LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Premier League leader Liverpool is reuniting with Adidas as its uniform supplier for the first time in 13 years, starting from next season.
It will be the third time that Liverpool teamed up with the German sportswear firm after previous partnerships from 1985-96 and 2006-12. Since then, Liverpool has worn jerseys from Warrior, New Balance and most recently Nike.
The new agreement covers all men's, women's and youth teams at the club. Liverpool did not disclose financial details of the deal.
“The jerseys worn during previous partnerships are some of the greatest ever created," Adidas chief executive Bjørn Gulden said in a statement. "We are honored to once again provide the players with cutting-edge technology to perform at the highest level and are looking forward to creating more classics for the fans.”
Liverpool has a 15-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League and is on course for its first league title in five years.
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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield in Liverpool, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
York scored a dramatic equalizer 13 minutes into injury time to draw 1-1 at Rochdale on Saturday and clinch an extraordinary return to the main English Football League pyramid.
There were a number of pitch invasions after Josh Stones' goal, which came from virtually the last kick of the game, broke minor-league Rochdale's heart.
Rochdale, which needed to win to pip leader York to the National League title and a return to the fourth tier of the EFL, had gone in front through Emmanuel Dieseruvwe’s header five minutes into added time.
Dieseruvwe’s goal sparked a pitch invasion from home supporters that delayed the game for six minutes.
However, Stones then forced the ball over the line following a scramble after York threw 10 players forward, a goal confirmed after referee Will Finnie consulted his watch and goal-line technology, sparking another pitch invasion, this time by visiting fans.
York, which recorded 108 points to win the league, recently spent five seasons in the sixth-tier National League North.
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York City fans celebrate on the pitch at the final whistle after the National League match between Rochdale and York City in Rochdale, England, Saturday April 25, 2026. (Cody Froggatt/PA via AP)
York City players and staff celebrate with the trophy after defeating Rochdale in the National League match in Rochdale, England, Saturday April 25, 2026. (Cody Froggatt/PA via AP)
York City's Josh Stones after the National League soccer match between Rochdale and York City in Rochdale, England, Saturday April 25, 2026. (Cody Froggatt/PA via AP)
York City players and staff celebrate with the trophy after defeating Rochdale in the National League match in Rochdale, England, Saturday April 25, 2026. (Cody Froggatt/PA via AP)
