Ryan Bertrand Signs for Nike
Having worn suspicious, blacked-out Hypervenom boots over the last few months, Southampton and England left back Ryan Bertrand appears to have earned himself a deal at Nike.
Ryan Bertrand Debuts Nike Mercurial Vapor XI
But instead of the Hypervenoms, Bertrand was spotted wearing the new Nike Mercurial Vapor 11 cleats, all but confirming his switch to Nike after he was also rumored to consider Under Armour.
Bertrand, who gained his first professional experiences at Chelsea, used to wear Adidas football boots early in his career up until late 2015, when he switched to the blackout Nike Hypervenoms.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has a very specific habit regarding his matchday attire. The centre-back deliberately wears his football socks the wrong way round - the back is on the front, and the front is on the back.
In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.