When you think of the German national team, you probably also think of Adidas. Understandably so, because the two have been in partnership now for seven decades and many of the country’s finest footballing moments are associated with iconic jersey designs.
But that’s about to end, because this will be the last tournament during which Germany wear Adidas. In 2027, they will begin a seven-year deal with Nike.
This has been highly controversial. Adidas is the quintessential German sportswear brand, founded and still headquartered in Herzogenaurach, down in Bavaria. When the split was first revealed back in 2024, it was explained in financial terms.
From a business perspective, there was no real argument. Nevertheless, plenty of people spoke out publicly against it, up to and including government ministers of the time, some of who complained about a lack of “patriotism”.
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Saipan is a must watch for any footy fan. The actor who played Keane was fantastic. The whole story is mental. Accusing Keane of faking injury. Insanity. If this argument didn't happen, I'm convinced Ireland would have made the semi finals. That's how good Keane was.
A 48 team world cup in my opinion is too much. Fifa will eternally be guilty of diluting the overall quality of major tournaments. Leads to more environmental damage and player burnout. That being said no football fan can have a dry eye watching Curaçao score against Germany.
@welshfootball_ Yeah he didn't. It was a bloody tough group. The two games against the Dutch were very soul destroying though. Terrible game management after leveling late. The home game against Poland was the worst I've seen for officiating incompetence. Diving and time wasting from minute 1.
We still would’ve had to beat Italy we still would’ve had to beat Italy we still would’ve had to beat Italy we still would’ve had to beat Italy we still would’ve had to beat Italy
I'm not typically fussed about international football, and wasn't even sure I'd stay up for the game.
But my 12 year old son is downstairs with 2 of his pals and they're so excited. There are crisp packets and cans everywhere, and my cats are thoroughly confused.
Lee Dixon could commentate on a bank robbery, a UFO landing and a T-Rex riding a unicycle at the same time and still sound like he's describing a rainy Tuesday afternoon trip to pick up his dog’s ashes.