Following the club’s meteoric rise from the fifth tier of German football to the top flight, RB Leipzig has been a breath of fresh air in the Bundesliga and has managed to qualify for the Champions League six times. The club also won the DFB-Cup twice and the DFL-Supercup once. The women’s team was promoted to the Bundesliga in 2023.

“The Red Bulls of RB Leipzig have made a name for themselves in a very short time, not just in Germany but also internationally,” said PUMA CEO Arne Freundt. “We are looking forward to many fantastic football moments and are excited to join the club on this successful journey in the coming years.”

Apart from supplying kits to the different teams, PUMA also secured wide ranging rights for sponsorship, merchandising, match day advertising in the Red Bull Arena and the RB Leipzig Football Academy, as well as digital activations. PUMA will also equip RB Leipzig’s esports team.

“We are glad that we have secured a long-term partnership with such a well-known company. For RB Leipzig, the partnership with PUMA is another big and important step in the development of the club,” said Johann Plenge, Managing Director of RB Leipzig. “Not only will we benefit from PUMA’s first-class knowledge and equip our teams for the biggest possible success, but we will also work on different projects together and push innovation in football. PUMA is young, dynamic and fast, which matches perfectly with our values as a club and our RB-Leipzig DNA.”  

Marco Mueller, PUMA Senior Head of Product Line Management Teamsport Apparel, said "Working on this kit allowed us to creatively merge Milan's iconic street style with PLEASURES' distinct edge. We aimed for a design that resonates with both the LA and Milan vibe and AC Milan's storied history. The collaboration was an opportunity to push the boundaries of traditional kit design, ensuring that every element is infused with innovation, culture and the Club's global footprint."

Maikel Oettle, Chief Commercial Officer of AC Milan, added: “This ground-breaking kit from our partner PUMA in collaboration with PLEASURES showcases PUMA and AC Milan's commitment to pushing boundaries in both fashion and sports, offering fans a visually immersive experience that goes beyond the traditional realms of football attire. The two iterations of the kit not only reflect the Club's bold identity but also unite our heritage and our future, merging gothic architecture and monuments of Milan, with an extremely innovative design, including elements that are revolutionary for us, such as the reflective logos.”

“AC Milan is a globally iconic team. Growing up in an Italian American neighborhood, ACM was the only team that mattered. My life comes full circle as now my brand PLEASURES gets to create in collaboration with PUMA,” said Alex James, PLEASURES Co-Founder.

The new Authentic 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 similarly 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. 

The PUMA x AC Milan x PLEASURES Fourth kit will be available at PUMA stores, on PUMA.com and in all AC Milan Official Stores, on store.milan.com and at select retailers globally from February 8th.

The collection, which includes the dragon-inspired jersey, jacket, track pants, and t-shirt, is adorned with metallic details and the dragon motif that wraps around the club crest. Each piece in the collection carries the dragon iconography, symbolizing the power and fluidity that are hallmarks of both the legendary creature and the football club.

The Authentic 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 similarly 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. 

The Manchester City Year of the Dragon Collection lands at PUMA stores, PUMA .com, the City store at the Etihad Stadium Store, mancity.com/shop and at select retailers worldwide from January 18th.

The FUTURE Fits Different. A boot that is built different for players who make a difference. Designed for the ultimate playmakers and difference makers, the FUTURE 7 takes your game to phenomenal levels. The FUTURE adapts to the shape of your foot so you can move and create without constraints for 90 minutes and beyond. 

The FUTURE boot heralds a new era of fit, agility and creativity on the pitch. The boot’s FUZIONFIT360 upper shatters the mold with its adaptable support, empowering athletes to experience a new level of 360-degree freedom of movement. The revolutionary upper, a combination of different densities and mesh patterns, offers targeted stability, support, and comfort sensation.

The extra stretchy knit provides an adaptive, snug fit with enhanced freedom of movement so you can maintain explosive movement changes in all directions, while PWRPRINT on the lateral and medial sides offers additional support during dynamic changes of direction. With dual layers of PWRTAPE across the midfoot, players receive the pinnacle of lockdown essential for the art of playmaking.

For touch, the FUTURE boot boasts 3D grip textures at critical ball contact zones, ensuring the ultimate in control and precision. Agility is mastered through the Dynamic Motion System outsole, which includes an advanced stud configuration for a perfect harmony of support, traction, and explosive agility. High-performance materials are strategically utilized to enhance energy return while minimizing weight and, as a step toward a better future, the upper of the FUTURE features at least 20% recycled materials.

Elise Rocher, Senior Product Line Manager Teamsport Footwear, said “The FUTURE is PUMA’s interpretation of what’s next in football. We are always striving to create a boot packed with innovation and technology to make our players phenomenal on pitch. This is where performance meets the pinnacle of innovation, and with the FUZIONFIT360 we are taking fit to new levels of adaptability, so you feel lockdown of the foot like never before. Designed for the artists of the pitch, the FUTURE boot turns every game into a display of creativity, allowing players to paint every match with their unique brand of football."

PUMA continues to develop its Women’s Fit with a slimmer fit tailored to the anatomy of a woman’s foot, the new FUTURE Women’s Fit is designed to enhance comfort and performance for women playmakers, built different to support the women that make a difference on the pitch. 

The FUTURE 7 will be worn by the game’s difference makers including Neymar Jr., Jack Grealish, Julia Grosso, James Maddison, Laia Aleixandri and Kai Havertz.

“I have loved football since I was little. I played it every day. I did not come home from school; I just stayed at the school to play football. Then I came home to play chess. It turned out that I was better at chess, so I continued to do that”, said Magnus Carlsen, Five-time World Chess Champion. 

Pep and Magnus analyzed specific goals and moves, emphasizing the importance of patience, strategy, and adapting to the opponent's actions. Guardiola highlights the significance of controlling the middle in both football and chess, while Carlsen draws similarities between attacking on one side and creating advantages. They also discuss the role of instinct and unpredictability in achieving success.

The conversation delves into the mental aspects of high-pressure situations, emphasizing the need for calmness and adaptability. Both share insights from their respective fields, showcasing the strategic thinking and mastery required in football and chess. “I think the way you have to take defenders away with the attack depends on the movement of the opponent. You must pay attention to what the opponent does in every single movement and react to that. Magnus has two hours to make the next movement. We have a second to react or take a decision”, explained Pep.

The conversation concludes with reflections on extended matches, with Carlsen recalling a 7.5-hour chess game and Guardiola expressing admiration for such dedication and focus.

Watch the full interview on PUMA YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/5gLm9KSf_RQ. It is also available on Man City YouTube.

The iconography includes the lion jaws of Senegal, the elephant tusks of Ivory Coast, the pyramids of Egypt, the textiles of Ghana and zellige art of Morocco.

The Fanwear Collection for each Federation includes a ftblCulture Tee, ftblCulture Track Jacket and Pants, ftblCulture Hoodie, ftblCulture Sleeveless Tee, ftblCulture Shorts and ftblCulture Bucket Hat.

The PUMA ftblCulture Fanwear Collection is available at PUMA.com and specialist retailers from November 1st.

The collection also features the PUMA KING 21 IT x AOF with an alpine snow base with black and gold detailing, the AOF Drill Top, AOF Tee and the AOF Making of a King Tee.

Some kings aren’t born, they’re made. Keeping the game beautiful since 1968, the new KING Ultimate AOF honors the iconic PUMA KING, utilizing the classic PUMA black base with an alpine snow and gold colorway with unique ‘hand crafted’ stitching on the upper with a bespoke AOF KING logo.

The new KING takes inspiration from the legendary PUMA KINGs of the past and the legendary players who wore them. On the instep of the KING and illustrated on the insoles of the boots are five historic years that are connected to iconic moments of legendary KING players.

• 1966 – Eusébio
• 1970 – Pelé
• 1974 – Johan Cruyff
• 1986 – Diego Maradona
• 1990 – Lothar Matthäus

Control never felt more comfortable with the PUMA KING. Made with K-BETTER™, a non-animal-based upper material that outperformed the previous KING’s leather in testing for touch, comfort, and durability. The lightweight outsole features an external heel counter, integrated stability spine, and conical studs, so you have as much control over your movement as you do over the ball.  

As a step toward a better future, the upper of the KING is made with at least 20% recycled materials.

The PUMA x ART OF FOOTBALL collection is available at PUMA.com, www.art-of-football.com and specialist retailers from November 2nd.

As a step toward a better future, the uppers of the ULTRA, FUTURE, and KING are made with at least 20% recycled materials. 

Kick into high gear with the Gear Up Pack available on pre-sale from September 21st at PUMA.com and specialist retailers and available on global release from September 28th .