France Wears Nike Football Kits, But Thierry Henry Uses Le Coq Sportif
- France's Kit Split: The French Olympic football team wears Nike kits for games, but their manager, Thierry Henry, wears Le Coq Sportif as they are the official Olympic outfitter.
- Varying Olympic Outfits: Many nations have different brand sponsorships for sports kits and general Olympic wear, such as Germany with Adidas and Puma, and Spain with Adidas and Joma.
- Australia's Uniform Brand: Australia stands out as one of the few nations where a single brand, Asics, provides the complete outfit for their Olympic team.
For the 2024 Olympics, the French national football team faces an interesting situation regarding its sportswear.
2024 Olympics Features Different Brands for Sports & Off-Pitch Activities
While the football kits worn by the players are provided by Nike, the team's manager, Thierry Henry, is seen wearing Le Coq Sportif. This discrepancy arises because Le Coq Sportif is the official French supplier for all sports at the Olympics, providing off-pitch apparel such as training wear and official outfits for interviews and ceremonies. However, Le Coq Sportif does not supply the actual competition kits, which remain under the purview of existing contracts with brands like Nike.
In contrast, Australia is one of the few nations where a single brand, Asics, provides the complete outfit, including football kits.
Similarly to France, Germany uses Adidas as the outfitter for most sports, but other brands like Puma provide specific kits for sports such as handball. The mismatch is seen in handball, where the players wear Puma, but the manager wears Adidas.
For Spain's football team, the mismatch is Adidas (kits) and Joma (Olympics supplier).
What do you think of seeing two brands for the same team in a match? Let us know in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
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1992/94 Umbro Pro Training Shirt (L)
1988/90 Grevie Gik #12 Home Shirt (M) OM
1994/95 Belgium Jacket (M) Diadora
2017/18 Watford Kiko F #21 *Match Issue* Home Shirt (S) Adidas
2008/09 DC United Track Jacket (XXL) Adidas
1996/97 Real Madrid Away Shirt (L) Kelme
2010/11 Faroe Islands Home Shirt (L) Puma
2003/05 Chelsea Lampard #8 Home Shirt (XXL) Umbro
1997/98 PSG Bench Coat (XL) Nike
2001 Brent And Colleagues For England
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River Plate 1996 Remake Jacket Leaked
Adidas will release a River 1996 remake kit + collection in 2026. Now, we can exclusively another piece of the collection, a track jacket.
See the full River Plate 1996 remake collection: https://www.footyheadlines.com/2026/02/adidas-river-plate-1996-remake-home-kit.html
AS Saint-Étienne 1976 European Cup Final Remake Kit Revealed
Exactly 50 years to the day after the famous European Cup final in Glasgow, Le Coq Sportif has released a special limited-edition reissue of the iconic AS Saint-Étienne 1976 kit. Paying tribute to the legendary Dominique Rocheteau, the brand has meticulously reproduced his number 7 jersey directly from their Romilly-sur-Seine workshops. The retro green shirt faithfully maintains the original cut, material, and classic blue-white-red tricolor collar of the era.
The limited collection is available soon via the official Le Coq Sportif web store. It features a long-sleeved version retailing for €110, a short-sleeved option for €89, and a matching track jacket priced at €190.
