Brands Battle For Marcus Rashford
Feb 25, 2021, by Chris
Nike's deal with England star Marcus Rashford is due to end, according to a report of the Daily Mail - now "sportswear giants would be in multi-million pound fight over Marcus Rashford".
Marcus Rashford signed his first Nike deal at the age of 11 - the youngest footballer to ever sign for the Swoosh. He is currently wearing the Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 football boots.
Puma Favorites To Sign Marcus Rashford?
As reported by the Daily Mail on Wednesday, Puma is trying to snap the Manchester United star away from Nike, in light of his raised profile following a campaign against child food poverty. Puma view Rashford as a perfect ambassador given his status on and off the pitch.
a host of leading companies has made initial enquiries
Puma would not be the only brand looking to add Rashford to their roster - "a host of leading companies is understood to have made initial enquiries".
Nike has matching rights to any rival offer made to the 23-year-old, it is important to know.
Puma's offer for Raheem Sterling has been revised because of COVID-19
Puma have also been interested in Manchester City star Raheem Sterling, whose own deal with Nike has expired, in recent months. As per Daily Mail, Sterling had been in talks over a Puma deal worth a minimum of £10-12 million. The terms have been revised due to various factors, namely the Covid pandemic.
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Muangthong United 26-27 Away Kit Released
Thai club Muangthong United have revealed their new away kit for the 26-27 campaign, crafted once again by local brand EGO Sport.
The Muangthong United 2026-27 away jersey introduces an ultra-clean, classic look. Built on an off-white base, the shirt features bright red accents on the polo-style collar and sleeve cuffs. All logos, including the club crest on the left chest, EGO branding, and long-time main sponsor Yamaha across the front, appear in monochromatic red.
Sleeve sponsors such as AirAsia and LEO round out the design, maintaining the red-and-white aesthetic throughout the entire kit.
Nike Sabrina 4 Outsole Sparks Comparisons to Ezeta Logo
Nike has unveiled the latest colorway of Sabrina Ionescu's signature basketball shoe, the Nike Sabrina 4 "The Switch". While the sneaker stands out with its vibrant blend of desert pink and lemon venom tones, a detailed look at the outsole has caught the attention of the football kit community for an unexpected reason.
The shoe's traction pattern features an intricate array of small, angled rubber lugs designed to deliver multi-directional court grip. However, numerous fans and followers noticed that the shape of these individual traction nubs looks remarkably similar to the geometric emblem of Italian sportswear brand Ezeta, prompting many to message the label's founders about the resemblance.
While the outsole pattern is undoubtedly Nike's performance-oriented traction engineered around Sabrina's signature identity, the visual likeness to Ezeta's mark is striking. Do you think this is purely a coincidence, or a curious case of parallel design?
Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Sam Kerr Signature Boots Leaked - New Images
We have new images of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Sam Kerr signature soccer cleats, thanks to shoptcrampson.
Nike Mercurial Vapor 17 Sam Kerr Signature Boots Leaked
Unionistas de Salamanca 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Spanish Primera Federación side Unionistas de Salamanca and technical partner Erreà have officially unveiled the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Staying true to the club's fan-owned ethos, the designs were chosen directly by club members through an open design competition and multi-stage vote.
The Erreà Unionistas de Salamanca 26-27 home shirt stays true to tradition with a half-and-half black and white design, accented by subtle tonal vertical pinstripes across the front. Bright yellow trim details the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the back features a clean white panel with fine pinstripes to host player names and numbers.
Taking a bold and creative direction, the Unionistas 26-27 away jersey features a vibrant pink base that fades into deep navy tones towards the bottom hem. The shirt pays tribute to the local region by subtly embedding the names of all 362 municipalities in the province of Salamanca into the fabric graphic, while sleeve cuffs carry lyrics dedicated to the club's loyal travelling fanbase.
Club Legend Dida Pictured in AC Milan Home Kit
AC Milan legend Nelson Dida has been spotted wearing the club's home kit, bringing a wave of nostalgia to Rossoneri supporters. The legendary Brazilian goalkeeper, who spent a trophy-laden decade at San Siro winning two Champions League titles and a Serie A crown, showed that the classic red and black look fits club icons seamlessly.
The jersey is designed by Puma and marks a return to classic style, featuring traditional thick red-and-black vertical stripes across the body. White sponsor and manufacturer logos complement the iconic colorway, along with refined collar and cuff detailing that blends heritage with modern performance aesthetics.
Seeing Dida sporting an outfield home jersey rather than his familiar goalkeeper attire was a pleasant surprise for fans, highlighting the enduring connection between the club's celebrated history and its modern visual identity.
