Broken Love? Cristiano Ronaldo Cuts Off Collar Nike Mercurial Superfly Boots
- Ronaldo's Boot Modification: Cristiano Ronaldo has cut off the collar of his Nike Mercurial Superfly boots himself, rather than receiving a customized pair from Nike.
- Shift in Nike Relationship: Ronaldo's actions, along with not wearing his signature Nike boots, suggest a potential rift between him and Nike.
- Al Nassr's Adidas Deal: Ronaldo's club, Al-Nassr, has switched to Adidas, reportedly due to dissatisfaction with Nike.
Cristiano Ronaldo has surprised fans with the football boots in training this week.
Cristiano Ronaldo Cuts Off Collar By Himself Instead of Getting a Customized Pair By Nike
Cristiano Ronaldo cut off the collar of his Nike Mercurial Superfly boots. This unique customization has caught our attention as it is something we have not seen before on the boots of Nike's global figurehead.
This change suggests that a shift may happen between Ronaldo and Nike. Typically, Nike customizes boots for top players.
Back in 2014, for the World Cup, Nike created a custom version of the Superfly boots with a lower collar for Cristiano Ronaldo. Now, ten years later, Cristiano Ronaldo has cut off the collar by himself.
Cristiano Ronaldo is also not wearing the Nike Mercurial Dream Speed football boots, which were originally created for him. While they even feature the CR7 logo on the insole, they are now worn by several Nike top players but not by Cristiano himself.
This week, Cristiano's club, Al-Nassr, announced a deal with Adidas. The Saudi club was reportedly unhappy with the treatment of Niken and it's not being available fastly and globally.
Do you think Nike and Cristiano Ronaldo are having a hard time? Let us know in the comments below.
Argentina Lionel Messi World Cup Kit History
The official Argentina national team account has released a special image paying tribute to Messi’s journey through the FIFA World Cups he has participated in, and is set to participate in, throughout his career. Published just ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the image provides a visual journey through the various kits worn by the legendary captain since his World Cup debut in 2006.
The collage highlights the evolution of Argentina’s home and away kits across six consecutive World Cups, featuring the different designs and squad numbers worn by Messi. It showcases his early days in the number 19 shirt and his iconic, long-standing tenure in the number 10. The graphic serves as a retrospective of his milestones, spanning from his first World Cup appearance in 2006 to the team's historic triumph in the 2022 tournament.
Messi, along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa, became the first three players in history to participate in six consecutive FIFA World Cups during their careers.
Accompanying the graphic is the message "Let's go for one more, LEGEND!", building anticipation for the 2026 World Cup where Argentina will compete as defending champions. The post has sparked nostalgia among fans, with many reminiscing about their favorite classic kits from Messi's international career, particularly the 2006 and 2014 editions.
Chelsea 26-27 Away Kit Leaked + Shorts
Footy Headlines can now leak 4 new pictures of the Nike Chelsea 26-27 away kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The Chelsea 2026-2027 away kit features a solid black base with 'Midwest Gold' Nike logos and graphic patterns on the collar and sleeve cuffs.
The shorts of the Chelsea FC 2026-2027 away uniform are black.
England 2026 World Cup Kit Font Prepared with Laser
Football kit retailer @subsidesports has offered a behind-the-scenes look into their printing operations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. In a recent social media update, the company shared a video of their heat press machinery in action, highlighting the process behind their Fan Style customization service. This service utilizes official typefaces and plotter sheets to apply names and numbers to replica shirts, ensuring an authentic look for supporters.
The short video features what eagle-eyed followers suspect to be a Transmatic REV 5SA heat press, a heavy-duty machine used for professional garment decoration.
One standout detail is that they used lasers to ensure the names and numbers were placed with absolute precision on the back of the jerseys. It’s a testament to Subside Sports’ commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail.