captain Sam Morsy declined to wear one due to religious beliefs, while Crystal Palaceâ€s Marc Guéhi faced criticism for personalising his armband with the phrase “I Love Jesus.â€

Additionally, Manchester United scrapped plans for LGBTQ+ support jackets after a player refused to participate.

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Marc Guehi caused controversy with his captain’s armband last season. / Richard Pelham/GettyImages

With no openly gay or bisexual players currently in the Premier League, and the surge in discriminatory incidents, some question the timing of the split from Stonewall – an organisation highly respected for its work in LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Details of the Premier Leagueâ€s new campaign are still under wraps, but as the league presses “reset,†thereâ€s hope it will introduce a meaningful and effective initiative that advances equality rather than undermines it.

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Crystal Palace star pays for £1,000 of drinks at pub for jubilant fans

Dean Henderson is fast becoming a fan favourite at Crystal Palace, not just for his performances on the pitch but for his down-to-earth generosity off it.

After playing a starring role last seasonâ€s FA Cup final win over Manchester City – a historic moment that delivered Palaceâ€s first major trophy – Henderson was once again the hero in the Community Shield showdown against Liverpool.

In front of a buzzing crowd at Wembley Stadium, the England international goalkeeper made crucial saves during the penalty shootout, denying both Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott. His heroics helped Oliver Glasnerâ€s side clinch the trophy and kick off the new season in style.

But Hendersonâ€s goodwill didnâ€t stop there.

Following the game, he made a surprise visit to a local pub where he posed for selfies with fans. In a generous gesture, he reportedly put down a £1,000 tab, inviting Palace supporters to enjoy a few drinks on him.

“Legend. Totally gets this club. Cheers,†one fan wrote on Instagram alongside a selfie with the goalkeeper.

One fan, however, walked away with arguably something even more valuable than a few drinks and a selfie.

After the penalty shootout win, Henderson accidentally left his water bottle by the goalposts. Wrapped around it was a cheat sheet detailing Liverpoolâ€s penalty tendencies – including correctly pointed out the way both Mac Allister and Elliott would go with their saved efforts.

That bottle found its way into the hands of a lucky supporter, giving them a certified piece of Crystal Palace – and Wembley – history.

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Lille unveil Citadel-inspired 2025/26 third kit

LOSC Lille have dropped their stunning third kit for the 2025/26 season – and itâ€s loaded with history, symbolism, and style.

The design pays tribute to Sporting Club Fivois, one of the two clubs that merged to form LOSC in 1944, as well as Lilleâ€s most iconic landmark: the Citadel of Lille, a 17th-century fortress that still stands today.

Drenched in a deep blue base – a colour once worn by SC Fives – the shirt features gold and black accents, drawn from the traditional colours of Flanders, the northern French region Lille calls home.

At the heart of the design lies an abstract geometric print of jagged, structured lines – a visual homage to the Citadelâ€s sharp architecture and the strength it represents. That theme carries into the badge itself: LOSCâ€s iconic five-sided crest is inspired by the pentagonal structure of the fortress.

“The Citadel has stood as a symbol of strength and determination in Lille for centuries, and we wanted to bring that spirit onto the pitch with this kit,” said Kenny McCallum, Senior Director of New Balance Football Product. “This yearâ€s Third Kit is a tribute to the clubâ€s heritage and a reminder of the qualities that make the Dogues so formidable.â€

As Lille enter a new era – with stars like Jonathan David and Angel Gomes departing, and experienced names like Olivier Giroud and Arnaud Bodart arriving – theyâ€ll be hoping this kitâ€s symbolism of resilience becomes more than just design.

The LOSC Lille 2025/26 third shirt is available now via New Balance and selected global retailers.

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Chelsea baffled after £30,000 worth of camera equipment mysteriously disappears

Chelsea have reported a bizarre incident at their Cobham training base after £30,000 worth of camera equipment mysteriously went missing.

The Blues contacted Surrey Police following the unexpected disappearance of the gear, The Sunreport, which was discovered after the first-team returned to training ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Cobham, Chelseaâ€s sprawling £20 million facility located around 20 miles from Stamford Bridge, is one of the most secure and high-tech training centres in the Premier League.

While itâ€s possible the equipment was simply misplaced during the off-season – with much of the clubâ€s backroom staff only now returning from summer breaks – the suspicious nature of the incident prompted the club to involve authorities.

Chelsea did not respond to 90min’s request for comment.

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Cobham is about 20 miles away from Stamford Bridge. / ADRIAN DENNIS/GettyImages

Chelsea has been hit by thefts before – though not at Cobham itself.

Raheem Sterlingâ€s Surrey home was infamously broken into during the 2022 World Cup, with thieves taking £300,000 worth of watches. Reece James also had a safe stolen from his house in 2021, containing his Champions League and Euro 2020 runners-up medals.

So while this might be a case of summer brain fog – itâ€s no wonder the Blues are being extra cautious.

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Punches thrown in nasty brawl between Como and Real Betis

A so-called “friendly†between Como 1907 and Real Betis turned anything but, descending into a full-blown brawl that saw punches thrown, red cards handed out, and even a teammate accidentally getting caught in the crossfire.

The drama erupted just before halftime at the Estadio Municipal de La Línea de la Concepción in Cádiz. Two heavy challenges on Betis stars Giovani Lo Celso and Isco lit the fuse, sparking a heated clash between both squads.

Como midfielder Maxi Perrone and Betis’ Pablo Fornals exchanged punches, as players from both teams swarmed in. Amid the scuffle, Betis striker Cucho Hernández aimed a punch at a Como player – only to accidentally land it on his own teammate, Natan. A truly painful case of friendly fire.

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There were punches thrown during a recent match between Real Betis and Como. / Fran Santiago/GettyImages

The referee initially sent off Perrone and Héctor Bellerín, though the red card for Bellerín was later reversed and issued to Fornals instead – much to Bellerínâ€s visible frustration.

The match eventually resumed, with Como – coached by Cesc Fàbregas – sealing a 3-2 win thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Iván Azón.

Como now head into their clash with Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy, while Betis continue preparations with a final tune-up against Málaga. But after this dust-up, both clubs might be focusing as much on anger management as tactics.

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