Revealed: Verratti Signs Nike Boot Deal
Jul 7, 2017, by Chris
Update: Nike has won the duel against Puma to become Verratti's new boot supplier. Verratti has been lacing up in the latest Nike Hypervenom Phantom III football boots in his first training with the team today. His contract with Puma, which was originally signed in 2011, expired at the end of 2016.
Verratti Reportedly Signs 10-Year, 30 Million Euro Nike Endorsement Deal
According to L'EQUIPE, Verratti has signed a Nike endorsement deal that is valid for 10 years and worth nearly 30 million Euro over that time, which makes it one of the most valuable player endorsement deals in football.
Marco Verratti returns to training with PSG 💪🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/BBYR0gOvCU
— PSG English (@PSG_English) July 7, 2017
It seems to be only a matter of time until PSG midfielder Marco Verratti will officially join Nike as the Italy international has been lacing up in blackout Nike soccer cleats in the past few weeks.
Marco Verratti had been lacing up in blackout Puma evoTOUCH football boots before he switched to Nike football boots in early March. Interestingly, Puma even designed two signature evoTOUCH football boots for the Italian, while he should also headline the all-new Puma ONE soccer boot.
Verratti Laces Up In Blackout Nike Hypervenom Phantom III Boots With Swoosh on The Outsole
The upper of Marco Verratti's boots has been completely blacked-out in order to hide that he is wearing Nike Hypervenom Phantom 3 soccer cleats. However, Verratti failed to blackout the outsole of the football boots, which feature a white Swoosh.
Apart from the blackout look, Marco Verratti's soccer boots are the same as regular colorways of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom 3 soccer cleat. They feature a Flyknit upper as well as an offset lacing system for a larger striking surface. Interestingly, his boots are actually designed to be the 'Strikers Boot', making it not the usual choice of a midfielder.
Do you think that the Nike Hypervenom Phantom III is a good fit for the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Hanoi FC Uses Same Adidas Template as Mercedes F1 Shirt
Vietnamese V.League 1 side Hanoi FC and Adidas have unveiled the first kits from their new partnership, with the design immediately sparking discussion over its unusual short Three Stripes layout across the shoulders.
The shirt uses a new Adidas template with short 3-Stripes on the shoulders and a classic crew neck, a design primarily seen on takedown jersey (fan version). The same template is also used by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1, including the team's latest “Vanda Bloom” collection. The purple colourway closely matches Hanoi FC's traditional identity.
The shirt uses a mixed construction: the body features standard Adidas Climacool fabric, while the sleeves use Player-version material.
What do you think of adidas using the same template for Hanoi FC and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
CD Toledo 26-27 Home Kit Released
Spanish Tercera Federación side CD Toledo has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 26-27 campaign, manufactured by Joma. Presented under the slogan "Identidad. Puro Toledo," the release completes the club's uniform lineup for the upcoming season.
The Joma CD Toledo 2026-27 home jersey offers a classic and refined aesthetic, centered around the club's traditional rich green colorway. It features a sharp white polo collar and matching white sleeve cuffs, both enhanced with intricate subtle detailing along the edges. The shirt is complemented by white Joma branding, the club's crest on the left chest, and the La Sagra 0.0 sponsor on the front.
The launch of the green home strip rounds out CD Toledo's 26-27 kit set, following the earlier reveals of their black and gold pinstriped away kit and a 1990s-inspired gray third kit.
Aston Villa Announce 8Xbet as Official Asian Betting Partner
Aston Villa have officially confirmed online sportsbook operator 8Xbet as the club's Official Betting Partner in Asia. The regional partnership aims to bolster the Premier League side's commercial reach across the Far East through localized digital campaigns, fan engagement activations, and branded assets.
The agreement follows Aston Villa's recent pre-season tour across Asia and replaces their previous regional collaboration with NOVA88. 8Xbet is already well known within English football, having previously secured regional Asian betting partnerships with clubs such as Manchester City and Chelsea.
As Premier League regulations place tighter restrictions on front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships in the domestic UK market, clubs increasingly look toward geo-targeted overseas partnerships to maintain commercial revenue in Asian territories.
