Is Diego Maradona Still Sponsored By Puma?
Maradona had gone crazy as Argentina rescued their place in the tournament with a dramatic winner. The 57-year-old icon rushed to hospital after nearly collapsing following Argentina’s dramatic win. After the match, we were asked whether Maradona is sponsored by Puma and what a kind of contract the former genius offensive midfielder has with the German brand.
Puma Became Diego Maradona's Sponsor Ahead of the 1982 World Cup
Puma became the official sponsor of Maradona in the 1980s, shortly ahead of the 1982 World Cup. He had no worn boots of any other brand during his career, while he wore blackout cleats in his last World Cup in 1994. It was one of the worst times of his career as professional as he was sent home after failing a drug test for ephedrine doping.
In 1995, Maradona by total surprise returned to football wearing Mizuno football boots as he signed a deal with the Japanese brand. But already in 1996, Puma recovered Maradona as an official ambassador. The brand released a special clothing line (Puma 10) to show their love for the footballer.
It is not known what kind of contract Maradona has signed with Puma, but everything suggests that both parties agreed a lifelong contract.
Last year, Puma re-released one of their most iconic football boots in honor of Maradona - The Puma King Torero, which Diego Maradona wore at his first World Cup in Spain in 1982, exactly 35 years ago.
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FIFA 2026 World Cup 'Golden Gloves' Patch Revealed
In Argentina's opening match against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, which has just concluded, goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez wore a special "Golden Gloves" patch honoring the Golden Glove award he achieved at the 2022 World Cup.
Even more interestingly, this special patch was placed on his left sleeve rather than his right sleeve, unlike the special commemorative patches worn by other players who have earned similar honors.
Kylian Mbappe Wears Special World Cup 'Top Scorer' Patch
In France's opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé wore a special insignia on his France kit to commemorate his achievement as the top scorer of the 2022 World Cup. Following his Golden Boot win in Qatar, where he scored eight goals, the French captain's jersey now features a dedicated patch recognizing this individual accolade.
This addition comes as part of a wider trend of specialized badges seen on national team kits during the 2026 World Cup. Alongside standard tournament patches, various players have been spotted wearing insignias denoting their debut or legacy status.
Messi Wears FIFA 2026 World Cup 'Legacy' Patch
On the day he became the first player ever to appear in six World Cups, Lionel Messi wears the World Cup "Legacy" patch.
Prior to this, only Manuel Neuer and Yuto Nagatomo had been honored with the prestigious "Legacy" patch.
New Al Khulood Logo Revealed
Saudi Pro League club Al Khulood have officially unveiled their new logo following a public fan vote. The updated crest, which forms part of a broader visual identity refresh for the team, incorporates elements inspired by the club's home city of Ar Rass into the previous shield design. This marks the second time the club's visual identity has been updated since Ben Harburg's acquisition of the team.
