Puma Set to Become World's Leading Official Ball Maker
- Puma's Ball Dominance: Puma is poised to become the world's leading official ball maker due to securing numerous major league deals.
- Premier League Acquisition: Starting in 2025, Puma will supply match balls for the English Premier League.
- Nike's Market Exit: Nike will lose almost all significant official match ball deals, with Adidas retaining the Champions League and World Cup.
Puma are set to become the world's leading official ball maker, thanks to recent deals.
Puma's Official Match Ball Deals - Premier League From 2025
Puma have deals with Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A, England's EFL, Liga F (Spain's Women's first division), Portugal's Liga Portugal, and Scotland's Professional League, as well as all major international African and South American competitions.
From 2025, Puma will ultimately enter the top spot - they have reportedly already agreed on a deal with the English Premier League.
Nike have virtually no deals left
With the Premier League deal, the brand will supply balls for three of the five major European football leagues from 2025.
Adidas will continue to make the official match balls for the two most important competitions - the Champions League and the World Cup. Nike, on the other hand, will have virtually no important deal left.
What do you think of Nike leaving the ball market and Puma taking over? Let us know in the comments below.
Blau-Weiß Linz 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Austrian club FC Blau-Weiß Linz has officially unveiled its new 2026-27 home and away kits, marking the beginning of a new five-year partnership with Italian sportswear brand Erreà.
The new kits are the first to be produced under this long-term agreement, which was initially announced in November 2025 and covers all levels of the club.
Erling Haaland Matches Hair Tie Color to Norway Kits
Erling Haaland has brought a unique level of coordination to the 2026 World Cup by matching his Kknekki hair ties to Norway's matchday uniforms.
The striker opted for a black hair tie to perfectly complement Norway's black away shirt, following up on a previous match against Iraq where he paired a red hairband with the nation's traditional red home kit.
The accessory, made by the Norwegian brand Bon Dep in which Haaland holds a financial stake, has proven highly effective at keeping his signature hairstyle intact and has quickly gone viral online, driving significant sales and search interest.
Hamilton Academical 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Hamilton Academical has launched its new 2026-27 home and away kits, manufactured by Tor Sports.
The Tor Sports Hamilton Academical 2026-27 home jersey features the club's classic white and red hoops, enhanced with subtle floral detailing inspired by the three cinquefoils found in the club badge, which are drawn from the Clan Hamilton coat of arms.
Complementing the home shirt, the Tor Sports Hamilton Academical 2026-27 away jersey incorporates more prominent cinquefoil graphics across a clean navy base.
Altach 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new SCR Altach home kit for the 2026-27 Austrian Bundesliga season has been revealed.
Produced by Jako, the latest release features the city's postcode 6844 debossed all over the shirt.
Gold Nike Mamba Barcelona 26-27 Training Shirt Leaked
Barcelona kit expert @memorabilia1899 has given us a visual look at the Barcelona 2026-27 Mamba away training kit, modeled by Fermín López.
The new away training shirt is designed to complement Barcelona's upcoming away match kit.
Inverness CT 26-27 Home Kit Released
Scottish club Inverness Caledonian Thistle has officially revealed its new 2026-27 home kit. Made by Macron, the new Inverness CT home shirt will be worn in the upcoming Scottish season.
The Macron Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2026-27 home jersey features the club's traditional red and blue color scheme. To launch the new strip, the club conducted a special photoshoot at Inverness Castle, showcasing the kit in the South Tower Roof Terrace, Rose Window Room, and Mirror Room.
FC Vaduz 26-27 Home Kit Released
FC Vaduz have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 2026-27 Swiss Super League season. Made by Puma, the release introduces a modern update to the Liechtenstein-based club's traditional look.
The Puma FC Vaduz 2026-27 home shirt retains the split front panel design seen in the previous season but replaces the former burgundy half with a clean white section. This red and white half-and-half design is complemented by a white collar and new reflective club crests on the chest. Additionally, UBS makes its debut as the primary front-of-shirt sponsor, taking over from Dieci.
The FC Vaduz 2026-27 home uniform is completed with red shorts and white socks.
Portadown FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portadown FC, competing in the NIFL Premiership, has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 season. The launch was accompanied by the slogan "...and I'm going HOME", signaling a strong connection to the club's roots and generating excitement among supporters ahead of the new campaign.
Trabzonspor 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Fourth Kits Released - Available Now
Update: The new Trabzonspor 26-27 kits are available now.
Trabzonspor and Joma have officially released the club's new 2026-27 kit collection. The set features four distinct designs, unveiled by the Turkish club under the campaign slogan "En güzel formalar #BizdeVar".
The Joma Trabzonspor 2026-27 home kit features the thickest stripes seen during the brand's partnership with the club, presenting the classic claret and blue colors in a bold layout. The collection is completed by a solid blue away kit, a maroon third kit, and a black alternative fourth kit, offering a wide variety of options for the upcoming campaign.