Nike Wins Euro 2020 Group Stage Boots Battle, All Puma Teams Still In Tournament
Jun 25, 2021, by Chris
The group stage of the Euro 2020 group stage is over. All the big teams qualified for the Round of 16 - but how were brands performing in the UEFA Euro 2020 so far?
We take a look at the top-scoring football boot brands and the kit maker battle, in cooperation with Football Boots DB and Football Kit Archive.
Euro 2020 - Boots Battle
Of the 86 goals scored (not counting the 8! own goals), Nike players scored 48 (56%), Adidas comes second with 29 (34%), while Puma comes third with 5 (6%).
The biggest surprise might be that New Balance and Under Armour both have two goals (Depay for UA & Sterling for NB), despite only three players wearing New Balance and only one wearing Under Armour.
The Mercurial has been the most successful silo with 30 goals
The Mercurial (30 goals) has been the most successful silo ahead of the Adidas X (15) and Nike Phantom GT (14).
Overall, the top-performing brands in the Euro 2020 boots battle more or less match the general distribution of the boots brands. Puma is the only brand that under-performed in terms of boots so far.
Euro 2020 - Kit Makers Battle
In terms of football kits, it is remarkable that all Puma teams are still in the tournament - Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, and Switzerland.
Four Nike teams and three Adidas were eliminated
Four Nike teams and three Adidas were eliminated, while Joma (North Macedonia) is completely out. Hummel (Denmark) and Joma (Ukraine) are the two small brands left.
Euro 2020 - Round of 16 Kit Makers
- 5 Teams: Adidas, Nike
- 4 Teams: Puma
- 1 Team: Joma, Hummel
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Deportivo Cali 1965 First Title Commemorative Kits Released
Colombian club Deportivo Cali and their technical sponsor Hillside have launched a special-edition capsule celebrating the club's historic first league championship won in 1965. The release consists of two retro-inspired jerseys — one in green and another in white — that pay tribute to the monumental title won over six decades ago.
Both shirts embrace a classic mid-60s aesthetic, anchored by an open polo-style collar. The green shirt features a contrasting white collar and cuffs, complemented by a tonal sublimated pattern of stripes, pennants, and historic club insignia across the fabric. In turn, the white version offers a clean, elegant look highlighted by rich emerald green trim. On the collar ribbing, knit detailing spells out "19 CAMPEÓN 65" in tribute to the landmark campaign.
Each jersey is adorned with a vintage Deportivo Cali crest topped by a single embroidered golden star representing that maiden triumph. Additional commemorative touches include a retro script Hillside graphic at the lower back and a stitched authentic crest patch near the hem displaying "Cali - Un Amor para toda la Vida 1912". The limited-edition pieces are delivered in custom collector's packaging alongside a certificate of authenticity.
BG Pathum United 26-27 20th Anniversary Kit Released
Thai League side BG Pathum United have officially released a special 20th anniversary kit for the 26-27 season. Produced by Nike and launched under the club's "Side by Side" campaign, the commemorative shirt celebrates two decades since the team was originally founded in 2006 as Bangkok Glass FC, reviving the historic green color from the club's early years.
The Nike BGPU 26-27 20th anniversary shirt combines a vibrant green base with contrasting black accents on the crew neck collar and sleeve cuffs, flanked by white side panels. It features clean monochrome white applications throughout, including the club crest, the Nike Swoosh, and the front sponsor. Two variations of the jersey are available: the domestic Thai League version featuring Leo branding on the chest, and an AFC Champions League Two version with Singha Corporation and a Thai flag detail on the sleeve.
White shorts and white socks complete the throwback look. The BG Pathum United 26-27 20th anniversary kit is now on sale through the club's official online shop and at the BGPU Mega Store, priced at 999 THB for the standalone jersey. The club has also made a limited "Side by Side" collector's boxset available for 2,000 THB, containing two shirts, two commemorative scarves, and a sticker sheet.
Special Rayados 'Legado 86' Commemorative Kit Released
Mexican side CF Monterrey and Puma have officially unveiled a special commemorative jersey, titled the Jersey Legado 86. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Monterrey's first-ever Liga MX league championship won in the Mexico 1986 tournament, the commemorative shirt made its on-pitch debut during their 26-27 Liga MX match against Cruz Azul.
The shirt's defining characteristic is the substitution of the modern club crest with the classic 1986 retro emblem, which showcases the historic mountain silhouette, vintage football, and classic club lettering. Puma positioned their red cat logo and the retro crest to replicate the arrangement seen on the original 1986 jersey, while modern club partners such as BBVA and Codere are incorporated across the traditional navy and white stripes.
Several bespoke detailing elements complete the design, including a star graphic with the number 86 printed inside the collar and the current Rayados crest positioned on the nape of the neck. Released in a limited run of 1,986 pieces, the collector's item pays homage to one of the most celebrated moments in the club's history.