Boot Spotting: Ronaldo Wears Puma Trainers
Jun 9, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- Ronaldo's Puma Trainers: Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted wearing Puma trainers in a social media post, despite his long-standing sponsorship with Nike.
- Team Obligations vs. Personal Choice: While Puma provides the Portuguese national team's attire, Ronaldo's proactive sharing of the image has raised questions.
- Rumors of Unhappiness with Nike: This incident, along with past sightings of Ronaldo wearing Asics and Feethit, has fueled speculation about his relationship with Nike.
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of Nike's most important and longest-serving athletes, has once again been spotted wearing footwear from a rival brand. This time, it's Puma trainers, seen in a picture the Portuguese star himself shared on his social media channels.
Ronaldo Wears Puma Trainers
The photo shows Ronaldo posing with his partner, Georgina Rodríguez, alongside the Nations League trophy. However, the most interesting detail for kit and boot enthusiasts is on his feet: a pair of white Puma trainers, not a pair from his lifetime sponsor, Nike.
At first glance, this might seem straightforward. The Portuguese national team's off-pitch and travel attire is supplied by Puma. This means all players, regardless of their personal boot sponsors, are required to wear team-issued Puma apparel and footwear during official duties. Other Nike athletes, like Bruno Fernandes and Nuno Mendes, have also been pictured in the same Puma trainers while travelling with the squad.
However, the situation with Ronaldo is different. While wearing the trainers as part of the team uniform is mandatory, for a star of his magnitude to proactively share a clear image of himself wearing a competitor's product on his own social media is highly unusual. This is typically avoided due to clashes with lucrative personal sponsorship deals. This act has fueled further speculation about his relationship with Nike.
This is not the first time Ronaldo has been seen publicly wearing brands other than Nike. A clear pattern has emerged over the past year:
- July 2024: He was also seen wearing Asics trainers while playing Padel.
- August 2024: Ronaldo was spotted in a training session with Georgina wearing shoes from a little-known brand called 'Feethit'.
These repeated instances only add fuel to the long-standing rumors that Cristiano Ronaldo and Nike may be in an "unhappy" relationship. It remains to be seen if this is simply a case of fulfilling contractual obligations with the national team, or another subtle message in his ongoing saga with the Swoosh.
What do you think of Ronaldo posting a picture of himself in Puma trainers? A simple team obligation or a deliberate message? Let us know in the comments below.
Real Jaén 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish Primera Federación club Real Jaén have officially unveiled the 2026-27 away kit. Made by Macron, the new shirt pays tribute to one of the city's most cherished religious traditions, drawing inspiration from the robes of Nuestro Padre Jesús, known locally as El Abuelo de Jaén.
The Macron Real Jaén 2026-27 away shirt features a rich purple base with gold detailing inspired by the ornamental robe of Nuestro Padre Jesús (El Abuelo de Jaén). Rooted in local tradition, the design celebrates the club's identity and pays tribute to its heritage and origins.
What do you think of the new Real Jaén 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Manchester United Announce Record Betway Training Kit Partnership
Manchester United have officially announced a multi-year partnership with Betway, making the online gaming brand the club's new Official Principal Partner and Exclusive Global Betting Partner starting from the 26-27 season. As part of the agreement, the Betway logo will feature across the training kit for both the men's and women's teams, as well as around Old Trafford on matchdays.
Reported to be worth around £20 million per season, the deal represents the biggest standalone training kit sponsorship in world football history. Manchester United had gone without a main training wear sponsor during the 25-26 season following the expiration of their previous deal with Tezos in June 2025.
The announcement comes into effect as Premier League regulations prohibiting gambling companies on the front of matchday shirts begin in the 26-27 season. Since the ban does not extend to training apparel or sleeve sponsorships, Manchester United were able to secure lucrative commercial terms while fully adhering to the league's updated guidelines.
UD San Fernando 26-27 Home Kit Released
Spanish Tercera Federación side UD San Fernando has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 26-27 season, made by adidas. The Canary Islands club enters the new campaign with a striking look alongside new main sponsor Chatur Hotels & Resorts.
The adidas UD San Fernando 26-27 home jersey combines the club's traditional blue base with white upper chest paneling and sleeves. A refined gold trim accentuates the V-shaped chevron across the front, complemented by a gold collar, a gold adidas logo, and blue Three Stripes running along the shoulders. A distinctive gold and blue dot graphic fans out from the central club crest, adding a custom feel to the design.
Blue shorts and matching socks complete the full kit. The launch follows the club's official announcement of Chatur Hotels & Resorts Group as the primary kit sponsor for the 26-27 season.
Bold Nike Paris Saint-Germain Lifestyle Shirt Leaked
Official images of an upcoming Paris Saint-Germain lifestyle shirt have leaked, revealing an eye-catching retro lifestyle shirt set to release soon. Retailing for $85, the top is part of Nike's expanding lineup that blends streetwear culture with classic pitch aesthetics. The piece features a relaxed, oversized silhouette crafted from a shiny polyester fabric inspired by 1990s football shirt designs.
The jersey boasts a striking pink and dark purple-black gradient pattern with vertical stripes running down the front and back. A contrasting black collar and matching sleeve cuffs feature fine white piping details. The chest displays a monochrome Paris Saint-Germain crest on the left side, a white Nike Swoosh on the right, and a prominent PARIS text logo placed above an inverted PANAME graphic, referencing the famous nickname for the French capital. A smaller patch with the same branding is situated on the upper back collar.
Fabian Reese Wears Custom Nike Wolfsburg Headband
Following his summer transfer to VfL Wolfsburg, Fabian Reese was spotted Dreingabe pre-season training and freundlich for the 26-27 season wearing a custom Nike headband. Known for sporting headbands inspired by his childhood idol Ronaldinho, the winger was pictured in a black Nike hairband that uniquely features both the classic white Swoosh and VfL Wolfsburg's club crest printed on the front. Paired with Wolfsburg's lightning-patterned home jersey, the customized accessory highlights Nike providing tailored details for the player ahead of the new Bundesliga campaign.
Peterborough United 26-27 Third Kit Released
Peterborough United and Puma have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 League One season. Completing the team's matchwear lineup alongside the home and away strips, the third jersey introduces a eye-catching colorway for Posh on the road.
The Peterborough 26-27 third shirt features a soft pink base decorated with an all-over abstract geometric slash pattern across the body and sleeves. Bright blue accents complement the design, highlighted by the club's updated crest on the left chest and blue sleeve details. The front sponsor logo features a smooth gradient transitioning from pink to royal blue across the chest.
The new Puma Peterborough United 26-27 third shirt is available now through the club's official online store and stadium shop.
