UPDATE: Ronaldo Returns to FIFA 19 Website
Update: Ronaldo is back on the FIFA 19 website. Maybe they liked his goals for Juventus yesterday.
Amidst the recent rape accusations against Cristiano Ronaldo, EA Sports has removed the Portuguese's picture from the FIFA 19 website.
EA is one of Ronaldo's main sponsors and recently stated it would be "closely monitoring" the situation (via Polygon).
"We have seen the concerning report that details allegations against Cristiano Ronaldo. We are closely monitoring the situation, as we expect cover athletes and ambassadors to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with EA’s values."
Meanwhile @EA removed #CristianoRonaldo picture from the website. Old and new versions ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NaeofgDPFY
— Francesco Porzio (@fraporzio95) 5. Oktober 2018
This move follows a story published by German magazine Der Spiegel last weekend, giving new details on an alleged sexual assault by Ronaldo in Las Vegas in 2009. A criminal case has been reopened while the woman, who initially closed a non-disclosure agreement with CR7, seeks to nullify it and recently filed a civil lawsuit against Ronaldo.
Nike, probably Ronaldo's main sponsor had similar things to say. In a statement, Nike said: "We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation."
What do you think? Let's hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Good or Bad? Rexona Armpit Sponsorship on 2026 World Cup Referee Shirts
Update - Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Following our publication, Rexona contacted us to provide additional context on the activation.
According to Ben Curtis, Global Brand Vice President for Rexona at Unilever, the sponsorship is intended to highlight fourth officials, who "may not always be the focus of attention but are at the centre of some of football's most intense and anticipated moments," as part of Rexona's "It Won't Let You Down" campaign during the FIFA World Cup 2026. "They need to remain cool and calm under pressure - That's exactly why this partnership is such a natural fit for Rexona."
The 2026 World Cup referee shirts feature one of the most amusing and strategic sponsorship placements seen in football. Deodorant brand Rexona has their logo positioned directly under the armpits of the match officials' jerseys, creating a highly contextual advertising opportunity.
The Rexona logo remains largely hidden during regular play but becomes clearly visible whenever a referee raises their arms to signal a free kick, award a penalty, or issue a card. This placement perfectly matches the deodorant product being advertised, resulting in a memorable piece of marketing on the sport's biggest stage.
While this specific placement has caught the attention of fans during the 2026 tournament, it is not entirely unprecedented. A similar concept was previously executed in Brazil, where Avanço deodorant sponsored the armpits of Corinthians. However, Rexona's execution at a World Cup brings the clever concept to a massive global audience.
Adidas Al Qadsiah 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released - No More Nike
Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah has officially unveiled its new 2026-27 home and away kits, marking the beginning of their new partnership with adidas after switching from previous supplier Nike.
Revealed on June 23, 2026, the inaugural adidas strips feature simple, standard designs without bespoke detailing. The home kit is presented in the club's traditional red and yellow colors, while the away shirt offers a stylish white and red look.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Training Top Leaked
Images of the FC Barcelona 2026-27 training top have been leaked online by Barca kit collector @memorabilia1899.
Hamburg 26-27 Anthem Jacket Released
The new Hamburger SV 2026-27 anthem jacket has been launched.
Produced by Adidas, the jacket features a clean design based on the Adidas 2026 jacket template. It is predominantly white with contrasting black Three Stripes running down the sleeves and a black Adidas performance logo on the right chest.
