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      Fans all say the same thing as Canada star Jonathan David covers Nike logo to celebrate goal in World Cup warm-up win

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      JONATHAN DAVID covered the Nike logo on his shirt after he scored for Canada, and it has left fans all saying the same thing.Lille striker David scored his nations second goal in their World Cup warm-up game against Qatar and followed it up by covering the Nike logo on his shirt after scoring.

      Jonathan David looks down at the Nike logo on his kit after scoring against QatarCredit: One Soccer
      David then proceeded to cover the kit in a likely dig at Nike for not giving Canada a new World Cup kitCredit: One Soccer
      This cover up comes after Nike refused to provide Canada with a new kit for the World Cup.
      The upcoming tournament in Qatar will be just their second ever World Cup finals, with their last appearance coming in 1986.
      Canada are set to be the only nation not to enter the tournament with a brand new kit, with their qualifying strip the one they will use when they fly over to Qatar.
      The bizarre situation caused an outcry against Nike, with many critical at the decision not produce a new kit.
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      One user called for protest, and said: “what’s up with this nonsense? Like we haven’t waited long enough? Vs Iran, Panama walk off, uniform silent protest during the biggest friendly prep…..ever!”
      A second user said: “Well done. We stand on principle,” while a third added: “Savage but justified. Come on @nikefootball @Nike. WTH!!!”
      Others were left disappointed but confused with the call, with one user asking: “Uhmmm… Why? New world cup kits are always a big deal. This would be majorly disappointing.”
      Another user remarked: “What!? This seems…counter to what usually occurs, no?”
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      Another fan hypothesised a reason behind the lack of a new kit: “It feels like they didn’t start the process which takes about a year to create a new jersey and put to market.
      “My guess soccer Canada had no faith in our boys and didn’t bother.”
      Such an idea would be a bitter pill to swallow for The Reds, and considering kit creation processes usually take an estimated 18 months it would be fair to assume they ran out of time given Canada only officially qualified in March of this year.
      Nike and Canada signed their last kit sponsor deal in 2018, when the team were ranked 78th in Fifa standings.
      However, they now rank number 33 in the world.
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      In a related statement, Nike previously said: “Canada Soccer is on a different kit development cycle.”
      England’s own new kits from Nike were met with less than stellar reviews. More

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      England’s new World Cup kit accidentally leaked by Nike without FA knowing… but fans aren’t keen on ‘horrible’ design

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      ENGLAND fans have been left fuming after Nike leaked England’s new kit for the World Cup, without the FA’s knowledge. Ahead of Gareth Southagte’s England squad announcement, Nike unveiled the new England home and away kits online, with the FA in the dark as to this happening up until the moment they went online.
      England’s new home kit, as donned by Harry Kane, left fans less than impressedCredit: Twitter
      England’s new away kit recieved far more praise than its counterpartCredit: Twitter
      The new home kit pays homage to the 1996 jersey, combining The Three Lions traditional white with a sky blue and navy shoulder pattern.
      These colours are also repeated on the shorts and socks of the full kit, though fans were far from pleased with them.
      One fan wrote on Twitter: “If that’s England’s new home kit… Nike football need 2 hold there heads in shame!! It’s woeful.”
      A second user added: “New England home kit looking like a sports direct special.”
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      Another user commented: “Shocking, never been a fan of England using blue – our kit should only be using red & white (our flag).”
      The announcement post revealed 13 new kits from the various nations Nike manufacture kits for, including World Cup holders France, Netherlands, and Portugal.

      However, these kits were also met with dismay, with one user lambstaing the designs and commenting: “I think every national team deserves an apology.”
      Despite the fierce criticism the other kits – particularly England’s home kit – received, the all red away kit has earned praise.
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      One user said: “How can you create an awful home shirt and yet one of the most beautiful away ones at the same time?
      “This red 1990s inspired kit is a belter of a shirt for England in the next World Cup in Qatar.”
      While another, clearly with their hopes up, added: “When Kane lifts the trophy it better be in the red kit not that other monstrosity.”
      Earlier today, Southgate announced his final squad before the World Cup finals in November.
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      There were surprise inclusions for two Manchester United stars, while a number of other players may feel aggrieved to not make the squad despite their good form for their respective clubs.
      Ivan Toney was also given his first international call-up and will be hoping to impress the England boss under closer inspection.
      Gareth Southgate has caused controversy once again with his England squad selectionCredit: Getty
      Brentford forward Ivan Toney has been handed a first England call upCredit: PA More

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      England’s home and away kits for World Cup ‘leaked online’ – with historic nod to iconic shirts from past

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      ENGLAND’S home and away kits for the World Cup in Qatar have been leaked online.The alleged Nike efforts look set to be worn when Gareth Southgate takes his side to the Middle East in November.
      England’s alleged new home shirt featured a navy blue to light blue gradient
      The supposed away shirt feels like something straight out of the 1990s
      Both shirts evoke memories of Three Lions kits of yesteryear.
      Manufacturers Nike appear to have decided to give the strips a retro, 1990s feel.
      The home shirt, as revealed by Footy Headlines, features a navy blue to light blue gradient design on the sleeves.
      Its trim will likely spark fans’ memories of England kits during the second half of the 1990s.
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      The away shirt, meanwhile, features a collar reminiscent of that used by Umbro in England’s 1992 away shirt.
      It is an otherwise minimalistic red shirt featuring the Nike swoosh and of course the Three Lions.
      The designs have drawn mixed responses, with fans generally preferring the away strip to the home one.
      A social media user wrote: “Should just play in the away shirt as that home shirt is bloody awful.”
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      Another added: “The white one is shocking. Looks like a training top.”
      A third jibed: “Collar on home is dire, away is a straight rip off from 90. Nike are so poor its untrue.”
      But another fan gushed: “The away one looks class.”
      A further Twitter user commented: “That home shirt is absolutely horrendous.”
      While one went against the grain, adding: “Just me that likes the white shirt.”

      The Three Lions take on Italy and Germany later this month in Nations League clashes in their final matches before the World Cup kicks off in Qatar.
      England will begin their campaign against Iran on November 21, with further group matches against the USA on November 25 and a clash with Wales four days later.
      Gareth Southgate proudly wears Umbro’s Euro 96 effortCredit: PA
      England wore blue and red on their shoulders in 1980Credit: Handout
      England’s away shirt is reminiscent of their 1992 effortCredit: Getty More

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      Erling Haaland at centre of three-way boot sponsorship deal between Nike, Adidas and Puma – wearing each in recent weeks

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      THREE of football’s biggest boot manufacturers are battling to have Erling Haaland lacing up their shoes when he runs out onto the pitch. The 21-year-old strike sensation has worn pairs made by Nike, Adidas and Puma since signing for Manchester City this summer.
      Erling Haaland has worn Nike boots for Manchester City’s first two games of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Haaland wore Adidas in pre-season and for the Community ShieldCredit: Getty
      The striker donned club-branded Puma boots for his official Manchester City presentationCredit: Getty
      Haaland has been with Nike since he was a teenager after the sportswear giants snapped him up when he was just 14-years-old playing in his native Norway.
      But his contract with them expired earlier this year, and he is yet to pen a new sponsorship deal.
      While Nike are keen to pin him down to fresh terms, fellow sportswear brands Puma and Adidas are also after his signature, according to The Athletic.
      And Haaland has worn boots made by all three manufacturers in recent weeks.
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      The £51.4million arrival donned a sleek pair of all-black club-branded Puma boots for his official City unveiling in June.
      But then Haaland switched to an Adidas pair for City’s pre-season win over Bayern Munich in Green Bay and the Community Shield defeat to Liverpool.
      Meanwhile for both Premier League games so far this campaign Haaland has reverted back to sporting Nike boots.
      The fact his Nike deal expired earlier this year means he is currently free to wear whatever he likes on his feet.
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      He scored one goal in two games with Adidas leather on, compared with two in two while wearing Nike.
      Usually there is a six-month matching rights period when deals expire, which allows a player’s previous sponsor to match any new offers from brands within six months of their deal ending.
      And landing one of the world’s most well-known players would be a huge coup for whoever manages to sign Haaland.
      Nike’s most notable names in football are Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe, while Adidas boast both Lionel Messi and Mo Salah in their ranks.
      Puma meanwhile are represented by Neymar and Antoine Griezmann.
      But with Haaland expected to be one of the player’s who takes over the mantle when Ronaldo and Messi retire, landing the City star would be a major coup.
      Sports Industry expert Michele Rinchiuso said: “It is critically important to have the best of the best, and the coolness factor for brands is very important.
      “If the brand doesn’t have athletes that resonate with the market and can influence a generation, then you can invest as much money into them as you want to, but nobody is going to buy the product.
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      “Everyone knows Nike have Mbappe long term and the next big thing is Haaland.
      “If you look at it from a superstar level, the only one available on the market with the potential of being a Ronaldo or Messi for the next 10 years is Haaland.” More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Cristiano Ronaldo shares workout pic wearing Man Utd training shorts

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans seem convinced that Cristiano Ronaldo will STAY after he broke his silence amid intense transfer talk.The 37-year-old rocked the Red Devils a fortnight ago by asking to leave amid his frustration over a lack of new signings and his desire to play Champions League football.
      Fans are convinced that Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at Man UtdCredit: Instagram
      He was wearing last season’s training shorts in his latest snapCredit: Twitter
      He was granted additional time off from pre-season due to a family issue and is absent from the club’s current tour of the Far East and Australia.
      Ronaldo has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea, while an unnamed Saudi club are said to have offered United £25million and Ron £2MILLION A WEEK.
      Bayern Munich and PSG also claim they won’t pursue international football’s record scorer, who has netted 117 goals in 189 games for Portugal.
      While speculation over his future rumbles on, the star still seems to be keeping in incredible physical condition after he broke his silence earlier by posting a rippling picture of himself working out while wearing just a pair of last season’s United training shorts.
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      And after seeing the photograph of the Nike sponsored forward wearing the United branded Adidas attire, supporters of the Red Devils were all saying the same thing.
      One tweeted: “Ronaldo in united shorts. He’s staying.”
      Another commented: “He is wearing United Shorts! Indication?!”
      While a fellow supporter said: “United shorts. Ronaldo stays. SIIIUUUUU.”
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      Biggest football boot deals ever, from Puma’s record-breaking agreement with Neymar to Ronaldo’s contract with Nike

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      FILL YOUR BOOTS!Neymar signed a world record Puma boot deal after helping Paris Saint-Germain to their first ever Champions League final.

      That left his rivals in his wake as he signed a contract worth a world-record £23million per year.
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      The enigmatic Brazilian forward dropped Nike to join rivals Puma and was rewarded with the largest individual sports sponsorship contract in history.
      It’s not known how long the deal will last, but his previous agreement with Nike was for 11 years and was worth half of his new Puma deal.
      Afterwards Neymar posted on social media: “I grew up watching videos of great football legends such as Pele, Cruyff, Eusebio and Maradona, who each played in Puma.
      “For these reasons, from today onward, I have the honour to unite with the brand that helped the biggest legends of football become what they are.”
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      Neymar signed the biggest boot deal in history last yearCredit: Reuters
      2. MESSI, £18M
      The second footballer to become a billionaire (the first was Cristiano Ronaldo), Messi is second on the best boot deals of all time.
      In 2017 the Barcelona legend, who shocked the world with his transfer to PSG, signed an extension to his boot deal with Adidas – giving him a lifetime contract with the company.
      He was the first footballer to release a sub-brand of Adidas boots – the Adidas Messi.
      As the years pass, and when Messi finally hangs up his boots, that could be just as lucrative for the forward as the Air Jordan brand Nike created for Michael Jordan.
      Lionel Messi has a sub brand of boots available through AdidasCredit: Facebook
      3. RONALDO, £15M
      As Nike’s prize asset, Ronaldo is their top earner.
      However, Neymar’s contract now dwarfs his by £8m.
      But Ronaldo can take comfort his deal will pay out more than Neymar’s – being reportedly worth £780m over a lifetime.
      Manchester United’s CR7 is only the third athlete to sign a lifetime deal with Nike, along with Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
      Man Utd’s Cristiano Ronaldo has a lifetime deal with NikeCredit: AP
      4. MBAPPE, £14M
      Nike’s poster-boy, in 2019 Kylian Mbappe was subject to a bidding war between his current sponsors and Adidas.
      He penned a 10-year deal worth around £140m, which is believed to be active as long as he plays in a top league.
      The PSG superstar was reportedly buoyed to join Nike, following in the footsteps of his idol Ronaldo.
      He is the one who could challenge Neymar’s position at the top in years to come aged just 23.
      Kylian Mbappe has the potential to be football’s biggest earner in years to comeCredit: Splash News
      5. BALOTELLI, £5M
      In 2014, Italian golden boy Mario Balotelli was on top of his game for AC Milan.
      A key member of the Italian national team, he was the country’s best hope of glory.
      So when his contract with Nike expired, Puma swooped with a 10-year deal worth around £5m per year.
      Now at a crossroads in his career after heading to Adana Demirspor in Turkey, the 31-year-old is not as marketable as he once was.
      Mario Balotelli receives £5m-per-year from Puma for wearing their bootsCredit: EPA
      6. BALE, £4M
      The Welsh wizard, who recently joined LAFC, earned around £18m per year from Real Madrid prior to leaving earlier this summer.
      He still has exclusive sponsorship deals with the likes of EA Sports, Lucozade and Adidas, to name just a few.
      It’s his contract with the German sports manufacturers that is his most lucrative, however, earning Gareth Bale around £4m per annum.
      It’s certainly enough to keep Bale in golf clubs.
      Bale is still contracted to wear Adidas bootsCredit: PA:Press Association
      7. GRIEZMANN, £3.5M
      In 2015, Antoine Griezmann extended his boot deal with Puma to the tune of £3.5million-per-year.
      In that time, he became a global superstar – leaving Atletico Madrid for Barcelona in a deal worth around £108m – although now he is back in the Spanish capital.
      In 2019, to celebrate Griezmann’s 10-year anniversary with Puma, they released his special boot – a limited edition Future 4.1 NETFIT Grizi priced at £229.
      He was one of Puma’s headline players until Neymar came along.
      Antoine Griezmann is one of Puma’s headline playersCredit: AFP
      8. POGBA, £3M
      The Juventus midfielder is well worth his £3m per year fee Adidas pay him.
      Not only does he appear in almost every TV ad the brand brings to our screens, he’s also on every poster advertising the latest Predator boots.
      His 10-year deal worth around £30m doesn’t expire till 2024.
      Pogba was another Nike were desperate to add to their roster.
      Paul Pogba is a poster boy for Adidas
      9. VERRATTI, £2.5M
      The PSG midfielder’s contract with Puma expired in 2017, at which point Marco Verratti wore blacked out Puma evoTOUCH boots in training.
      Eventually, he signed a massive deal with Nike – lacing up a pair of the Hypervenom Phantom III’s.
      It’s not known how long the deal is.
      However, £2.5m is not to be sneezed at.
      Puma pay Marco Verratti £2.5m to wear their boots alongside PSG team-mate NeymarCredit: Icon Sport
      10. SALAH, £2.5M
      The Liverpool forward has become one of the most marketable faces in the game, especially in Africa and the Middle East.
      He is sponsored by Adidas, alongside lucrative deals with the likes of Pepsi and Vodafone in Egypt.
      It sees Mo Salah wear the X18 football boots, and get paid extremely well for it.
      That endorsement generates £2.5m per year.
      Mo Salah has enjoyed amazing success with LiverpoolCredit: AFP More

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      ‘It’s not practical when it’s the time of the month’ – England Women ask Nike to change shorts over period concerns

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      ENGLAND’S stars have asked Nike to consider changing the colour of their shorts as white ones are impractical during their periods.Hotshot Beth Mead, 27, says the current all-white shorts are a concern for female footballers during their menstrual cycles.
      Beth Mead believes it is ‘not practical’ for Lionesses stars to wear white shorts during their time of the monthCredit: Getty
      Mead, who bagged the only goal during England’s Euros win over Austria, was speaking after their contest opener.
      She said: “That (concern over the shorts) is something we have fed to Nike. I think hopefully they are going to change that.
      “It is very nice to have an all-white kit but sometimes it’s not practical when it’s the time of the month.
      “We have discussed it as a team, and we have fed that back to Nike.”
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      Mead’s sentiments were backed by team-mate Georgia Stanway after her solid midfield shift at the Theatre of Dreams.
      But the Lioness, 23, believes the topic may be tricky with fans being more familiar with the team’s traditional white kit.
      Stanway said: “I think next year there is potentially (going to be) a colour change.
      “It’s hard because once you’re on the grass nothing else matters.”
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      England’s aces have not always donned white shorts in the past.
      During the 1995 World Cup, the team which featured former boss Hope Powell wore dark blue shorts with the side’s traditional white shirt.
      Female athletes wearing all-white during their periods is an ongoing issue across different sports.
      Last month, tennis aces questioned the All England Club’s rule of all-white wear for women competing at Wimbledon, particularly during their periods.
      England players have worn dark coloured shorts in the past and did so during this clash with Germany in 1998Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Rennae Stubbs says the rule of all-white sports wear at Wimbledon is a hot topic for the tournament’s female players during their menstrual cyclesCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Two-time doubles champion Rennae Stubbs revealed the dilemma of wearing white dresses during menstruation is a much-discussed topic.
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      Chelsea fans all saying the same thing as club finally announces new kit for 2022/23 season

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      CHELSEA fans are in LOVE with their new home kit for the upcoming season.Blues fans were far from pleased with the club’s “leaked” away kit, which they say had “five-year-olds designing it”.
      Trevoh Chalobah looked smart while posing in the new kitCredit: https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1544946820085956608
      The kit has a smart white and blue collarCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfs4LMMl6wI/?hl=en
      Chelsea fans are in love with the new kitCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfs4LMMl6wI/?hl=en
      In contrast, Chelsea’s new Nike-designed home kit has gone down well with supporters.
      The new home jersey has a smart white and blue collar with a pattern.
      There’s also a button which can be undone to open up more room around the neck.
      And the Nike logo has a light blue trim.
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      One fan said on the kit on Twitter: “Chelsea’s new kit looks fire. No kit slander will be tolerated this season.”
      Another said: “Who else is in love with this kit?”
      The fans think kit is great, but some want to see a new signing wearing it.
      That new signing COULD end up being Manchester City ace Raheem Sterling.
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      Sterling is said to have agreed personal terms with the Stamford Bridge club.
      Chelsea will pay Premier League champions Man City around £50million.
      One fan responded to the kit launch: “This is not Sterling.” More