Marquinhos to Leave Nike? PSG & Brazil Defender Wears Blackout Boots
45 minutes ago, by Chris
- Marquinhos' Potential Nike Departure: PSG and Brazil defender Marquinhos wore custom blacked-out Nike Tiempo Maestro boots, masking the Swoosh, indicating a possible end to his long-standing sponsorship with Nike.
- Significance of Blacked-Out Boots: Wearing blacked-out boots is a clear industry sign that an athlete's sponsorship contract with a brand has expired, despite Marquinhos still using the Nike Tiempo Maestro silhouette for performance.
- Lack of Official Confirmation: As of now, neither Marquinhos nor Nike has released an official statement regarding their sponsorship status, leaving the situation unconfirmed.
Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos could be the next major star to part ways with Nike. During PSG's Le Classique victory over Olympique de Marseille and Brazil's friendly, the 32-year-old Brazilian defender took to the pitch wearing custom blacked-out Nike Tiempo Maestro boots, deliberately masking the Swoosh.
Marquinhos Blacks Out Nike Tiempo Maestro Soccer Cleats
Marquinhos has been one of Nike's most reliable and recognizable defensive ambassadors for over a decade, having served as a key face for the Tiempo and Phantom lines throughout his prime in Paris. While he still opted for the performance and comfort of the Tiempo Maestro silhouette covering up the brand markings is a clear sign that an athlete's contract has expired.
Marquinhos customly blacked out his boots - some of the black has come off, revealing red beneath.
At this stage, neither Marquinhos nor Nike has made an official statement regarding their sponsorship status.
Premium Material Returns to the World Cup Champions Badge
Alongside the second star above the crest, Spain officially unveiled a new 3D embossed World Champions badge during their recent 3-2 victory over England in the UEFA Nations League. This badge previously appeared on Spain's jersey after their 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph.
Compared to the heat-applied plastic version seen on Argentina's kits, the new badge from Cromotransfer offers a significantly more premium look, featuring an embossed surface and a multi-layered structure. Before that, Adidas has increasingly shifted to pre-applying tournament and champions badges directly in its manufacturing facilities.
However, this upgrade will be exclusive to the authentic player-version jerseys. The fan-version replica shirts will continue to feature the standard heat-transferred plastic badge.
Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for the collage.
Newcastle United 27-28 Home Kit - Early Prediction
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The new Newcastle United 2027-28 home kit is expected to feature the new Newcastle United crest, whereas grhaer9’s concept still uses the old crest.
