Nov 12, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel watches action between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Vikings probably need an extra WR3 for the 2026 campaign, and Pro Football Focus knows just the guy: veteran Deebo Samuel. The wideout curiously hasn’t signed anywhere through two months of free agency, a drought that could end if PFF’s Bradley Locker gets his way.
Samuel would bring experience, versatility, and another catch-and-run weapon to Minnesota’s offense.
Samuel is 30 years old and should have a few productive seasons left in the tank.
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Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. secures a scoring catch in stride, with Oct 5, 2025 set at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood as he finishes a touchdown against the Chargers during second-half action, highlighting his playmaking ability and impact in open space during a key road matchup. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
PFF: Vikings Should Sign Samuel
Locker sized up the NFL’s 1o best free agents on the open market last week and where they should land. On Samuel, he picked the Vikings and wrote, “The Vikings put an emphasis on retooling their impressive defense in the draft, grabbing Caleb Banks, Jake Golday and Domonique Orange with their first three picks.”
“However, Minnesota could use more at receiver after losing Jalen Nailor to the Raiders. Samuel’s effectiveness has taken a step back over the last two campaigns, but he still finished 2025 with a 70.3 PFF receiving grade and 1.66 yards per route run.”
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The Vikings did not draft any receivers last month despite a widespread expectation for them to do so.
Locker added, “Further, Samuel’s 6.5 yards after the catch per reception was fourth among wideouts with 95 or more targets. Next to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, Samuel could help fill Nailor’s void in the slot while infusing more juice after the catch and overall creativity for Kevin O’Connell.”
The Career Output
Samuel certainly has the career numbers for Minnesota’s WR3 job. Here’s his receiving resume since turning pro in 2019:
Samuel, too, is known for his versatility, able to run the football as a tailback better than most wide receivers. In seven seasons, he’s tabulated over 1,200 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns. His speed isn’t quite the same these days, but the Vikings could still get creative with him.
Would-Be WR Corps
Suppose Minnesota runs with PFF’s idea, adding Samuel from free agency. Before training camp, the WR depth chart would look like this:
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WR1: Justin Jefferson WR2: Jordan Addison WR3: Deebo Samuel WR4: Tai Felton WR5: Myles Price WR6: Jeshaun Jones WR7: Dontae Fleming WR8: Joaquin Davis WR9: Dillon Bell WR10: Luke Wysong WR11: Marcus Sanders WR12: Shaleak Knotts
Jefferson-Addison-Samuel would form one of the NFL’s top WR3 trios, and few would debate it. In fact, Samuel’s production from last year in Washington — 72 catches, 727 yards, and 5 TDs — would be just what the doctor ordered in O’Connell’s offense, even dwarfing Nailor’s 2025 campaign, when he banked 444 receiving yards.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. breaks free downfield for a long score, with Oct 10, 2024 placed at Lumen Field in Seattle as he outruns defenders on a 76-yard touchdown against the Seahawks, showcasing explosive speed and run-after-catch ability during first-half action. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Our Janik Eckardt on the prospect of Samuel to Minnesota: “Samuel has been an outstanding after-the-catch player in the NFL, something the Vikings have lacked in recent years. Sure, Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison can run with the ball in their hands, but they are far too valuable down the field. Samuel, meanwhile, excels in the short passing game.”
“That could be attractive for the Vikings, especially with Kyler Murray under center, whose short passing rate has been off the charts. His asking price could be a challenge for the Vikings, though. While his athleticism has declined, he might still view himself as a WR2 in the league and the Vikings wouldn’t offer a groundbreaking salary for someone who’d be third in their WR hierarchy. The Jennings sweepstakes might present a comparable problem.”
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Minnesota needs a WR3; that’s not a controversial take, unless it loves Felton, who barely played as a rookie in 2025. It’s a safe bet to assume that interim general manager Rob Brzezinski will end up with a wideout who used to play for the 49ers:
Brandon Aiyuk
Jauan Jennings
Deebo Samuel
San Francisco wants to trade Aiyuk, probably after June 1st, when the financial pain will diminish. He’s arguably the best option of the three. Jennings met with the Vikings’ brass last week, though no contract came together.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel reacts during live game action, with Dec 19, 2021 centered at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara as he shows emotion in the third quarter against the Falcons, capturing intensity and engagement during a home performance late in the regular season. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports.
And then there’s Samuel, whom PFF has nominated as the wisest fit.
Samuel will turn 31 during the 2026 playoffs. His birth name is Tyshun Raequan.
Manchester City scored a late equaliser against Everton but defender Marc Guehi’s error proved significant with the margins in the title race with Arsenal so small
Manchester City’s stars have rallied around Marc Guehi after the England international’s error cost the Premier League title challengers against Everton. Rayan Cherki, Nathan Ake and Gianluigi Donnarumma all responded after Guehi spoke out.
The January signing produced a disappointing backpass that released Everton forward Thierno Barry to equalise in the 68th minute after Jeremy Doku had given Pep Guardiola’s side the lead. Everton won some momentum to then go 3-1 up, thanks to another striker from Barry and a goal from Jake O’Brien.
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Following the match, Guehi acknowledged that he needed to do better and was focused on an improved performance against Brentford at the weekend.
“I need to do better,” he said on Instagram. “But we keep going & focused on the next. Thank you for your support as always! Thank you Jesus!”
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A wave of support followed his post with team-mate Cherki sending an emphatic reply. “You are STRONG,” he said, accompanied by two fire emojis.
Ake and Donnarumma both responded with hearts to Guehi’s words.
Thierry Henry could not understand the defender’s thought process in playing the ball back inside his own area. The former Arsenal forward believes the ex-Crystal Palace star would have been aware of Barry’s presence.
“I don’t know why Guehi makes that pass because you know he’s offside,” he said. “It’s tough on the defence because you hold the line so well. You put him offside, you know he’s offside.
“I don’t know why Guehi here, doesn’t keep the ball and step out with it. He knows. He passes the ball. They were nervous as soon as Everton went more direct, long ball, fighting for the second ball.”
Speaking following the match, Guardiola admitted that Premier League success is now out of his team’s control.
“It depends. [The title] is not in our hands. Before that game it was, and Arsenal’s as well. But now, in our hands, no,” Guardiola said.
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“We have four games in the Premier League, next is Brentford, and it will be quite similar because the competitors are good, and we will see what happens. “Of course, [we go into those games with belief], like we came here.”
Xavi Hernandez is under consideration by Chelsea to be their next manager, as they lean towards a coaching ideology already set down by the four years of the ownership so far.
The London club are undergoing what is described as a “period of self-reflection” after the debacle of the Liam Roseniorappointment and a generally disappointing season outside the FA Cup, but have naturally had to consider what next as they want everything fully in place for pre-season.
The feeling is that the club have made significant progress in instilling a football identity that is now visible in the academy right down through the age groups, and that one of the values of Enzo Maresca was that his teams typified this approach.
Chelsea consequently want to persevere with a coach of similar principles, which is how Xavi has come into a conversation that also includes Xabi Alonso, Porto’s Franceso Farioli and Cesc Fabregas. Fabregas, however, is not expected to leave Como this summer.
Andoni Iraola is also greatly admired by the football hierarchy but he is seen as of a separate school to the other contenders. Chelsea would have to weigh up whether to commit to a deviation of approach for the first time were they to push for the Basque, although they do have considerable competition for his signature.
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Hence, Xavi has become a name more prominently mentioned. He has been out of work since leaving Barcelona in 2024, a three-year period that brought one league title.
While the manner in which that spell ended has brought more debate about his potential and career, there is a belief that Xavi himself has sought to learn from the period, and that part of the issues were because of his emotional attachment to his boyhood club.
The Catalan now wants a “project” that would allow more space than Spanish football usually allows.
The 2026 Truist Championship heads back to Quail Hollow in North Carolina, and a four-time winner of the event (who is also the reigning Masters champion) is the pre-tournament betting favorite. Here is everything you need to know about the Truist Championship odds and other betting favorites to start the week.
Truist Championship betting favorites
The last time we saw Rory McIlroy, he was wearing the green jacket on Sunday at Augusta National after winning the 2026 Masters. McIlroy then took some time off following his second Masters victory, but now that break is over.
McIlroy returns to the Truist Championship this week, an event he has dominated in his career. McIlroy has four career wins at the Quail Hollow event, though the tournament was then known as the Wells Fargo Championship. He comes into the week as the betting favorite with +600 odds-to-win.
However, no golfer is hotter than the player in second in the pre-tournament Truist odds: Cameron Young (+900). Young is fresh off a Signature Event win at the Cadillac Championship, which followed his breakthrough victory at the 2026 Players Championship.
You can see the top 20 and ties in the 2026 Truist Championship betting odds as of Monday morning below, or download the Fanatics Sportsbook app to see the full list of odds and bets for this week.
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2026 Truist Championship betting odds (top 20 and ties)
Rory McIlroy (+600) Cameron Young (+900) Xander Schauffele (+1000) Matt Fitzpatrick (+1400) Ludvig Aberg (+1600) Tommy Fleetwood (+2200) Si Woo Kim (+2500) Nicolai Hojgaard (+2800) Patrick Cantlay (+3250) Rickie Fowler (+3250) Robert MacIntyre (+3250) Sam Burns (+3250) Adam Scott (+3500) Hideki Matsuyama (+3500) Min Woo Lee (+3500) Viktor Hovland (+3500) Ben Griffin (+4000) Chris Gotterup (+4500) Harris English (+4500) J.J. Spaun (+4500) Jake Knapp (+4500) Jordan Spieth (+4500) Maverick McNealy (+4500) Sepp Straka (+4500)
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The UFC announced the main and co-main events for its upcoming return to Baku, Azerbaijan.
Lightweights Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres will compete in a five-round main event, while middleweights Sharabutdin Magomedov and Michel Pereira meet in a three-round co-headliner.
Fiziev, 33, is the No. 11-ranked lightweight contender who defeated Ignacio Bahamondes in June of 2025 when the UFC debuted in Baku.
Torres is unranked with a 5-1 UFC record whose lone loss was to Bahamondes in September 2024. The 31-year-old from Mexico is coming off consecutive first-round technical knockout wins over Drew Dober and Grant Dawson in 2025.
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The June 27 card is scheduled to take place at Baku Crystal Hall like last year’s event.
Magomedov is coming off a decision win over Canada’s Marc-Andre Barriault and Pereira won a split decision over Zach Reese in his most recent outing.
Fiziev is one of a handful of fighters in the UFC who represent Azerbaijan. The others are fellow lightweights Tofiq Musayev and Nazim Sadykhov, both of whom also competed on the Baku card from last year.
More matchups will be announced for the event in the coming week. It is not clear whether Musayev and/or Sadykhov will be added to the lineup.
Manchester City will host their FA Youth Cup final against Manchester United at their smaller Joie Stadium after turning down an offer to switch it to Old Trafford.
City were drawn at home for the game but are unable to use the main pitch, with Pep Guardiola’s first team still having three home Premier League games to play.
United, who last won the trophy in 2022 – when more than 60,000 were at Old Trafford to watch a team including Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho beat Nottingham Forest – told City they were prepared to host the game.
City said no, so the game will be played at the 7,000-capacity ground, which is used by the club’s Premier League 2 and women’s teams.
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The club have used the stadium to host Youth Cup finals previously but since 2000, every other host club has played the game at their main stadium.
Two years ago a crowd of 20,000 watched City beat Leeds United in the final at Etihad Stadium.
It is a repeat of the 1986 final, hosted over two legs at Old Trafford and Maine Road and won by City.
United sources feel it is a mistake and will cost the majority of the players involved an experience in what could turn out to be the biggest game of their lives.
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City are yet to confirm a date for the game but it is likely to take place on Thursday, 14 May. The club have been asked for a response.
The 2026 Truist Championship begins this week at Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the PGA Tour tournament, including a full Truist Championship TV schedule, streaming information and complete tee times for the first and second rounds once they are released.
How to watch Truist Championship
Last year, the Truist Championship, formerly known as the Wells Fargo Championship, was played at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. But only for one year. Quail Hollow Club, the longtime home of the event, was busy preparing to host the 2025 PGA Championship.
This year, the Truist heads back to Quail Hollow in North Carolina, and while it’s not a major like last year’s PGA, it is a PGA Tour Signature Event with a $20 million purse. The player who won last year’s PGA at Quail Hollow, Scottie Scheffler, is not in the field this week. But many of the other top Tour stars are.
Joining McIlroy in the field is last week’s winner and newly minted World No. 3 Cameron Young, as well as the man he took that ranking from, World No. 4 Matt Fitzpatrick.
CBS and Golf Channel will provide TV coverage of the 2026 Truist Championship, while PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will offer streaming coverage and featured group coverage all week long. Paramount+ will air simulcasts of CBS’s coverage.
You can find complete information about streaming or watching the tournament on TV below.
What: 2026 Truist Championship Where: Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, N.C. When: Thursday-Sunday, May 7-10 Purse: $20 million ($3.6 million winner’s share)
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How to watch on TV
CBS and Golf Channel will air TV coverage of the 2026 Truist Championship this week. Check out the full TV schedule below.
Thursday, May 7: 2-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel) Friday, May 8: 2-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel) Saturday, May 9: 1-3 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); 3-6 p.m. ET (CBS) Sunday, May 10: 1-3 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); 3-6 p.m. ET (CBS)
How to watch online, streaming
You can watch the 2026 Truist Championship online via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, including exclusive early coverage starting at 7:30 a.m. ET all four days of the tournament. ESPN+ will also provide featured hole and featured group coverage for every round. You can stream CBS’s coverage on Paramount+.
This Saturday night, Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois go toe-to-toe in one of the most intriguing bouts in British heavyweight history, with the WBO crown at stake.
Ahead of the action, well-respected former trainer and fight analyst, Teddy Atlas, has made his prediction for how the contest will play out.
Wardley announced himself on the world stage with a knockout win against Justis Huni whilst behind on the cards, last summer. Then, in just his second outing beyond the domestic level, he halted Joseph Parker to claim the WBO Interim title.
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Oleksandr Usyk decided not to face Wardley and subsequently vacated the belt, allowing the Ipswich fan-favourite to be elevated to full world champion, but the 31-year-old has agreed to a difficult first defence against ‘Triple D’ – who lost his IBF strap to Usyk last time out.
As a result, Saturday night is sure to be telling for both men and, on his YouTube channel, Atlas explained why the similar strengths of both Wardley and Dubois make this fight so interesting.
“It might come down to who lands first. Both guys are big punchers and the punch that they deliver with the most frequency and knockout power is the right hand – and they both get hit with right hands. They both have been caught with right hands, so both of them are susceptible to the other guy’s forte, to the other guy’s strength.
“The mental is always important, where is a guy mentally? 75% of this is mental. That edge has to go, right now, to Wardley, who just won a heavyweight title, he is undefeated and Dubois is coming off a knockout loss to Usyk. So, mentally you gotta have the edge for Wardley, but Dubois has been here before.
“Dubois is much more experienced and I don’t mean [just] in the pro’s, I mean he had an amateur background. What makes Wardley so extraordinary, and makes his story so extraordinary, is that he had no amateur fights.”
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When it came to a prediction, Atlas believes the fight will last no longer than eight rounds and says he ‘cannot go against’ Wardley.
“It’s a very interesting fight. I am going to go with the under [8.5 rounds]. I think that Dubois has got a chance of winning this fight, I do, but I am not going against Wardley, not when he is on this magic carpet ride.”
The outlook for Saturday’s Group 2 Hollindale Stakes altered on Monday following Pride Of Jenni’s official entry into the $500,000 Group 2 prize.
This mare, popular with fans, appears in the 20 nominations for the Gold Coast race, which lists the last two Melbourne Cup winners Knight’s Choice and Half Yours.
For Pride Of Jenni, the 1800-metre test represents her first outing since placing fifth in the Group 1 Queen Of The Turf (1600m) at Randwick April 11, as owner Tony Ottobre revealed her recovery prompted the decision with trainer Ciaron Maher to venture to Queensland.
“It was never the plan, we were always going to give her the three runs in the autumn, which were some very high-level races,” Ottobre told SENTrack.
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“She came out of those three runs a treat so we thought it’d probably be wise just to keep her ticking over while she was semi-spelling at Bong Bong Farm, which is in New South Wales, and the news coming back to me was that she was pretty keen and happy to keep going.
“It would have been remiss of us not to take her to Queensland and let the Queensland public have a look at this fantastic, beautiful animal that’s won Horse of the Year go around and hopefully do her thing where she can get out to a margin and stretch them and make it all exciting.”
Subject to a performance in line with hopes this weekend, the mare targets the Group 1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on May 23 next.
She has raced in Queensland just once before, taking 10th in last year’s Doomben Cup.
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Coming into her Queen Of The Turf fifth was a tight second to Light Infantry Man in the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m), off a third on resumption in the Group 1 All-Star Mile (1600m).
Confirmation saw Pride Of Jenni pair with She’s A Hustler at $5 for second in Hollindale Stakes markets, behind Half Yours at $2.25.
Discover the betting sites offering competitive racing odds for the Hollindale Stakes.
Paul Seixas has announced that he will be competing in the 2026 Tour de France. At 19, he will be the youngest rider to start the Tour since 1937.
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In football, Manchester City drew with Everton and saw Arsenal pull ahead at the top of the Premier League table. Chelsea lost their sixth consecutive league match. The French team has qualified for the round of 16 at the Men’s Team World Table Tennis Championships.
Whether you’re a red or a blue, there are huge discounts to be found at one major sport retailer – but only hours remain
Jake Hackney Senior Consumer Writer, Aidan McCartney and Kieran Isgin
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Football fans can save up to 70% on kits, jerseys and other merchandise in a flash sale running today. The deals have just gone live at Kitbag, which has slashed the price of more than 2,000 items in its end-of-season clearance.
Throughout the sale, fans can findreduced home, away and third kits for men, women and children. Discounts are available on the 2025/26 kits for Man Cityand Man Unitedwith this season’s adult men’s jerseys reduced to £30 while kids kits are as low as £9.60.
To unlock the lower prices, fans simply need to enter the code SAVE at checkout. The sale won’t be around for long, however, with Kitbag confirming the code will expire tonight at 11.59pm (May 5).
With the World Cup now just weeks away, England supporters can also browse a range of Three Lions gear as alternatives to the new Nike kit, including the 2024 edition and some classic retro shirts. Kitbag also stocks jerseys and kits from numerous overseas clubs, including Spanish giants Real Madrid and Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain, with fans able to knock more than £60 off selected items during the sale.
For those browsing this weekend’s Kitbag end-of-season sale, the retailer has garnered thousands of glowing Trustpilot reviews, with customers commending the quality, value and service. One shopper writes: “Ordered two shirts, came two days later. All good, sweet as.”
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Another states: “Bought two kits for my grandsons. Great quality, price. Sizes spot on. Kept informed throughout the transaction arrived as stated with free postage.” One customer experienced a delivery problem but remained satisfied overall, writing: “Had an issue where my first item was messed up in delivery but they refunded and let me keep the item. I then re-purchased and it was amazing service.”
Kitbag has slashed up to 70% off football kits and merch in its end-of-season sale, including from Premier League clubs like Man United, Man City, Liverpool, Everton, Arsenal, Spurs and more.
Another glowing five-star review reads: “Excellent service, products and price. I ordered football kit for my grandson, the price was unbelievably good so I worried it would be fake. It is however the genuine kit. I couldn’t be more pleased.”
Here’s a breakdown of some of our top picks in Kitbag’s major sale…
Manchester United adidas Home Minikit 2024-25 – From £45 to £9.60
The Manchester United 2024-25 home minikitis a complete three-piece set designed for young supporters, featuring a jersey and shorts that replicate the first-team look worn at Old Trafford. The design has a vibrant red gradient that transitions from light to dark, accented by the iconic white Adidas stripes and a heat-applied club crest.
Beyond its appearance, the kit is engineered for comfort and sustainability, coming with moisture-wicking AEROREADY technology to keep children cool and dry.
Manchester City PUMA Home Shirt 2024-25 – Kids – From £60 to £12
The Manchester City 2024-25 youth home shirtis a tribute to the city’s local identity, specifically featuring a unique 0161 area code graphic integrated into the collar and cuffs. The shirt is designed with a standard fit and short sleeves, making it a versatile choice for both young athletes on the pitch and fans in the stands.
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The jersey usesPUMA’s dryCELL technology, which is engineered to wick moisture away from the body to keep the wearer cool and dry. It is made from 100% polyester and features the official club crest alongside the PUMA logo and sponsor branding.
Manchester United adidas Home Shirt 2025-26 – From £60 to £30
The Manchester United 2025-26 youth home shirt features a design inspired by the “Theatre of Dreams.” The jersey stands out with an abstract sleeve graphic that uses multiple shades of red to represent various elements of Old Trafford, including the pitch, stands, and tunnel.
Functionally, the shirt is built with a regular fit and is crafted from 100% recycled polyester and incorporates AEROREADY technology to manage moisture and keep the wearer dry.
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Manchester City PUMA Fourth Shirt 2024-25 – From £60 to £12
The Manchester City 2024-25 youth fourth shirt, titled the ‘Definitely City’ kit, is a special-edition collaboration co-designed by legendary musician and lifelong fan Noel Gallagher. Created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oasis’s iconic debut album Definitely Maybe, the jersey features a light straw-colored base inspired by the album’s cover art
The shirt is built with PUMA’s dryCELL moisture-wicking technology to ensure young fans stay dry and comfortable. The design also features a “Definitely City” sign-off on the back of the neck and a gold-colored club crest.
Manchester United adidas Third Shirt 2025-26 – From £85 to £44.63
The Manchester United 2025-26 Third Shirtfeatures a sleek black base with a subtle jacquard pattern of embossed Red Devil motifs woven directly into the fabric. The design is further elevated by the return of the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo and a modernised, shielded version of the club crest.
Technical details include a tricolour flat-knit crew neck and matching sleeve cuffs in yellow, black, and blue, adding a contemporary twist to the vintage aesthetic. The shirt is made from 100% recycled polyester and incorporates AEROREADY moisture-wicking technology to keep fans dry.
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