Serie A Announce Puma Sponsorship
Update: Puma and Serie A have today announced a new long-term partnership, which will see Puma become the league's official technical partner, which most notably includes providing the official balls for the league. Like it was the case with La Liga a few years ago, Puma replace Nike as the league's ball brand.
Update: Nike have indirectly confirmed they are leaving the Serie A ball sponsorship, communicating to retailers that there is no 22-23 ball to order from them (via Passione Maglie).
This doesn't come as a surprise at all as information about the Puma 2022-23 Serie A football has already been leaked. With this move, Nike remain with just one major sponsorship in Italy, Inter, who are under contract with the brand until 2024.
Puma Serie A 22-23 Ball Info Leaked - No More Nike After 15 Years
Puma to Make Serie A Ball From 2022-23
Puma will supply the official Serie A soccer ball from the start of the 22-23 season in a deal that officially commences July 1st, 2022.
“We are extremely proud to announce this new partnership - said Lega Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo -. The link with a brand of international recognition such as PUMA demonstrates the importance and reputation of Lega Serie A at a global level and offers a greater level of visibility for our brand.”
“PUMA is very proud to partner with Lega Serie A and we look forward to many exciting football seasons together,” said Manolo Schuermann, Head of Sports Marketing Teamsport. “The partnership gives PUMA the platform to promote the brand in one of the world’s elite football leagues and will be rooted in collaboration and ambition. This mindset will allow us to produce great product, storytelling and commercial campaigns. We have always been deeply rooted in Italian football and now look forward to creating another legacy together with Lega Serie A.”
Nike was the first league-wide Serie A ball maker
In 2019, Puma already replaced Nike as the official ball maker of Spanish La Liga in a €5 million deal.
Nike have been making the official Serie A match ball since the 2007-08 season.
Before the 2007-2008 season, Serie A did not have a league-wide ball maker but each team were using the ball of their (kit) sponsor.
From 2022-23 on, Nike will only supply one of the global top leagues - the Premier League. The Premier League and Nike have a partnership until 2025.
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Perfectly Curacao Player Boot-Kit Combo at 2026 World Cup
In the recent 2026 World Cup match, Curaçao national team player Jearl Margaritha wore the F50 "Ice Cold Precision" boots, but in a custom version with a slightly darker colorway to perfectly match the blue shade of Curaçao's 2026 home kit. Big thanks to @abcdefutbol.
The custom F50 was designed by @studio_nusa and draws inspiration from the waves surrounding the Caribbean island. The boots also feature the phrase "The Blue Wave" on the outer side.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/0747976324/messi-s-boots-match-his-kit-perfectly.html
Luis Suarez Spotted in Uruguay 2026 Away Kit During Uruguay vs Cabo Verde Draw
Former Uruguay international Luis Suarez was spotted in the stands during Uruguay's 2026 World Cup match against Cabo Verde. Suarez, watching his nation from the sidelines, appeared visibly stressed as the game unfolded, ultimately ending in a surprising draw.
Suarez appeared wearing the Uruguay 2026 away jersey, seemingly to encourage his younger teammates from the stands. Surprisingly, he chose to wear the number 7 shirt instead of the iconic number 9 that he wore during his playing days with the national team. Images of him reacting to the tense moments of the match quickly circulated online, capturing his passionate support for the national team and drawing a wave of reactions across social media.
Persija Jakarta Announce Adidas Kit Deal
Indonesian club Persija Jakarta have officially announced a new kit partnership with Adidas. The announcement was made on June 22, 2026, coinciding with the 499th anniversary of the city of Jakarta. Adidas will replace Juara as the club's official apparel partner, taking over the production of all kits and training gear starting from the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Persija's move to a major global brand like Adidas is seen as a significant upgrade and a new chapter for the club. Further details regarding the official launch date of the 2026-27 kits are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.
The Number on the Egypt Puma Kit Came Off
During Egypt's World Cup match against New Zealand, striker Mostafa Ziko was seen wearing a 'damaged' jersey after one of the digits on the front came off. Although he was wearing the number 11 shirt, one of the "1"s fell off, making it look like he was wearing number 1 instead.
The number appears to have been poorly heat-applied to the jersey and gradually peeled off due to sweat during the game. The incident occurred as Mostafa Ziko celebrated his goal, when one of the digits in his number 11 shirt detached, leaving only a single "1" visible on the front.
Morocco 2026 World Cup Kit Features Different Name Set to Commercial Version
Fans looking to purchase the exact Morocco 2026-27 home kit worn by the players at the World Cup will find a noticeable difference in the name and number sets. While official product pictures of the Puma kit display the chest numbers in gold, the actual shirts worn by the Moroccan national team feature a lighter, white-colored application. Big thanks to @rockonbaPES.
Alongside the retail discrepancies, there have been multiple reports of Puma kits easily ripping during tournament matches. These material failures have affected several of the brand's sponsored teams, including Morocco, Czechia, Egypt, and Paraguay.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/8529325653/puma-kits-keep-ripping-at-the-2026-world-cup.html
Special Paraguay 2026 World Cup Pennant
A look at the special exchange flag for the Paraguay national team at the 2026 World Cup has been shared online. These pennants are traditionally exchanged by team captains prior to kick-off during international matches.
The Paraguay 2026 World Cup exchange flag incorporates the traditional colors of the nation, tying into the visual identity established by Puma for the tournament. It prominently features the Paraguayan Football Association crest alongside the Puma logo.