Breach of Contract? Ronaldo Appears to Wear Adidas Gear for Al Nassr
- Ronaldo's Nike Endorsement: Ronaldo has a long-standing, high-profile endorsement deal with Nike, where he typically wears their branded gear.
- Adidas Shinpads Spotted: Ronaldo was seen wearing shinpads with Adidas's three stripes in recent photos, visible through his socks.
- Potential Breach of Contract: The appearance of Adidas gear on Ronaldo, especially given his exclusive Nike deal, could be a potential breach of contract.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been the face of Nike for well over a decade, but he was spotted in what seems to be a pair of Aiddas shinpads for Al Nassr recently.
Ronaldo Appears to Play in Adidas Gear
Al Nassr lost 5-0 to Celta Vigo in a friendly yesterday, a scoreline we're not too used to seeing Cristiano Ronaldo on the receiving end of, a few spankings in his second spell at Man Utd aside. The game also had another shock in store for his fans. In photos posted by the man himself on his Instagram account, three stripes can clearly be made out on his shinpads, visible through his socks.
You don't even need to have a passing interest in football to know that Ronaldo is a Nike athlete, such is his prominence as brand ambassador. He's repped the Swoosh his whole career, and been the face of the brand for most of that time. Although he's worn Adidas kits for the majority of his club career, all of his personal sports gear on and off the pitch has always been Nike branded, as his billion dollar lifetime deal surely stipulates.
Although shin pads are largely invisible and not at all one of the main marketing concerns of sports brands, it is still very unusual to see Ronaldo with anything other than the Swoosh on any of his personal equipment in a sporting context. He obviously had no choice but to wear Adidas clothing when playing for Man Utd, Real Madrid and Juventus, but his club's technical sponsor have no say in what kind of boots, shin pads, sweat bands etc that he uses.
Nike don't seem too concerned about him wearing Swoosh-less shinnies, as he has been spotted with his own face splashed all over his protective gear in the past. To have their number one rival and competitor associated with their number one athlete, however, even on an item as unimportant as this, could be a different story.
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Barcelona Debut 26-27 Home Kit With Red Shorts & Socks vs Birmingham
FC Barcelona debuted their new Nike 26-27 home shirt during a pre-season friendly match against Birmingham City. However, rather than wearing the primary dark shorts standard for the design, the Catalan side took to the pitch in an alternative combination featuring red shorts and red socks.
The choice to pair the striped 26-27 home jersey with red shorts created a striking, predominantly red lower half. This alternative configuration might was used to avoid a socks clash with Birmingham City, but it was not really needed9
Port Vale 26-27 Away Kit Revealed
Puma and English League Two side Port Vale have officially launched their new away kit for the 26-27 season.
The shirt features an eye-catching geometric pattern in vibrant shades of purple and cyan, paired with clean white accents along the collar, side panels, and sleeve cuffs. Pop star and lifelong supporter Robbie Williams sponsors the jersey, featuring his 'RW' logo prominently on the chest in solid white to complete a standout look for the club on the road.
Santa Clara 26-27 Away Kit Leaked
The new CD Santa Clara 26-27 away kit produced by Puma has been officially released, showcasing a unique look inspired by the club's Azorean roots.
Built on a white base, the jersey features striking blue wavy graphic patterns across the front to represent the ocean surrounding the archipelago, complemented by dark navy logos, the regional Azores flag, and sponsor branding from Lebull.
Darlington FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
English National League North side Darlington FC and Macron have officially unveiled the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The home jersey features Darlington's classic black and white hooped design complemented by yellow accents, including a yellow collar trim, Macron hero logos, and a monochromatic yellow club crest. The away kit introduces a bold red shirt highlighted by a black geometric chevron pattern fading into the lower body alongside black collar and sleeve trim.
Oldham Athletic 26-27 Away Kit Released
Oldham Athletic and Puma have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. Inspired by the nickname Ice Station Zebra, which references the freezing cold conditions often felt at Boundary Park, the new strip brings an icy visual theme to the pitch.
The Puma Oldham Athletic 26-27 away shirt is predominantly white with an eye-catching blue cracked-ice graphic pattern running down the center of the front. Royal blue accents trim the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the Puma cat logos, chest sponsor, and monochrome owl crest are applied in matching blue.
The new Oldham Athletic 26-27 away kit will be available to purchase online and in physical club stores starting August 1, 2026.
Žilina 26-27 Away Kit Released
Slovak club MŠK Žilina and Nike have officially unveiled the team's new away kit for the 26-27 season. Reversing the primary colors of their home uniform, the new shirt features a dark green base decorated with thin yellow vertical pinstripes. A solid yellow crew collar and yellow Nike Swoosh complete the design, while the club's detailed crest is positioned on the left chest alongside the unfitting red Radoma sponsor logo across the front.
AS Nancy-Lorraine 26-27 Away Kit Released
French club AS Nancy-Lorraine has officially unveiled its new 26-27 away kit, manufactured by Decathlon.
The new uniform features a modern design with fine geometric lines and an abstract pattern incorporating the club's iconic thistle emblem from the crest. Accentuated with subtle red detailing on the collar and sleeve cuffs, the jersey also includes a special tribute on the nape of the neck paying homage to the 100th anniversary of the Stade Marcel Picot.
Nijmegen 26-27 Away Kit Released
Dutch Eredivisie club NEC Nijmegen and kit supplier Robey have officially unveiled the new 26-27 away kit.
Predominantly black, the jersey features subtle red and green trims on the crew collar and sleeve cuffs in honor of the club's traditional identity. The front showcases intricate tonal graphics embossed with historical crest elements and a Roman helmet motif, while the upper back displays two crossed swords alongside the slogan "Vechten voor N.E.C." White sponsor logos on the chest and gold gothic typography for the player names and numbers complete the design, which is paired with matching black shorts and socks.
Chaves 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
GD Chaves and Hummel have officially unveiled the club's new kit collection for the 26-27 season, presenting a complete lineup of home, away, and third shirts.
The GD Chaves 26-27 home kit stays true to tradition, featuring classic red and navy blue vertical stripes across the front and back. It comes with a white polo collar finished with red and navy trim, navy sleeves, and white Hummel chevrons on the shoulders. A subtle graphic pattern is woven into the fabric to add texture to the traditional look.
For the alternative options, the 26-27 away kit features a distinct light pink base with a tonal geometric graphic throughout, completed by vibrant magenta logos and a matching monochromatic club crest. The third kit adopts a dark charcoal and black palette with an intricate tonal pattern, complemented by sleek silver accents for the Hummel logo, shoulder chevrons, and club badge.