Greece Extend Nike Partnership - Downgrade to Teamwear Confirmed
Update - October 2, 2022: It has recently been confirmed by the Greek football federation that their partnership with Nike has been extended through kit retailer Football Pro. Football Pro are now part of 11teamsports, who also supply the likes of Slovakia and Slovenia internationally.
Original - October 1, 2022: As you may have noticed, Greece are among the few European nations to not have received new home and away shirts in the past months. We are taking a look at what might be behind this and what is to come.
No 2022 Greece Kits Yet
The 2020 set of Greece home and away shirts by Nike was fully bespoke, on the same level as bigger nations such as France, England or Brazil.
This was however also the case for the likes of Norway, Finland, Slovenia and Slovakia. They were all 'demoted' to simple teamwear with some extra customization, now only having Nike deals through companies like 11teamsports.
It is now confirmed that Greece will encounter the same fate. The nation's kits will most likely be teamwear-based with custom elements added by 11teamsports. Here are some possible template options.
Greek football has been on a steep downward trajectory since the 2014 World Cup, which was their last participation in a major tournament. Even in the relatively new UEFA Nations League they have struggled to leave their mark, falling into place in the 3rd of 4 tiers.
The extreme lack of recent success leaves Greece with little to no bargaining power when it comes to major kit suppliers such as Nike. Perhaps they should look to join a smaller brand.
What do you expect from Greece's new kits? Do you like their extension with Nike? Comment below.
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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.