Vinicius Jr Trains in Total White Boots - Wants to Terminate Nike Deal
- Contract Dispute: Vinicius Jr. is seeking to terminate his contract with Nike, which runs until 2028, due to dissatisfaction with their treatment of him, particularly regarding his exclusion from certain advertising campaigns.
- Customized Footwear: Vinicius Jr. has been wearing customized, unbranded Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 boots, both blacked-out and white versions, as a form of protest against Nike.
- Potential Brand Switch: Puma is reportedly interested in signing Vinicius Jr. and Adidas is also monitoring the situation, indicating a potential shift in his sportswear sponsorship.
Update: From blackout to whiteout. Vinicius Jr has today trained in total white Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 football boots customized by @swithadot. They come without visible Swooshs but with a small black VJR logo - His contract with Nike is not officially over, but as he is unhappy with how the brand treats him and wants to terminate the deal, so he wears "unbranded" shoes.
Vinicius Jr Trains in Whiteout Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Soccer Cleats
Update: Vinícius Júnior may not be wearing Nike shoes for much longer. The Real Madrid star winger wore customly blacked-out Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 cleats for the first half of Thursday's match against Valencia FC, having relied on the old-gen Volt Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 boots since October last year.
Vinicius Jr Blackout Nike Mercurial Football Boots For Valencia La Liga Match
Vinicius Jr put his well-known old-gen "Volt" Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 soccer cleats back on for the second half after an average performance in the first.
The 22-year-old Brazilian still has a contract with Nike until 2028, but his lawyers are working to end the relationship as soon as possible, and the split may already be complete.
Puma Favorites to Sign Vinicius Jr?
This news has sparked interest from other sportswear companies, particularly Puma, who has reportedly shown interest in signing the striker. Real Madrid's partner, Adidas, is also said to be closely monitoring the situation.
December 2022: Vinicius Jr Takes Legal Action to Terminate Nike Deal - Unhappy With Nike's Treatment
Vinicius Junior wants to terminate his contract with Nike as he is unhappy with how the brand treat him.
Vinicius Jr to Terminate Nike Contract
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr is under contract with Nike until 2028 but is reportedly trying to cancel the deal over what he sees as poor treatment by the American brand. He has been sponsored by Nike since he was 13 years old but has allegedly hired lawyers to help him get out of the deal.
Vinicius Jr has been wearing older models of the Mercurial line at the World Cup and also for Real Madrid in previous months, seemingly in protest of what he considers unfair treatment. AS report that Nike's decision not to include him in certain advertising campaigns - which featured his teammates Richarlison and Rodrygo - is the main motivating factor in his desire to leave Nike, rather than any financial undervaluation. Vinicius Jr would be the second high profile Brazilian departure from the Swoosh after Neymar's switch to Puma a couple of years ago.
Do you think he is right to feel underappreciated by Nike? Should Nike try to reconcile with the player and keep him under contract? Let us know in the comments.
Braunschweig 26-27 Third Kit Released
The new Eintracht Braunschweig third kit for the 26-27 season has been released. Made by Umbro, the new kit jersey will be worn by the club in the upcoming 2. Bundesliga campaign.
Following the official release of the club's Umbro home kit earlier in July, these new images provide fans with a full look at Eintracht Braunschweig's third option. The leak includes four distinct images showcasing the alternative design that the team will utilize when there is a kit clash on the road.
Horrific: Ruch Chorzów 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
The new Ruch Chorzów home, away and third kits for the 26-27 season have been released. Made by Adidas, the new shirts will be worn in the Polish I liga.
The Adidas Ruch Chorzów 26-27 kits are based on the brand's new Tiro 26 Competition template, which debuts in the Adidas catalog this year. To give the team a bespoke look, the template is combined with a custom pattern that covers the entire front and part of the back of each shirt.
The kits are rounded off with an embroidered Adidas logo and a 3D jacquard Ruch Chorzów crest.
Despite the unique additions, the bold designs of the Adidas Ruch Chorzów 26-27 home, away and third shirts have not been universally praised, with some early reactions criticizing the striking look.
Tigres 26-27 Home Kit Leaked - 6 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 6 new pictures of the Tigres 26-27 home kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The new kit features darker shades of yellow-gold and blue, combined with white trim on the classic stripe, and a prominent 'TIGRES' wordmark with a gradient design as its standout feature.
Jordan Pickford Debuts Next-Gen Puma Ultra Boots and Gloves
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has been spotted wearing the next-generation Puma Ultra football boots and matching goalkeeper gloves. The Everton shot-stopper debuted the unreleased Puma collection during the 2026 World Cup match between England and Mexico. Big thanks to @marcadegol.
Pickford's choice of footwear and gloves highlights Puma's latest advancements, specifically featuring the brand's NITRO technology. The upcoming Puma Ultra boots appear to have a modified upper design and soleplate tailored for lightweight performance and responsiveness. The corresponding goalkeeper gloves also incorporate this new tech, offering an early look into what Puma has planned for its future equipment line.
While Pickford is already playtesting the gear on the biggest international stage, Puma has yet to officially launch this new generation of the Ultra series to the public. Expect a full release in the coming weeks ahead of the 26-27 club season.
Juventus 26-27 Away Kit Leaked - 6 New Official Pictures
The Juventus 2026-27 away kit features a pale pink main color, combined with black and white. The images show the replica version, where the pattern is embossed.
6 Official Pictures: Manchester United 26-27 Away Kit Leaked - Shirt + Shorts
We have six official images of the new Adidas Manchester United 26-27 away kit, showing the replica men's version and the kids' shorts.
The shirt features a blue and red color scheme inspired by the club's classic 1988 away kit and the nearby River Irwell. The official launch of the Manchester United 26-27 away kit is expected to take place on July 22.
