STYLE

Mauro Garfias Turns Mexican Football Culture into Statement Jackets

The Mexico Worker Jackets turn football culture into wearable design. Created by Mauro Garfias, the pieces were made for a World Cup host city event in Guadalajara as part of Mexico’s road to the tournament. Built with materials from adidas Mexico in collaboration with FIFA, the jackets pull from the country’s iconic colors and local identity. The result is a handcrafted statement that sits right between football heritage and modern style.

COLLECTIBLES

A Full World Cup Archive: adidas Drops Historic Ball Collection

adidas just opened the vault with a full historical ball collection celebrating five decades of World Cup design. Every match ball from 1974 to 2022 gets a faithful rebuild, from the Telstar panels to the Jabulani curves to the Al Rihla graphics. It’s a museum piece drop that tracks how the sport, the materials, and the culture around the tournament have shifted over time. For collectors and football heads, it’s a clean tribute to the moments that shaped the global game.

BOOTS

Mamba Mentality gets injected into the Phantom 6 with new Kobe Collection

Nike’s latest Phantom 6 capsule channels Kobe Bryant’s drive with a boot built for precision. The “Black Mamba” story comes through in the tuned Gripknit upper, the fang-tipped laces, and the snakeskin cues across the traction plate. It merges football performance with the basketball legend’s mentality, landing as one of Nike’s most crossover-ready drops this year.

MORE BOOTS

NIKE DROPS THE R10 TIEMPO “TOUCH OF GOLD”

Nike revisits one of the most iconic signatures in world football with the new R10 Tiempo “Touch of Gold.” The boot nods to Ronaldinho’s 2005 crossbar-challenge viral moment and the Tiempo line that defined an era. The refreshed version keeps the white upper and gold detailing but brings modern tech into the mix, making the heritage boot feel current without losing its soul. Good luck getting your hands on these!

KITS

Nike x BADFRIEND drop 1 of 1 Goalkeeper kit for Jorge Campos at TOMA Miami

Nike and creative collective Badfriend teamed up for a special goalkeeper kit honoring Mexican legend Jorge Campos at Nike’s TOMA Miami event. The collab dropped a uniquely styled goalkeeper jersey celebrating Campos’ bold style and impact on the game, blending classic football heritage with Badfriend’s street-influenced aesthetic.  

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ON THE PITCH

King’s League launches #KINGSTEAMUSA search for 2026 Kings World Cup

Gerard Piqué’s Kings League is tapping into the U.S. talent pool with #KingsTeamUSA, a nationwide open call for players to join Team USA at the 2026 Kings World Cup Nations in Brazil. Three winners will earn roster spots and compete under Weston McKennie and streamers Jynxzi and Castro1021, who will manage and broadcast the team’s journey. The Kings League format blends seven-a-side football with creator energy, pulling over 100 million viewers last year. 

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

A Hometown Assist: Deftones Support Street Soccer Sacramento

Deftones just linked up with GOAL Projects for a jersey and ball collab that gives back to their hometown. The band is sponsoring Los Jaguares, a Street Soccer Sacramento youth team from Oak Park, the same neighborhood where Deftones came up. The 2026 kits drop December 9, with every purchase helping keep soccer free for local kids and expanding access to fields, coaching and support. The partnership also ties into Common Goal’s artist-meets-grassroots series, bringing global reach to a community program built on connection, expression and opportunity.

COLLECTIBLES

Phaidon to release the definitive book on Nike Football Boots

Phaidon has published a full archive of Nike’s boot history, tracing how design, tech, and culture shaped the brand’s impact on the sport. The book covers everything from classic Tiempos and Mercurials to modern innovations, pairing photography with behind-the-scenes stories from Nike designers. It’s positioned as the most complete look yet at the boots that changed how players move and how fans connect with the game.

Pre-orders are live. Ships in April 2026

EVENT RECAPS

Nike & Travis Scott turned Miami Into a Movie with TOMA Finals

Experience the energy of TOMA Miami through our lens! ⚡️ Huge Thank You to nike football for having us.

COMMUNITY

Jamaica and Haiti Hurricane Relief

LOS ANGELES

WalkGood LA
Hurricane Relief Resources
Hurricane Relief Fund

ATLANTA

Donation Drive for essentials, hygiene products and baby supplies
Amazon Registry
In-person Donation Dropoff:
True Beauty 6681 Jonesboro Road, Suite 113, Morrow, Ga

ATL 4 Haiti
Dropoff Sundays | 1:30p - 6:30p
5238 Royal Woods Parkway, Suite 150, Tucker Ga

EVENTS

Upcoming Events For December

ATLANTA

Forty-One x Amplify Africa - Premier League x Afcon Pull Up
Saturday, Dec 27th | 9a - 7p
Bloom Bar Atlanta
3195 Roswell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

NEW YORK

Saturday’s Football - Coffee & Football
Dec 19 - 20
Saturday’s Football NYC
45 Crosby St, New York, NY

PORTLAND

Saturday’s Football Pop-Up
Dec 11 - 14 | Thurs-Sat: 11am to 7pm | Sunday: 11am to 4pm
415 SW 10th Ave.

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