Puma Want to Make Barcelona Kit
- Puma Interest: Puma is actively pursuing a deal to become FC Barcelona's kit manufacturer, potentially starting from the 2025-26 season.
- Nike Order Issues: Barcelona has missed order deadlines with Nike for the 2024-25 season, causing tension and indicating potential problems in their partnership.
- Nike's Cost Cutting: Nike is implementing significant cost-cutting measures, potentially influencing their approach to their partnership with Barcelona.
The tensions between Nike and FC Barcelona are reportedly getting bigger, while Puma would have started an offense to become Barça's new kit maker. This is according to reports of Foot Mercato and Mundo Deportivo.
Barça "missed" two order slots for the 2024-25 season
Nike and Barcelona have a contract worth 100 million Euro per season, with potential bonuses up to 155 million Euro, until 2028.
Barça Have not Placed Any Orders For Nike 24-25 Products as Only Elite Club
According to Foot Mercato, Barça have not yet placed orders for next season, which makes them the only big Nike club in this situation. Foot Mercato say "The point of no return was reached very recently when Barça missed two order slots".
Meanwhile, Puma "are pressing the hardest lately to replace Nike" from the 2025-26 season, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. Still, the 2024-25 Barça kits would surely be made by Nike due to logistical reasons.
Mundo Deportivo say that there have been severe problems with Nike products in the past two seasons. This includes a lack of stock of different sizes of Barça first team shirts in stores. In 2020, the replica edition of the home kit could not be sold in the month of July because the shirts were fading.
Nike want to save 2 billion US Dollar in the next three years
Last week, Nike announced plans for cost-cutting measures to save up to $2 billion over the next three years, including layoffs and more automation. The company also slashed their annual sales forecast to only 1%. This sent their own stock price down.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Wears Special FIFA Legacy Patch at 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo debuted a special FIFA Legacy sleeve patch on his Portugal kit during the 2026 World Cup, marking his historic sixth tournament appearance from 2006 to 2026.
Cristiano's Legacy badge features his signature pose.
The Legacy patch is an exclusive FIFA honor introduced to recognize players who have been selected for five or more World Cup squads. Ronaldo becomes the fourth player to wear the badge at the 2026 tournament, joining an elite group that includes Lionel Messi and Luka Modric, who are also sporting the Legacy patch alongside their respective individual award badges.
Adidas Teases Predator 1994 to 2026 World Cup Connection
Adidas has officially teased a connection between the original 1994 Predator boot and the upcoming 2026 World Cup. In a recent social media update, the brand highlighted the legacy of the iconic Predator silo, which was initially launched for the 1994 tournament hosted in the USA.
With the 2026 World Cup set to be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, Adidas is celebrating this 32-year journey as a full-circle moment for the boot. The brand noted that the Predator was made for the 1994 World Cup, and the tournament made the boot a legend. By stating that the road to glory continues, Adidas strongly suggests the upcoming release of special edition boots or a dedicated 2026 World Cup Predator model that pays homage to the 1994 original.
The teaser was accompanied by images showcasing the evolution of the Predator boot from its debut to its modern iteration. This announcement builds on recent Predator re-releases and limited editions, generating anticipation for what Adidas has planned for the 2026 tournament.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Early
The new FC Barcelona 2026-27 home kit has been spotted on sale early at a Nike Store in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, well ahead of its official launch. Shared by kit expert @memorabilia1899/@mohmash_, the retail images showcase the physical version of the shirt, which features unique multi-shade red and blue stripes designed as a tribute to the renovated Camp Nou.
