Nike Wanted Neymar To Switch To Nike Phantom GT
Feb 4, 2021, by Chris
- Nike's Plan: Nike intended for Neymar to be the face of their Phantom GT boots starting in the Summer of 2021.
- Unexpected Switch: Neymar's move to Puma was sudden, causing Nike's prepared 2021 boot plans to be scrapped.
- Mercurial Change: Despite preferring Mercurial boots, Nike initially planned to release a Neymar signature Phantom GT boot before his Puma move.
Since late 2020, Neymar has been a Puma athlete, leaving Nike. Neymar's brand switch came very unexpected and was completed fast - this means that Nike already prepared Neymar's boots story for (the whole?) 2021.
Nike Planned To Release Neymar Phantom GT Signature Boots
Nike wanted Neymar to become the face of the Nike Phantom GT football boots silo from Summer 2021. The Swoosh would have released a Neymar signature football boot in Summer 2021, of which the design was already finished.
The info that Neymar would have become a face of the Nike Phantom GT football boot came very unexpected - in Spring 2021, Nike wanted to release a Neymar signature football boot based on the next-gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 14.
Neymar was first the face of the Nike Hypervenom but did not like the silo since the second generation. Therefore, he reverted to his beloved Nike Mercurial boots.
So far, there is no info about a Puma Neymar signature football boot. However, we expect Puma to release one in 2021.
What do you think of Nike having planned Neymar to switch to the Nike Phantom GT? Comment below.
Tottenham Announces Expanded Partnership with HPE
Tottenham Hotspur and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) have officially announced an expansion of their long-standing technology partnership. Under the agreement, HPE serves as the club's Official Hybrid Cloud and IT Enterprise Networking Partner, driving an extensive modernization of the digital infrastructure that powers Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The expanded collaboration builds upon a relationship that began during the construction of the stadium in 2017. Through the upgraded setup, HPE will deploy its GreenLake hybrid cloud platform alongside next-generation ProLiant servers and Alletra storage systems. The project consolidates the venue's IT operations from multiple distributed setups into two core environments, creating a more agile and resilient foundation for AI-driven stadium management and future deployments like Wi-Fi 7.
The upgraded technology directly supports both behind-the-scenes operations and fan-facing matchday systems. Key areas powered by the infrastructure include high-speed ticketless entry, frictionless cashless payments, digital wayfinding, and real-time crowd analytics, ensuring seamless service across the 60,000-plus capacity venue while incorporating sustainable equipment renewal initiatives.
What If Adidas Made Barcelona Kits?
Kit collector and insider @memorabilia1899 has shared an intriguing concept imagining how FC Barcelona would look if Adidas were the club's technical sponsor. Despite Barcelona having a long-term partnership with Nike extended through 2038, the fantasy of the German sportswear giant designing the Blaugrana's kits continues to spark conversation among football shirt enthusiasts.
The Adidas Barcelona concept leans heavily into retro aesthetics, combining classic vertical red and blue stripes with the iconic Trefoil logo on the chest. A dark blue polo collar, styled with 'BARÇA 1899' detailing, is paired with gold-orange accents seen across the Three Stripes on the shoulders and the centered Spotify sponsor logo. The full look is completed by navy blue shorts and matching socks.
Would you like to see Adidas manufacture Barcelona kits in the future, or does Nike remain the perfect fit for the Catalan giants?
VfL Osnabrück 26-27 Special DFB-Pokal Kit Released - Worn Against Bayern Munich
German club VfL Osnabrück have unveiled a special kit for their DFB-Pokal first-round clash against FC Bayern Munich. Manufactured by Capelli Sport, the one-off jersey pays homage to one of the biggest cup upsets in German football history, when Osnabrück defeated Bayern 5-4 at the Olympiastadion in Munich on September 23, 1978.
The Osnabrück 26-27 DFB-Pokal special shirt closely mirrors the clean aesthetic worn during that historic 1978 triumph. Predominantly white, it features a bold retro polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs in Osnabrück's signature purple.
Completing the look, the special edition kit is paired with matching white shorts and socks accented by purple detailing. The kit will be worn exclusively during the home cup tie against Bayern Munich at the Bremer Brücke and is available through the club's official retail channels.
Sergio Camello Scores Against Barcelona in White Adidas Predator 94 Remake Boots
Rayo Vallecano forward Sergio Camello delivered a notable boot spotting during their La Liga clash against FC Barcelona, taking to the pitch in the white Adidas Predator 94 remake boots. The Spanish striker put the heritage silhouette in the spotlight at Spotify Camp Nou, finding the back of the net twice while laced up in the inverted 1994 classic featuring a white base, black Three Stripes, and small, signature red accents.