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Adidas & Chelsea to end association in June 2017

Chelsea and Adidas have mutually agreed to end their partnership in June 2017, six years earlier than planned. The two parties had recently inked a contract extension till June 30, 2023, but the deal will now end on June 30, 2017, meaning that the Blues will have a new technical kit partner for the 2017/18 season.

Chelsea’s association with Adidas began back in the 2006 season and the German giants released the club’s 2016/17 home kit a few days ago. This 2016/17 season will therefore be the Blues’ last with Adidas. They will also pay compensation to Adidas for early termination of the contract Continue reading

New Mainz Kit 2016-17 | FSV Mainz 05 Lotto Home Jersey 2016-2017

This is the new Mainz shirt 16/17, FSV Mainz 05’s new home kit for the upcoming Bundesliga season. Made by Italian firm Lotto, the new Mainz strip was officially unveiled on 11 May, 2016 and will be worn by the club in this weekend’s crunch clash against Hertha Berlin.

At the time of writing this article, Mainz are assured of a spot in Europe next season, but can be overtaken by both Hertha and Schalke, which may see them have to settle for a Europa league qualifying spot instead of a direct berth in the group stages Continue reading