Serge Gnabry to Leave Nike and Join Puma?
Dec 10, 2018, by Pat
Puma could be snapping up yet another interesting player as Bayern Munich and Germany winger Serge Gnabry was spotted wearing a pair of blacked-out Puma Future cleats.
Upon closer inspection, the boots worn by Gnabry appear to be the next-gen Puma Future 19.1, which are set to be debuted in early January. Something similar happened recently with Virgil van Dijk, who, just like Gnabry, is officially still with Nike.
As the end of the year is edging closer and with many contracts running until December 31, it's well within the range of possibility that Gnabry's is amongst them. At the moment we are cautious, but a switch to Puma might get confirmed early next year.
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Adidas Argentina Messi Farewell Kit Teased
Adidas and the Argentine Football Association have teased a special-edition commemorative jersey celebrating Lionel Messi for his final appearance with the national team. Following the announcement of his retirement from international duty after a legendary career spanning 207 caps and 125 goals, Messi is set to wear the bespoke design in his farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental on October 6, 2026.
The unique kit departs from the traditional striping format, opting for a sky-blue base accented by a single broad white central stripe. Tonal rays inspired by the Sun of May radiate across the front and back of the torso. In a rare personal touch, Messi's signature 'M' logo replaces the traditional Adidas performance logo on the right chest in metallic gold, balanced by the gold-accented three-star Argentina crest on the left. The crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs are finished in black with sleek gold edging.
On the reverse, the shirt features gold 'MESSI 10' printing framed by the radiant sunburst motif, topped by a small Sun of May emblem just below the rear collar. Messi previewed the shirt on social media with the message "One last match... A jersey for a lifetime," offering a fitting tribute as he prepares to close his historic international chapter.
