“I’ll be forever thankful that my journey to motherhood has been captured, to inspire others, to remind myself of the challenges I overcame and to show we can break down barriers and not be limited as a female athletes. We are capable or so much more,” said Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir. “I’m grateful for the support of my family and friends, and of course my partners at PUMA, who have all supported me as I prepared to welcome my son and return to playing football. I know not everyone has been able to tread the same path, and I hope the documentary can act as a universal truth that, as women and mothers, you do not have to choose between having a family and your career. You can do both.”

“This has been a special project to be a part of from the moment Sara met with us and wanted to give unprecedented access to her personal journey,” said Matthias Baeumer, PUMA General Manager BU Teamsport. “Sara wanted to show that you do not have to choose between your career and starting a family. By sharing her journey, including the mental and physical challenges she has faced along the way, we hope this will inspire and give insight to athletes around the world. In a time when women’s football is going from strength to strength, it is important to bring awareness to such key topics and to show that society’s perceptions do not need to determine your path. The documentary with our partner COPA90 is a beautiful insight into her strength and unique character.”

The ‘Do Both’ Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir documentary is now available to view on PUMA’s YouTube channel here.

For the sixth consecutive year, Manchester City will be running the ‘Same City Same Passion’ campaign that will inspire young girls across the world to play football. PUMA will provide the girls with footballs and since 2018, PUMA and Manchester City have provided over 6000 footballs worldwide for girls. This year the PUMA footballs will feature a limited-edition Pankhurst-inspired design of the pre-match range.

“The new Manchester City pre-match collection is a great opportunity for PUMA to continue our support for women’s football and to celebrate inspirational women, past and present,” said Marco Mueller, PUMA Senior Head of Product Line Management Apparel Licensed. “The collection is inspired by Manchester’s own Emmeline Pankhurst and is the perfect project for PUMA to partner with the charity ‘City in the Community’ to provide equipment and free football sessions for girls in the community.”

The Manchester City pre-match collection is available from March 3 rd at PUMA stores, PUMA .com, the City store at the Etihad Stadium Store, mancity.com/shop and at select retailers worldwide.

Made for her, the new FUTURE Women’s fit has based the volume and instep height on the anatomical shape of a women’s foot for a high performance fit that puts women first. The FUTURE will be worn by Neymar Jr., Julia Grosso, Dzsenifer Marozsán and James Maddison. As a step toward a better future the upper of the FUTURE features at least 30% recycled materials.

The PUMA FUTURE Supercharge edition is available on pre-sale from January 12th at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and specialist football retailers. The FUTURE will then be released globally on January 19th.

Playmakers, go create. The Neymar Jr. Creativity Pack is available from        March 9th at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers worldwide. 

Following up on drop one, drop two of the PUMA x Staple “Gidra” collection will be released on March 31st on PUMA.com, PUMA flagship stores, and select PUMA stockists, as well as on staplepigeon.com.

Notes to Editors:

In February 1969, a group of UCLA students created the highly influential publication; “Gidra: The Monthly of the Asian American Experience”. Created in response to anti-Asian sentiments at the university and in greater Los Angeles at the time, Gidra emerged as a leading voice of the Asian American movement. When conceptualizing this collection, the Gidra moment of the late 1960s stood out to STAPLE as a literal, and spiritual kin, of the desire to stand up against Asian hate in the present.

Global sports company PUMA and the Egypt Football Association have announced a long-term extension of their partnership, which was first established in 2019. PUMA will continue as the Principal Partner of the Egypt Football Association, the Global Technical Supplier, and the Official Licensed Partner.

PUMA continues its strong heritage in Africa by extending their partnership with Africa’s most successful Football Association, who have won the Africa Cup of Nations seven times. Under the new terms, PUMA will continue to supply performance apparel that includes bespoke kits for the men’s, women’s, and youth teams, and utilize the style, tradition and culture of Egypt to develop lifestyle heritage products. The new deal will also see PUMA become the Egyptian League’s ball sponsor.

“This is a fantastic next step for our partnership with Egypt, two brands with a focus on diversity, inclusivity, innovation, performance and football culture,” said Paolo La Placa, PUMA Senior Teamhead Sports Marketing. “PUMA has a strong connection to African football and will continue to invest and support football in the continent. We have a fantastic partnership with Egypt with many successful titles and look forward to continuing our great relationship as we work to give the Egyptian fans a shirt to be proud of and celebrate the Egyptian culture through product and innovation.”

“We are happy to announce our new deal with PUMA as our official Technical Sponsor in a very prosperous contract that benefits Egyptian Football,” said Gamal Allam, President of EFA.

“I have been a PUMA athlete for a large part of my career, and I am delighted at the announcement that the partnership will continue. PUMA has been a huge part of African football for many years, and we hope this will continue. We have had many successes with PUMA, and they provide our team with world-class equipment to perform at our best,” said Ahmed Hegazi, Egypt International.

To accompany the launch of the new Home kit, PUMA and AC Milan unveiled a new video featuring the captain of the men’s team, Davide Calabria, alongside Olivier Giroud, Rafael Leão, Mike Maignan Thiaw, Fikayo Tomori, and Charles De Ketelaere. The video also includes AC Milan women’s team players, Kosovare Asllani and Nesrien Bahlouli. The video highlights the main element of the new jersey design in which the ‘M’ serves as a link between the Club and the city. Iconic elements of the city appear in the video, illuminated by red and black lights to symbolize the passion for AC Milan worldwide.

Casper Stylsvig, Chief Revenue Officer at AC Milan, commented: The Rossoneri jersey has always been the emblem of the DNA of our Club and of our fans. A symbol of passion capable of going beyond the playing field, expressing a sense of belonging and style on the pitch, in the stands, and in the lives of all the fans, transcending into a lifestyle icon. Today, more than ever, with the launch of this new Home kit, we reaffirm our bond with the city of Milan, celebrating its vibrant energy and the attitude of its citizens, who embody the innovative and progressive spirit of this fantastic city.”

"We are incredibly proud of our partnership with AC Milan and the kit for the upcoming season. The design is reflective of PUMA’s mission to forever evolve sportswear, and it embodies AC Milan’s progressive spirit. This jersey is more than a kit; it’s a symbol of unity and forward momentum for the team, the city, and its loyal supporters," said Marco Mueller, PUMA Senior Head of Product Line Management Teamsport Apparel.

The new jersey features cutting-edge technology to provide optimal performance and comfort on the pitch. Engineered with ULTRAWEAVE fabric, the kit boasts a structured, 4-way stretch design that reduces weight and friction, allowing players to move freely and comfortably. The dryCELL technology integrated into the fabric is designed to keep your body free from sweat.

The Replica version is made with 100% recycled polyester and equipped with dryCELL sweat-wicking technology to keep you dry and comfortable throughout the 90 minutes and beyond – no matter the time, pitch or place. Both jerseys are made with 100% recycled materials, excluding the trims and decorations as a step toward a better future.

Celebrate the City of Milan with the 2023/24 AC Milan Home kit available from June 1st at PUMA stores, PUMA .com, the AC Milan store at the AC Milan Stadium, store.acmilan.com and at select retailers worldwide.

AC Milan will debut the new Home kit on June 4th in their Serie A fixture against Hellas Verona FC. 

The two global icons join forces in an official sponsorship agreement for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.

PUMA, one of the world’s leading sports brands, has announced its official five-year sponsorship with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal FC, one of the world’s most decorated football clubs. 

The groundbreaking partnership unites the two global giants as they come together to transform the country’s thriving and passionate football culture with dynamic new initiatives and products.

PUMA will design unique bespoke team wear and training equipment using its signature ULTRAWEAVE technology for both the Al-Hilal men and women’s football teams starting the 2024-2025 season. The partnership marks PUMA’s continued expansion into football, meeting the region’s ever-growing passion for the game with the Arab World’s most celebrated and successful football club.

Commenting on the partnership, The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Hilal Club Mr. Fahad Bin Saad Bin Nafel said: “We’re delighted about this new partnership with PUMA until 2027. The long-term nature of this agreement means both parties are committed to work together with a strong focus on bringing global exposure for the team as well as developing new campaigns and initiatives which place our communities in the spotlight. We are excited to start our journey together with PUMA being the first in the region with our very own bespoke kit designs and we believe that this partnership will set a new benchmark for Saudi football.”

PUMA Middle East GM, Taner Seyis, added: “The partnership we signed with Al-Hilal provides new opportunities with one of the world’s most passionate football fanbases, in a market that is seeing unprecedented growth and dynamism across all industries. We are committed to working together with Al-Hilal, in the Kingdom and globally, to deliver impact both on and off the pitch.”

As part of the partnership, we will see both organizations working together to provide long-term initiatives for Saudi youth, connect with local communities, and create exclusive PUMA product ranges to the delight of fans across the Kingdom and the globe. 

Sports company PUMA and Formula 1 have signed an agreement which will make PUMA the official supplier at Formula 1 races, granting the brand the right to produce F1 branded apparel, footwear and accessories. PUMA will also equip Formula 1 staff at track and create Formula 1 fanwear that targets the sport’s different audiences with exciting lifestyle and motorsport collections. The contract includes exclusive rights to sell F1 fanwear and fanwear of all ten teams around the race circuit starting 2024.

PUMA has a long and successful history in motorsport. It has developed fireproof overalls, race shoes and other high-performance racing gear for F1 drivers since the mid 80s as well as teamwear, fanwear and lifestyle collections for the sport’s most successful teams. Today, PUMA is the leading provider of race gear and lifestyle collections in Motorsport with partners such as Mercedes AMG Petronas F1, Scuderia Ferrari, Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake, BMW M Motorsport and Porsche Motorsport.

Formula 1 has seen a sharp rise in popularity in recent years, with its fanbase becoming younger and more diverse. Cumulative TV audiences have also grown to reach 1.5 billion viewers race attendance also reached record levels in 2022, with the sport continuing to grow on social media. The partnership provides PUMA with the opportunity to augment its established dominance in the sport by appealing to a broader fan base, tap into more diverse consumer groups and bring the inspiration of on-track gear to off-track fashion.

“PUMA has become the most authentic and credible sports brand in motorsports and has the expertise to create the best products for the world’s leading drivers and teams as well as for its fans”, said Arne Freundt, CEO of PUMA. “The influence of motorsport, and Formula 1 in particular, on sports- and streetwear culture has significantly increased in recent years. Our new partnership with Formula 1 is an exciting opportunity to further explore this blend of motorsports and lifestyle. PUMA has always sat at the intersection of sports and fashion and we feel we are in the perfect position to translate the culture of the sport into relevant streetwear collections and drive brand heat with a young, affluent, and diverse audience.”

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: “As F1 continues to grow around the world, we have been reaching new fans through exciting collaborations and are seeing the sport enter areas of mainstream culture we have not seen before. PUMA has a rich history in motorsport, making them the perfect fit for F1 as we take the sport’s apparel to the next level for fans on the street, drivers in the paddock, and everything else in between.” 

PUMA’s subsidiary stichd, a company for licensed fanwear as well as legwear, bodywear and swimwear, will exclusively operate the fan retail stores during race weekends. These shops will sell Formula 1 licensed products as well as replica teamwear, fanwear, and special edition collections from all ten teams on the Formula 1 grid and F1 legends.

“Selling fanwear at every F1 race is a fun and challenging project because the conditions at every track are different, from the hillsides of Zeltweg and Spa to the city centers of Monaco and Baku,” said Nina Nix, CEO of stichd. “No matter where the race is held, stichd will create a truly immersive fan experience that goes well beyond selling fanwear.”

stichd will set up to 65 mobile stores at more than 20 races in 19 different countries, equaling more than 4,000 sqm sales space. The stores are made from durable and lightweight materials, so they can be transported efficiently from one event to the next. 

The first PUMA x Formula 1 products will be available at PUMA stores worldwide and PUMA.com, starting February 2024.

With a large following on social media, Dara is one of the most popular singers in Bulgaria and has become an important influencer for young generations in her country.

For her first photoshoot with PUMA, Dara wore the company’s iconic T7 track jacket in black and the MAYZE sneaker, one of PUMA’s most popular footwear styles for women.

A focus on local relevance is an important part of PUMA’s corporate strategy and its local ambassadors complement its international line-up. Last year, the company signed pop stars Teodora from Serbia and Eleni from Greece.

At only 26 years old, “KoKo”, as she is known in the track and field community, can already look back on an impressive career. She is the reigning European Champion in the 5,000 meters and has medaled at the World Championships and the European Indoor Championships. She has set several German records ranging from 1,500 meters to 10,000 meters.

Apart from her success on the track, Klosterhalfen has also shown that she can be a serious contender in road races. She won her debut half-marathon race in Valencia last year, setting the third-fastest time ever run by a European woman.

“KoKo is an incredible talent who has proven her speed time and time again,” said Pascal Rolling, Head of Sports Marketing Running. “We are very excited that she has chosen PUMA to partner with, both on the track and on the road.”

Following the introduction of a new line of running products that uses PUMA’s NITRO technology, the company built a strong team of middle and long-distance runners, including Olympic medalist Molly Seidel, World and Olympic Champion Emmanuel Korir and Jenny Simpson, one of the most successful runners in US-history.

On the track, Klosterhalfen will compete in PUMA’s new evoSPEED Distance NITRO Elite+ 2 spike, an ultra premium race day shoe which incorporates PUMA’s latest NITRO ELITE midsole for responsive cushioning and a full-length internal carbon plate for exceptional energy return.

For road races, she can choose from PUMA’s latest road running shoes such as the Deviate NITRO Elite 2, which is made with a carbon fiber PWRPLATE that ensures stability and maximum running efficiency combined with the supreme cushioning of PUMA’s NITRO ELITE foam.