Bayern München Stop Talks With BMW, Set To Sign 1 Billion Euro Audi Deal + Audi To End Barca & Other Football Sponsorships
May 20, 2019, by Chris
According to reports from several German newspapers, Bayern Munich will not make the rumored switch to BMW anytime soon. The Bavarians had been talking about a deal with the Munich-based automaker BMW for some time now, but current sponsors Audi upped their offer to a point where it was no longer viable for BMW to compete.
Audi To Sign New 1 Billion Euro, 12-Year Bayern Munich Deal
BMW were poised to take over Audi’s 8.33% ownership stake in the club as well as the current car sponsorship of Audi. The deal was supposed to amount to a total of 800m Euro over 10 years. However, Audi have now fired back with a mammoth one billion euro deal spread over a period of 12 years.
According to kicker, the deal is structured as a 60 million euro yearly payment plus additional extras, that should bring up the total to around 83m a year. Audi will remain Bayern's sponsor until at least 2030.
Meanwhile, German media are reporting that Audi is set to ditch most of their other sponsorships in football. This includes the deals with Bundesliga clubs like Gladbach and Augsburg and possibly also the sponsorships with internationals giants like FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Audi did already not renew their deal with AC Milan.
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Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' Releasing Next Week
Nike is set to officially bring back one of its most famous crossover designs, the Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial", releasing on September 19, 2026. First introduced in 2013 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant's lifelong passion for football, the sneaker drew direct inspiration from the vibrant 2013 Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Thirteen years after its original debut, the model returns under the modernized Protro banner, uniting basketball performance with iconic football heritage. Big thanks to House of Heat.
The shoe faithfully recreates the beloved colorway, featuring a bold gradient across the engineered mesh upper in Red Plum, Pink Flash, and Electric Green. Signature football details define the look, including the oversized forefoot Swoosh that mimics Mercurial boot branding, massive block-letter "NIKE" lettering across the medial flank, and a translucent neon green outsole. Modern Protro upgrades have been implemented beneath the surface to provide improved cushioning and traction.
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Norwegian Toppserien side SK Brann Kvinner have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Nike in collaboration with Unisport. The team debuted the vibrant new design during their away fixture against Lyn in Oslo.
The Nike SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 third shirt features a purple base paired with a large, dark rhododendron flower graphic printed across the front. The design honors Bergen's reputation as Norway's "Rhododendron City," known for the vibrant bushes that flourish in gardens and parks across the city. All branding, including the Nike Swoosh, monochrome Brann crest, and sponsor logos, is applied in a contrasting bright pink.
On the back, the jersey includes the inscription "For Bergen" in gothic lettering just below the collar, symbolizing the pride of representing the city on away trips. The new third uniform completes Brann Kvinner's 26-27 wardrobe alongside their traditional red home and dark away kits.
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The custom numbers feature a deep green base detailed with thin white vertical pinstripes. Embedded along the vertical lines are historic commemorative inscriptions, including the club name, the date "16 - 09 - 1810" marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence, and "INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO". The player names above are rendered in vibrant red with a clean white outline.
To complete the patriotic design, each numeral incorporates a geometric red and cream 3D shadow effect, alongside Club América's crest placed at the base of every digit. The special typography delivers a unique cultural tribute, adding extra identity to the squad's jerseys during one of the most important periods of the Mexican football calendar.
