Nike To Lose China National Team & Super League Deals?
For several years, Nike has been sponsoring the Chinese national football team (Chinese Football Association - CFA) and the Chinese Super League (CSL) as league-wide supplier. Now reports from China suggest that Nike could lose both contracts.
Nike Criticized The Alleged Use Of Uighur Forced Labour In Cotton Production
According to media specizalied in China, CFA and CSL 'expressed condemnation' against Nike in an internal meeting and claimed that they 'retain the rights of taking actions against the contracts'.
The pressure from the Chinese government is because of Nike's concern about the alleged use of Uighur forced labour in cotton production. Another company who also criticized China for it and now faces heavy pressure in China is H&M.
Many Chinese have called for boycotts, celebrities have cut ties and e-commerce platforms have dropped H&M.
Nike is the shirt maker of China national teams until 2026
Nike is the shirt sponsor of China national teams until 2026 and all CSL teams until 2029.
On Thursday, training photos released by the CSL team Shanghai Shenhua show that the Nike logo cannot be seen on the players' uniforms.
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MLS Players Wear Their National Flags on Kits Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Major League Soccer last weekend hosted a dedicated "Farewell Week" to send off its international stars. To mark the occasion, all clubs across the domestic league took to the pitch wearing specially customized kits that honored the various nations represented within their squads.
The most prominent visual update to the MLS uniforms was the addition of official national flags printed directly on the chest for all players and coaching staff. In a highly thoughtful and personalized touch, the league provided specialized double-flag variations for athletes holding dual citizenship. This bespoke detail allowed these specific players to proudly represent both their current homelands and their heritage simultaneously before joining their respective national team camps.
Beyond the chest graphics, teams also sported a unique set of squad numbers on the back of their shirts, featuring a custom pattern made up of the flags of all 48 countries participating in this summer's World Cup.
What do you think of this customized flag concept for the MLS World Cup Farewell Week? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Śląsk Wrocław Announces Macron Kit Deal - No More Nike
Macron has signed a multi-year agreement to become the technical partner of Polish club WKS Śląsk Wrocław.
Starting from the 2026-27 season, the Italian brand will provide technical apparel for the club's men's first and second teams, women's team, youth academy, and blind football team. The five-season deal is the most significant technical partnership in the club's history and includes plans for a new merchandising line for supporters.
Śląsk Wrocław secured promotion to the Ekstraklasa after an impressive campaign in the second tier. Founded in 1947, the Wrocław-based club has won two Polish league titles, two Polish Cups, and one Super Cup, with experience in European competitions. Macron is developing bespoke game sets that will be revealed before the start of the new season.
The partnership bolsters Macron's presence in Polish football alongside existing deals with Lech Poznań, Widzew Łódź, and GKS Katowice.