Cheaper Than Expected - Nike Auctions & Awards Ultra-Limited Nike Mercurial Campeões CR7 Boots Exclusively In China
Update: Cristiano Ronaldo's China tour ended successfully today. 49 pairs from 75 total pairs of the Nike Mercurial Superfly Campeões CR7 boots were auctioned, while the rest of the boos was given away to players and fans.
Interestingly, it was possible to buy the boots for around 380 Euro, which is just a bit more than Nike's usual retail price and less than what is usually wanted for such limited-edition releases on eBay.
CR7 China Tour
Nike has produced 75 extra pairs of the special-edition Mercurial Superfly V Campeões boots beside the pairs just made for Cristiano Ronaldo, available to purchase in China from July 18 until July 24 via an auction. This comes totally surprisingly as Nike previously announced that the cleats would be not available to buy.
I'm ✈️✈️ to watch the best of 🇨🇳⚽️. Heard that football is booming there. Can't wait to see the brilliance. 👊@nikefootball pic.twitter.com/EbnHrFoE3S
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) July 15, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo is currently in China to promote Nike in the country. As part of the Cristiano Ronaldo China Tour, Nike also released a special video.Cristiano Ronaldo will be in Shanghai on July 22 and in Beijing on July 23.
85 Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7 Campeões Cleats Available Exclusively in China
When Nike revealed the Nike Mercurial Campeões boots, the brand announced that the boots 'are not available at retail, specifically created for the world's best player'.
However, to promote the launch of the brand's new online flagship store in China and to raise money for the development of China's youth football, the brand produced 75 pairs of the Nike Mercurial Campeões cleats - one pair for each of the 75 national team goals of CR.
The red and golden Nike Mercurial Superfly Campeões 2017 cleats celebrate Portugal and Ronaldo's recent success and were be worn by the Portuguese superstar at the 2017 Confed Cup in Russia.
49 pairs of the Nike Mercurial Campeões football boots are auctioned on Alibaba's Taobao website, while the remaining 26 pairs will be given away during the Cristiano Ronaldo China Tour. The first pair, numbered #01, reached a price of 88,000 Chinese Yuan (11000 Euro, 13000 USD).
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Special Rayados 'Legado 86' Commemorative Kit Released
Mexican side CF Monterrey and Puma have officially unveiled a special commemorative jersey, titled the Jersey Legado 86. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Monterrey's first-ever Liga MX league championship won in the Mexico 1986 tournament, the commemorative shirt made its on-pitch debut during their 26-27 Liga MX match against Cruz Azul.
The shirt's defining characteristic is the substitution of the modern club crest with the classic 1986 retro emblem, which showcases the historic mountain silhouette, vintage football, and classic club lettering. Puma positioned their red cat logo and the retro crest to replicate the arrangement seen on the original 1986 jersey, while modern club partners such as BBVA and Codere are incorporated across the traditional navy and white stripes.
Several bespoke detailing elements complete the design, including a star graphic with the number 86 printed inside the collar and the current Rayados crest positioned on the nape of the neck. Released in a limited run of 1,986 pieces, the collector's item pays homage to one of the most celebrated moments in the club's history.
FC Kaiserslautern 26-27 Special Kit Released
Bundesliga 2 side 1. FC Kaiserslautern have officially unveiled their special 2026-27 'Herz der Pfalz' (Heart of the Palatinate) kit. Made by Castore, the shirt debuted against Eintracht Braunschweig and celebrates the region's wine culture and late-summer wine festivals.
The special shirt features a light beige base with a darker stylized grapevine pattern, while Bordeaux-red details appear on the collar, cuffs and monochrome Castore and FCK logos. The 'Herz der Pfalz' wording is placed on the upper back, with additional lettering inside the collar.
What do you think of the new 1. FC Kaiserslautern 2026-27 special kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Various Argentine Clubs To Switch Kit Supplier
Following latest reports from Argentine kit expert Marca de Gol, various Argentine clubs are expected to change kit supplier for the upcoming 2027 season.
Notably, four top flight sides could already be on their way to partner with local brand Atomik: Vélez Sársfield, Atlético Talleres, Gimnasia La Plata and Atlético Tucumán. On the other hand, Italian brand Givova are seemingly losing two teams - Gimnasia as mentioned above and Atlético Unión to Fiume Sports.
Which of these supplier change do you look forward the most? Let us know in the comments.
Puma Kit Durability Questioned Again as Julian Ryerson Suffers Ripped Shorts
Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson suffered an unusual kit malfunction during BVB's 1-0 Bundesliga victory against VfB Stuttgart. Midway through the second half, the Norwegian international engaged in a physical duel with Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling. As Leweling fell to the turf, he grabbed hold of Ryerson's shorts, completely tearing the outer seam apart and leaving the fabric hanging loose.
Ryerson initially attempted to carry on playing by knotting the shredded material at his hip. After repeatedly signaling toward the bench that the damaged kit could not hold up, he eventually made his way to the sideline. Second-choice goalkeeper Alexander Meyer rushed over to hand him a fresh pair, resulting in a brief moment where Ryerson was left in his base-layer yellow undershorts before donning the replacement gear and re-entering the pitch.
The incident has brought Puma's kit durability back under scrutiny. The German brand constructs its authentic elite kits using lightweight Ultraweave performance fabric, prioritizing minimal weight and high breathability. However, the delicate material has repeatedly faced criticism among supporters after tearing in high-intensity tussles, with Ryerson's mishap marking another visible tear on the Bundesliga stage this 26-27 season.
Monterrey Debuts Special Coca-Cola 100th Anniversary Kit Font
CF Monterrey sported a special commemorative nameset on their 26-27 Puma home kit during their Liga MX match against Cruz Azul at Estadio BBVA. The bespoke squad numbers and lettering were created in collaboration with longtime club partner Coca-Cola to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary in Mexico (1926-2026).
The font features an eye-catching textured look inspired by traditional Mexican artisan beadwork. Rendered in a bold red base adorned with intricate white, green, and red jewel-like accents reflecting the national flag, each number also integrates a subtle Rayados crest at the base. Positioned neatly above the numbers is the official red Coca-Cola 100 México anniversary script and lockup.
Alongside its on-pitch appearance with the first team, the commemorative nameset was released as an exclusive collector's edition. Only 100 supporters were given the opportunity to customize their 26-27 home shirt with the special font directly at the official Estadio BBVA club store.


















