EXTRA TIME +4: heavy dose of football nostalgia, João Félix’s bold move, and Netflix’s exclusive peek inside the locker room
EXTRA TIME is back! At Life After Football, we’re extending the weekend with our EXTRA TIME +4 section. Each week, we spotlight four must-see highlights in football, fashion, and lifestyle that deserve your attention. From João Félix shaking up the boot game with Mizuno to Nike’s nostalgic ‘Heritage’ ball pack, sports history meets fresh innovation. adidas is redefining football fashion with knitwear-inspired kits, while Netflix’s The Clubhouse takes fans deep inside the Red Sox’s 2024 season.
Nostalgic Knitwear
adidas Originals merges football heritage with cozy knitwear for spring. This drop transforms classic jerseys into stylish jumpers, featuring Three Stripes, a club crest, and bold sponsor branding. Inspired by the 2006 Teamgeist kits, the collection includes mossy green and red-black-white colorways, plus striped designs nodding to AC Milan and Argentina. With an ‘adidas 03’ nameset, these pieces blend pitch nostalgia with street style, making them a must-have for football fashion lovers.
Mizuno x João Félix
João Félix is making moves—this time off the pitch. The Portuguese star has officially signed with Mizuno, becoming the face of the brand’s football revolution. After teasing fans by lacing up Mizuno’s Alpha II Japan boots, the switch is now confirmed. Félix isn’t just wearing the boots—he’s shaping their future. While Nike, adidas, and PUMA remain dominant, the rise of heritage brands like Mizuno signals a shift. As players explore new options, Mizuno is proving it can compete at the highest level.
The Clubhouse
Stepping away from football, Netflix is diving into baseball with The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox, an eight-part docuseries premiering April 8. Directed by Emmy-winner Greg Whiteley, it grants rare behind-the-scenes access to the Red Sox’s 2024 season, capturing the highs, lows, and unseen struggles of top players like Triston Casas and Bryan Bello. More than just baseball, it offers a raw, unfiltered look at life in elite sports, giving fans a fresh perspective on the game beyond the field.
Premier League Heritage
Nike is turning back the clock with its new ‘Heritage’ ball pack, re-releasing three iconic Premier League match balls as its 24-year partnership nears its end. Leading the drop is the legendary Geo Merlin from 2000/01, bringing pure Y2K nostalgia. It’s joined by the 2011/12 Seitiro, a symbol of one of the league’s wildest seasons, and the neon Ordem 3 from 2015/16. With history stitched into every panel, this pack is the perfect farewell to Nike’s Premier League era.
