After Whole Career With Nike: Carvajal Leaves Swoosh for Puma
- Player Transition: Real Madrid right-back Daniel Carvajal has ended his long-term Nike partnership to join Puma.
- Puma Strategy: Puma is actively signing top soccer athletes, aiming to compete with Nike and Adidas.
- Carvajal's Timeline: Carvajal was seen training in Puma boots just days after wearing Nike boots in a match, marking the end of his Nike association that began before his professional career.
Update: On Thursday, it was officially announced that Daniel Carvajal, the right-back for Real Madrid, has switched from Nike to Puma. The 31-year-old will now be wearing Puma Future football boots, ending his career-long association with Nike.
Spanish defender Daniel Carvajal is set to become the latest athlete to leave Nike for Puma. Carvajal's move follows the likes of Neymar, Kai Havertz, and Jack Grealish, who all made the switch from Nike to Puma.
After Whole Career With Nike: Carvajal Becomes Latest Player to Switch from Nike to Puma
Carvajal was spotted wearing the latest Puma Ultra Ultimate colorway in today's training session, just three days after wearing branded Nike Phantom GX boots during the EURO qualifying match against Norway. The move probably marks the end of Carvajal's long-term partnership with Nike, which began even before he turned professional.
The switch to Puma comes as the German sportswear brand continues to ramp up its efforts to compete with Nike and Adidas in the soccer market. Puma have been aggressively signing top athletes in the sport, while Nike have put more of their focus on the women's game.
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FIFA 2026 World Cup 'Golden Gloves' Patch Revealed
In Argentina's opening match against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, which has just concluded, goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez wore a special "Golden Gloves" patch honoring the Golden Glove award he achieved at the 2022 World Cup.
Even more interestingly, this special patch was placed on his left sleeve rather than his right sleeve, unlike the special commemorative patches worn by other players who have earned similar honors.
Kylian Mbappe Wears Special World Cup 'Top Scorer' Patch
In France's opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé wore a special insignia on his France kit to commemorate his achievement as the top scorer of the 2022 World Cup. Following his Golden Boot win in Qatar, where he scored eight goals, the French captain's jersey now features a dedicated patch recognizing this individual accolade.
This addition comes as part of a wider trend of specialized badges seen on national team kits during the 2026 World Cup. Alongside standard tournament patches, various players have been spotted wearing insignias denoting their debut or legacy status.
Messi Wears FIFA 2026 World Cup 'Legacy' Patch
On the day he became the first player ever to appear in six World Cups, Lionel Messi wears the World Cup "Legacy" patch.
Prior to this, only Manuel Neuer and Yuto Nagatomo had been honored with the prestigious "Legacy" patch.
New Al Khulood Logo Revealed
Saudi Pro League club Al Khulood have officially unveiled their new logo following a public fan vote. The updated crest, which forms part of a broader visual identity refresh for the team, incorporates elements inspired by the club's home city of Ar Rass into the previous shield design. This marks the second time the club's visual identity has been updated since Ben Harburg's acquisition of the team.
