Dubai, UAE, June 1st, 2023
PUMA and Al Hilal FC announce groundbreaking new partnership set to transform football in Saudi Arabia

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. 

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, June 1, 2023
PUMA AND AC MILAN CELEBRATE THE CITY OF MILAN WITH THE NEW 2023/24 HOME JERSEY

Global sports company PUMA has today unveiled their striking new AC Milan Home kit for the 2023/24 season, designed to bring the team, the city, and its passionate community even closer.

Inspired by the city of Milan and the unstoppable spirit of its people, the new AC Milan Home jersey reinvents the traditional Red and Black stripes – a symbol of the Rossoneri brand, which contributed to making the Club iconic with sports fans around the world. The innovative design introduces a repeat tonal graphic that celebrates the vibrant energy of the city, the enduring legacy of the Club, and its central role within an evolving community that’s always looking forward. That’s the Milan way.

The unique new stripes create a repeat ‘M’ visual in the centre of the jersey through the tonal stripes that represent the city of Milan and the progressive nature of the Club. The jersey also features a clean black V-neck collar with black sleeve cuffs and trims and proudly displays ‘AC MILAN’ in bold across the back of the neck. 

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. 

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, June 19, 2023
PUMA AND EGYPT ANNOUNCE A LONG-TERM EXTENSION OF THEIR PARTNERSHIP AS PUMA CONTINUES TO INVEST IN AFRICAN FOOTBALL

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.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, January 10, 2023
TO THE MOON AND BACK. PUMA INTRODUCES THE MANCHESTER CITY CHINESE NEW YEAR COLLECTION
Global sports company PUMA and Manchester City have today unveiled a special Chinese New Year Collection to celebrate the year of the Rabbit.

The new jersey pays tribute to the year of the Rabbit with a moon-inspired all-over print and golden details that mark the successful mission of China’s lunar rover, the Jade Rabbit in 2013. The Blazing Blue and Matte PUMA Gold jersey also features a unique sign-off on the neckline combining the Manchester City logo with bespoke interwoven rabbits.

 

The bold new collection celebrates the loyal Manchester City fans living in China, so fans from far and wide can show their love for the Sky Blues on matchday and every day even after the celebrations are over.

 

The Manchester City Chinese New Year 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 10th.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, January 19, 2023
SUPERCHARGE YOUR GAME WITH THE NEW PUMA ULTRA

When it comes to football and speed, more is more, and too much is just right. Channel your inner speedster with the help of the ultra-lightweight ULTRAWEAVE upper, PWRPRINT support, and running spike inspired SPEEDPLATE. It’s official: ULTRA is Too Fast for Them.

The next generation ULTRA Supercharge edition turns seconds into records by fusing the ultra-lightweight woven upper with a redesigned soleplate tooling for an explosive turn of speed.

The gravity defying ULTRAWEAVE technology is PUMA’s lightest and most durable material and has been reinforced with the all-new PWRPRINT technology to provide ultimate stability and support, keeping your foot locked in for explosive straight-line speed.

The ULTRA has been engineered to change the game with explosive speed by giving you the edge that can be the difference between winning or losing. First or last. PUMA’s special ULTRAWEAVE brand technology has been enhanced with a TPU skin to provide incredible durability at minimum weight.

5-D PWRPRINT technology has been placed in key strategic areas of the boot. The cross-divisional innovation provides micro-level reinforcement for optimal lockdown and support, whilst maintaining all the boot’s lightweight properties. The ULTRA also features an all-new soleplate constructed from a dual-density SPEEDPLATE outsole for next-level traction. The result is a more explosive plate and a more reactive toe box that provides added propulsion and energy transfer when going from 0 to fast.

 

The PUMA ULTRA Supercharge edition is available from January 19th at PUMA.com and at leading football retailers worldwide.

 

Herzogenaurach, Germany, March 2, 2023
0% LEATHER. 110% KING - PUMA PHASES OUT K-LEATHER WITH INNOVATIVE K-BETTER TECHNOLOGY.

Sports company PUMA has redesigned its legendary KING football boot by introducing its new K-BETTER technology to deliver exceptional performance without kangaroo leather.

The PUMA KING has been worn by legendary players such as Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona,Eusébio, Lothar Matthäus and Pelé, who dominated international football for decades. Now the KING is returning to the pitch supercharged with the latest PUMA technology and for the first time ever made with K-BETTER, a completely new, non-animal based upper material. The upper contains at least 20% recycled material as a step toward a better future.

K-BETTER has proven to outperform the previous KING K-Leather in testing for touch, comfort, and durability. PUMA is so convinced by the performance characteristics of K-BETTER that it will stop producing football boots with kangaroo leather altogether this year.

“The PUMA KING is PUMA’s most iconic franchise in football and has always stood for using the best materials and the latest in innovation. Over the years we have seen the boot evolve and become ingrained in on pitch and off pitch football culture, from the pitches to the terraces.” said Peter Stappen, Lead Product Line Manager Teamsport Footwear. “The new KING takes the franchise to the next-level and offers a super-soft upper with optimal stretch resistance for ultimate touch and control benefits.” 

Apart from the redesigned upper, The KING also features a new lightweight outsole with an external heel counter, KING stability spine and conical studs, so you have as much control over your movements as you do over the ball. The KING includes a lightweight removable sockliner with NanoGrip technology to keep the foot locked in place to minimalize any loss of power when changing direction.

Supercharged for her, the new KING follows on from the FUTURE and ULTRA with a custom women specific fit. The new KING women’s combines the latest KING technology with measurements such as volume and instep height engineered for a woman’s foot.

The new KING will debut on pitch with Granit Xhaka, Ingrid Engen, Nabil Fekir, Lena Lattwein and more.

The new KING debuts in the PUMA KING Supercharge edition, which will be on sale starting March 2nd at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and specialist football retailers. 

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Herzogenaurach, Germany , March 21, 2023
PUMA LAUNCHES THE BRILLIANCE PACK FEATURING WOMEN SPECIFIC FITS FOR THE FUTURE, ULTRA, AND KING

Global sports company PUMA has today launched the Brilliance Pack, featuring women specific fits for the FUTURE, ULTRA and KING in fresh new colorways. A brilliant fit for brilliant ballers - PUMA is celebrating the brilliance of the women’s game whilst looking ahead to the next generation of young female players.

To mark the launch of the Brilliance Pack PUMA is bringing together professional players and grassroot programs, to inspire young girls to play football. Two key activations have already been held in Germany and France with many more to come:

Together with VfL Wolfsburg and German international Lena Lattwein, PUMA collaborated with Golden Goal on March 13th to host a special football day for over 200 children. Golden Goal is a grassroot organization in Germany who support girls from migration backgrounds to help them integrate into Germany, through football. With that purpose PUMA, Lena Lattwein and Golden Goal created a unique football experience for the girls to inspire them and give them a platform to play the beautiful game.

PUMA partnered with PSG and French international Laurina Fazer on March 15th to surprise Laurina’s first football club with a special training session in Paris. Laurina talked to the girls about her journey, tips for becoming a football player and helped take them through various football specific drills with the hope of inspiring a new generation of female football players.

 

 

PUMA also hosted activations with Sherida Spitse (Netherlands and Ajax) in Amsterdam, Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United) in Manchester and at the end of March Madelen Janogy (Hammerby IF and Sweden), Jonna Andersson (Hammerby IF and Sweden), Adelina Engman (Hammerby IF and Finland) and Maika Hamano (Hammerby IF and Japan) will be hosting an event Stockholm.

The aim of the activations is to get girls playing football and bring them together with female role models who inspire them. The Brilliance Pack also provides female players with the right fit and technology to support they're on pitch needs to perform at their best.

“PUMA first introduced a women’s specific fit over two years ago and we have continued to refine and roll out this offering across all of our silos”, said Stephanie Vieira, Product Line Manager Teamsport Footwear, PUMA. “We feel it is important to support our female athletes with the best equipment with a fit that is tailored to the anatomical shape of a women’s foot.”

 

The FUTURE women’s combines the latest FUTURE technology with measurements engineered specifically for a women’s foot - such as volume and instep height, resulting in a comfortable fit that will drive opponents crazy just like Julia Grosso throughout the 90 minutes, match after match.

The FUTURE features an adaptive FUZIONFIT360 upper that combines a dual mesh, stretchy knit with the eye catching, PUMA exclusive PWRTAPE to lock down the foot for the ultimate fit. The FUTURE also integrates a dual-density Dynamic Motion System outsole to enhance stability, agility and traction.

The ULTRA women’s was the first PUMA silo to offer the women’s specific fit and has continued to evolve by putting women first, specifically curated to match the anatomical shape of a woman's foot combined with state-of-the-art ULTRA technology. Designed with minimal weight in mind for maximum speed and a high-performance, the ultra-lightweight ULTRAWEAVE upper allows players to channel their inner Fridolina Rolfö when flying down the wings, with an edge that can be the difference between winning or losing.

With the return to the pitch of the KING of football boots, PUMA has introduced a women specific KING. Built to be the King of Control, the non-animal-based K-BETTER™ upper material takes the signature KING touch, comfort and durability to the next-level, whilst maximum maneuverability is achieved through a lightweight outsole with external heel counter, integrated stability spine and conical studs - to be worn by midfield maestro Ingrid Engen.

“Women’s football has always been a priority for PUMA and the Brilliance Pack continues this commitment”, said Dominique Gathier, Senior Head of Product Line Management Teamsport Footwear, PUMA. “It is important for us to support the women's game and hosting global activations with our PUMA talent is a great way to help support girls that want to play football.”

As a step toward a better future, all three boot uppers are made with at least 20% recycled materials.

Celebrate the Brilliance of women's football with The Brilliance Pack, available from March 21st at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers worldwide.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, March 30, 2023
THE PURSUIT PACK. BIG GAME BOOTS FOR BIG GAME BALLERS
Global sports company PUMA has today launched the Pursuit Pack featuring the latest FUTURE and ULTRA in fresh new colorways. Think big game boots for big game ballers that help you stand out when others back down.

The Pursuit Pack is made for the final stretch of the season, when every play can make the difference between first and second, glory and defeat. The latest PUMA silhouettes and football tech are paired with vibrant new looks so you can push through anything, and blaze past everyone on your way to the top of the table, to be worn by Jack Grealish, Kingsley Coman, Fridolina Rolfö, Ariadna Garcia, Julia Grosso and more.

Made for the ultimate playmakers, the FUTURE combines an innovative FUZIONFIT360 dual mesh upper with exclusive PWRTAPE technology for a next-level adaptive fit - with or without laces. This means you can focus on the important things - like driving the opposition crazy throughout the 90 minutes - as the Dynamic Motion System enables explosive changes of direction.

When you lace up in ULTRA, you’re too fast for them with the help of an ultra-lightweight 2 ULTRAWEAVE upper for maximum speed, PWRPRINT support, and a dual-density SPEEDPLATE outsole for next-level traction and propulsion. After all, when it comes to football and speed, more is more, and too much is just right. 

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

Chase Glory with the Pursuit Pack available on pre-sale from March 30th at PUMA.com and specialist retailers and available on global release from April 6 th .

Herzogenaurach, Germany, April 27, 2023
THE PUMA KING PURSUIT. BIG GAME BOOTS FOR BIG GAME BALLERS

Sports company PUMA has today launched the PUMA KING Pursuit. Think big game boots for big game ballers.

Stand out when others back down. The new KING football boots are made for the final stretch of the season, when every play can make the difference between first and second, glory and defeat. The latest PUMA KING and football tech are paired with a bold new colorway, so you can push through anything and blaze past everyone on your way to the top of the table.

The PUMA KING Pursuit edition features PUMA exclusive K-BETTER, a completely new, non-animal based upper material for ultimate touch and control benefits because control is king. The innovative new upper also contains at least 20% recycled material as a step toward a better future.

K-BETTER has proven to outperform the previous KING K-Leather in testing for touch, comfort, and durability. PUMA is so convinced by the performance characteristics of K-BETTER that it will stop producing football boots with kangaroo leather altogether this year.

 

 

 

Apart from the redesigned upper, The KING also features a new lightweight outsole with an external heel counter, KING stability spine and conical studs, so you have as much control over your movements as you do over the ball. The KING includes a lightweight removable sockliner with NanoGrip technology to keep the foot locked in place to minimalize any loss of power when changing direction.

Chase glory with the PUMA KING Pursuit edition available from April 27th at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and specialist football retailers worldwide.

 

Somerville, Massachusetts, May 16, 2023
PUMA LAUNCHES SECOND SIGNATURE COLLECTION WITH CHRISTIAN PULISIC

Sports company PUMA has today launched the much-anticipated second CP collection in collaboration with Christian Pulisic.

Following the success of his first signature collection, Christian has added his personal inspiration this time around to continue influencing the next generation of soccer players to conquer the pitch.

 

Inspired by Christian’s very own tattoos, this collection features eagle wings and tiger eyes in striking geometric designs appearing on all products. “When collaborating with PUMA on my second collection, the inspiration behind the design elements you will find throughout were two of my favorite tattoos,” said Pulisic. “Each tattoo I have represents a special piece of my journey and how I got here. I’m excited to bring this collection to soccer players everywhere and inspire them to accomplish any goal they set their mind to.”

The new collection features the return of the unbeatable ULTRA ULTIMATE, designed to be ‘Too Fast for Them’. This cleat boasts a lightweight ULTRAWEAVE upper and a firm ground sole plate that helps get you to the ball faster and pick out the bottom corner. The ULTRA ULTIMATE has been crafted to deliver the game’s fastest football boot. The collection also features the CP10 Graphic Ball and the CP 10 Backpack with ballnet, with the CP logo present throughout. Wear your wins on your sleeve in the latest CP signature collection, available exclusively on the PUMA app starting May 16th and on May 18th on PUMA.com, DICK’s Sporting Goods, and select soccer specialty retailers worldwide.

Herzogenaurach, Germany, January 3rd, 2022
QUALITY, CRAFT, AND MINIMALISM: FREDDIE LJUNGBERG IN PUMA’S MMQ LINE

Global sports brand PUMA is releasing the latest season of its MMQ line, continuing to focus on elevating sportswear classics with new materials, designs, and cuts. Like the previous seasons, MMQ’s ethos of “Macht’s mit Qualität,” German for “Made with Quality,” are maintained as the essence of line.

The MMQ line is inspired by minimal Scandinavian design sensibilities, featuring expert craftsmanship and elevated construction. It seems a natural fit that the latest face of the campaign hails from the region himself, PUMA ambassador, coach, and former professional footballer for Arsenal and Sweden, Freddie Ljungberg. As a true craftsman of his profession and high-quality sportswear enthusiast, he embodies the core values of MMQ on and off the pitch.

“To be successful, in my opinion, you need to have quality and you need to have sustained quality for a long time, and that's only by a lot of hard work,” says Freddie. “We all strive to find quality in what we do.”

 

This season, MMQ continues to provide a premium take on classic PUMA sportswear silhouettes through clean and minimalistic styles. Coming in a polished color scheme of grey, navy blue, dark green, and orange, the line offers a selection of tees, sweatpants, and hoodies, alongside a ripstop jacket and pants. These elevated items allow one to be both comfortable and stylish.

The latest MMQ line drops on PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers. 

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Herzogenaurach, Germany, January 20, 2022
SET THE GAME ALIGHT WITH THE PUMA FLARE PACK
Kicking off the year with a bang, PUMA has today launched the Flare pack featuring fire new editions of the ULTRA 1.4 and the FUTURE Z 1.2. The explosive new pack is inspired by the most passionate matchday atmospheres in world football.

Fire on your feet to match the fire in your eyes, the Flare pack is ready to light up your game with the kind of fervor that makes the ground shake, spine tingle and the opposition panic. The Flare pack pays tribute to the unique cauldron of emotion created at football matches. The crowd roaring in unison. Lights and flares illuminating the stands and the sky. You won’t find an atmosphere like it. This is what makes football different. This is Faster Football.

The ULTRA 1.4 Flare edition is designed for ultimate lightweight speed to ‘See Them Later’. Consisting of ultra-lightweight MATRYXEVO technology combining technical Carbon yarns and transparent Mono yarns to create a devastating high-tech performance material whilst minimalizing weight so you can be at your fastest from the first step. The upper is connected to an internal SPEEDCAGE for lightweight support to keep your foot locked in so you can explode away from your opponent in a flash.

 

The ULTRA features a unique PEBA SpeedUnit outsole for maximum take-off speed, traction and responsiveness at high velocity giving you the perfect platform to produce faster movements all over the pitch. Infused with PUMA running spike DNA the ULTRA is deadlier than ever to be worn by Antoine Griezmann, Kingsley Coman, Ludmila da Silva and Christian Pulisic.

The FUTURE Z 1.2 Flare edition is engineered with zero compromises for the ultimate fit and lockdown so you can ‘Drive Them Crazy’ with explosive multi-directional movement and creativity to be worn by Neymar Jr., Ingrid Engen, Luis Suárez and Vicky Losada.

The FUTURE Z features a mid-foot adaptive FUZIONFIT+ compression band which provides the ultimate fit, perfectly wrapping around the foot for the ultimate in comfort and lockdown so you can make explosive cuts and directional changes at top speed. The FUTURE Z utilizes a Dynamic Motion System outsole, a specially crafted plate for explosive agility and optimal traction.

 

 

Set the game alight with the PUMA Flare pack featuring the devastatingly fast ULTRA 1.4 and the gravity-defying FUTURE Z 1.2 in blazing Festival Fuchsia, Neon Citrus and Parisian Night colorways available from January 20th at PUMA.com, PUMA stores and select retailers worldwide.

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