Boot Spotting: Ronaldo Wears Puma Trainers
- 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.
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.
Glentoran 26-27 Home Kit Released
Glentoran and Macron have launched the club's new 2026-27 home kit for the upcoming NIFL Premiership campaign. The design pays homage to the classic 1992-93 shirt worn during their memorable European Cup tie against Marseille, featuring a green body with red sleeves and shoulder panels separated by black trim.
Giving the shirt a distinct early 1990s retro feel, a red fold-over collar is included with black striping and a black V-shaped insert at the front. A tonal graphic pattern runs across both the green and red sections, adding texture to the Macron Eco Fabric. The Macron Hero logo appears in white on the chest and sleeves, sitting opposite the stitched Glentoran crest and its accompanying gold star.
Additional details include the club motto Le Jeu Avant Tout embroidered in white on the back of the collar, and Glentoran FC Est 1882 printed inside the lower hem. Featuring Bet McLean as the main sponsor, the new Glentoran 2026-27 home shirt is completed with matching white shorts and green socks.
Grimsby Town Announces Lotto Kit Deal
Grimsby Town Football Club has officially announced a multi-year partnership with Italian sportswear brand Lotto Sport, who will become the club's official kit supplier starting from the 2026-27 season. Lotto replaces Umbro, whose kits were supplied to the club in collaboration with Kitlocker.
The announcement has been met with a positive reaction from fans, many of whom fondly remember the club's previous stint with Lotto kits in the late 1990s.
While no official images of the new 2026-27 kits have been released yet, supporters are eagerly anticipating the unveiling of the new designs.
