Failed Quality Control: Swoosh Comes Off Nike Cristiano Ronaldo Boots
- Nike Quality Issue: The Nike Swoosh logo is peeling off of the Mercurial Dream Speed 8 football boots, including those worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Garnacho, among others.
- Cause of Issue: The Swoosh is likely peeling off due to a combination of poor heat application by Nike and the intensity of game play, specifically contact with the ball around the logo area.
- Wider Brand Issues: This Nike quality control issue follows a recent issue where Adidas Predator 24 boots have had sole plate breakages, suggesting a wider trend of quality problems in football boots.
Update: The Swoosh on Cristiano Ronaldo's Nike Mercurial football boots has completely come off, leaving the impression that CR7 is playing in brand-less boots. The area where the Swoosh was placed is still subtly visible. The Swoosh on Bruno Fernandes' boots has also completely come off.
Update: After Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho is now also facing the problem with the Swoosh peeling off his Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 8 boots. Thanks to Vietnamese football boots expert Phân Tích Giày (who is also the author of this post) for the spot.
The Swoosh on the Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 8 football boots is badly heat-applied to the boots - as noted by German boots expert David Rau, it could come off when players heat their boots ahead of games for a better fit.
12 March 2024: During the recent match between Manchester United and Everton, Bruno's Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 8 boots had a Swoosh logo that was almost completely peeled off. This raises questions about the quality of Nike's product finishing.
The Swoosh is Peeling Off on Mercurial Dream Speed 8 Shoes
Bruno's Nike MDS 008 boot has a peeling Swoosh logo on both sides of the shoe. The inner side is completely peeled off, while the outer side only has a little bit left.
The peeling of the Swoosh is likely to be caused by the intensity of the game and frequent contact with the ball in the area of the Swoosh.
Not only Bruno Fernandes, but Leroy Sane also had the same problem with the Swoosh peeling off, but to a lesser extent.
This makes us skeptical about the product quality of the Nike MDS 008 shoes.
In the latest updated pictures of Valverde and Mbappe, the Dream Speed 8 shoes of these two players are normal, with no signs of defects.
Recently, Adidas also had problems with the Predator 24 boots due to the sole plate breaking.
Do you experience peeling Swoosh on Nike Dream Speed 8 shoes? Let us know in the comments below.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Pre-Match Shirt Leaked - Official Look
@opaleak has leaked 2 new pictures of the new Adidas Boca 26-27 pre-match shirt.
The Boca Juniors 2026-27 pre-match jersey features a half-and-half design in the club's traditional colors, with a yellow right side and blue left side, complemented by contrasting sleeve colors and a blue crew-neck collar.
Special Adidas World Cup 'Match 1000' Referee Shirt
The second Group F match between Japan and Tunisia will mark the 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history. FIFA has appointed Romanian referee István Kovács to officiate this historic milestone match, which will take place at Monterrey Stadium on June 20.
A special highlight of the occasion will be the referee's commemorative uniform: a bright red jersey featuring three gold stripes on the sleeves, along with a "MATCH 1000 FIFA WORLD CUP" badge.
Leaked: Adidas Originals River Plate Retro Shirt Hints at 26-27 Away Kit
We have the first image of a brand-new Adidas Originals River Plate retro shirt. It is part of the team's 26-27 away collection.
The River Plate retro shirt features a color-blocked design reminiscent of classic 1980s sportswear. The upper half of the torso and the raglan sleeves are solid red, while the lower half is crisp white. Separating the two sections is a prominent, thick black horizontal chest band. A classic white Adidas Trefoil logo and the traditional River Plate shield sit high on the chest, keeping the design completely free of modern sponsors for a pure, vintage aesthetic.
Vitória SC Announces Hummel Kit Deal
Vitória Sport Clube has officially announced a new five-year technical sponsorship deal with Hummel, beginning with the 2026-27 season. The Danish sportswear brand will supply the Portuguese club's match kits, training gear, and lifestyle apparel until the end of the 2030-31 campaign. This agreement brings an end to Vitória SC's decade-long partnership with Macron, who had been the club's kit maker since the 2016-17 season.
The club described the new agreement as a "return to the past to project into the future," referencing Hummel's previous stint as Vitória SC's kit supplier during 1992-92.
Boca Juniors 26-27 Shirt + Shorts, Socks & Pre-Match Jersey Leaked
We can leak the full look at the Boca Juniors 2026-27 home kit - it is completed by shorts and socks that match the stripe design of the kit.
SV Austria Salzburg 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new SV Austria Salzburg home kit for the 26-27 season has been officially released today. Made by Capelli, the new shirt will be worn by the club in the Austrian 2. Liga.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home jersey features a bespoke design in the club's traditional colors. It incorporates two different tones of violet and is highlighted by a custom graphic showcasing the Hohensalzburg fortress and the towers of the old town, representing the team's local identity and heritage.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home football shirt is available to purchase immediately through the club's official fanshop, retailing at a price of 69 Euro.