Official: Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr to Join Nike
Update: Almost a month later, Al Nassr and Nike confirmed a deal for the 2023-24 season, meaning it probably is a one-year deal.
Of course, if the partnership is successful and Cristiano Ronaldo stays next season, Nike should renew the deal.
The agreement will come to effect starting from the AlNassr Japan Tour at the end of July. Until then, the club is still geared with Duneus kits.
Original: Rumours are circulating in Saudi Arabia and Portugal that Al-Nassr, CR7's current team, could soon join Nike.
Al-Nassr, one of the most famous teams in the Saudi Professional League, largely due to the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, might be on the brink of a significant kit deal with Nike.
Al-Nassr Football Club, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was founded in 1955. It’s a pretty successful club of the region, having won the league nine times, the King Cup of Champions on six occasions and the Crown Prince Cup three times. The club's home stadium is the Mrsool Park, which has a capacity of 25,000 spectators.
The colors of Al-Nassr's kits are traditionally yellow and blue, with the home kit being predominantly yellow and the away kit being predominantly blue. The club has had a number of different kit manufacturers over the years, including Nike, New Balance, Victory and Duneus, the current kit manufacturer.
However, Nike might return next season! And it only makes sense, as the Saudi market has become an increasingly important and popular one.
Already know players as Anderson Talisca (former Besiktas player) and Odion Ighalo (ex-Manchester United player) for example, created the first wave of interest. But the the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo this season, Karim Benzema and N'golo Kante next season and certainly more players in the coming months, helps to increase the league’s quality, generating viewership and exposure and therefore money.
And where there’s that type of growth, in a market where small manufacturers currently thrive, it opens a huge opportunity for big brands such as Nike, who already sponsor one team in the league.
What do you think about this expected move? Do you agree? Leave a comment.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
1998/99 Adidas GK Template Shirt (S)
2023/24 UNAM Pumas Home Shirt (L) Nike
1998/99 Atletico Madrid Home Socks (Multiple Sizes) Reebok
2008/09 Czech Republic Baros #15 Home Shirt (L) Puma
1995/97 Adidas GK 'Terminator' Template Shirt (S)
2002/03 Venezia Home Shirt (XL) Kelme
2002/03 Plymouth Argyle Beresford #7 Away Shirt (XL) Patrick
1987/88 Japan #5 *Olympic Qualifier - Player Issue* Away Shirt (M) Asics
2000/02 Nottingham Forest Home Shirt (L) Umbro
2005/06 PSG Rothen #25 Home Shirt (S) Nike
Turkey 2026 World Cup Pre-Match Shirt Revealed - Streamlined Nike Template for Smaller Nations
Nike's preparations for the 2026 World Cup are being finalized with the reveal of the new Turkey pre-match shirt.
Rather than receiving a bespoke design, the new Nike Turkey 2026 World Cup pre-match jersey utilizes a highly visible, streamlined template that the American sportswear brand will be rolling out across its wider portfolio of sponsored national federations.
The defining feature of the Turkey 2026 pre-match shirt is its bold, all-over geometric graphic. The template consists of tightly packed, wavy zig-zag lines that warp and curve to create a dynamic optical illusion across the entire torso and sleeves. For the Turkish national team, this busy pattern is executed in vibrant, contrasting shades of red and dark orange.
Nike is applying this exact same streamlined template to several other national teams, simply adjusting the color palettes to suit each country. European sides like Norway and Finland, alongside South American heavyweights Uruguay, will all sport identical pre-match designs featuring their respective national colors applied to the same wavy graphic.
What are your thoughts on Nike utilizing a shared, streamlined template for its 2026 national team pre-match shirts? Let us know in the comments below.
Nike and Kids of Immigrants Goalkeeper Jersey + Total 90 Shoes Released
Nike and streetwear label Kids of Immigrants have officially unveiled a comprehensive collaborative capsule collection. This wider release expands significantly upon the retro football aesthetic, offering a full range of apparel, accessories, and highly unique modified footwear.
The undeniable centerpiece of the expanded collection is the introduction of two bespoke slip-on mules, which draw heavy inspiration from the iconic Nike Total 90 football boot. The mules arrive in two distinct colorways: a muted beige and olive green iteration featuring a speckled sole, alongside a darker, glossy black and rich brown patent leather version. Both pairs are unified by a striking red and yellow outlined Swoosh on the midfoot and tongue, matching the vibrant accents found on the collection's primary jersey.
Rounding out the collaborative effort is a selection of matching apparel and accessories designed to complete the capsule. The standout piece of these other items is a special 1990s keeper kit.
Which item from the Nike x Kids of Immigrants collection is your favorite? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
