The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has signed a new partnership with Puma which is German sportswear company. Puma will provide kits for Portugal national teams in January 2025. This includes the football, futsal, and beach football teams. The deal ends a partnership of 27 years with Nike which was started in 1997.
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FPF New Partnership With Puma
The announcement was made at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras. FPF President Fernando Gomes shared the news during the event. He explained that the partnership took over a year to finalize.
He said:
We started working on this a year and three months ago. We were pleasantly surprised by Puma, we were thrilled and, after a long courtship, we understood that it would be a good marriage. Over the years, we have grown in national teams, from youth teams to women’s teams
This deal highlights the growing success of Portuguese football. The national teams have achieved major milestones over the years. They have won the UEFA European Championship and the Nations League. Gomes believes Puma will help Portugal continue this success.
A Long-Term Deal With Puma
The FPF did not reveal all the details of the contract. Gomes confirmed that the deal will last at least until 2030. This is a significant year for Portuguese football because Portugal will host the FIFA World Cup with Spain and Morocco.
Gomes said:
It is the signing of a long-term contract for stability and protection of the investment. All the contracts we have signed in different areas run until or beyond 2030, and this one will not fail to respect this duration
The agreement includes more than just the senior teams. It also covers youth squads, women’s teams, and other national squads. This ensures that all Portuguese teams will benefit from Puma’s designs.
Puma is already a famous brand in football. The company provides kits for several other national teams. These include Switzerland, Austria, Serbia, Senegal, Egypt, and Morocco. Portugal will now join as the 12th team to wear Puma gear.
The FPF chose Puma for its quality and creativity. Puma’s focus on sustainability also played a role in the decision. Gomes said Puma’s values match those of the FPF.
First Match In March 2025
Fans will see the new Puma kits for the first time in March next year. The senior men team will debut the uniforms in a UEFA Nations League quarter final match against Denmark in Copenhagen.
This game will be an important moment for Portuguese football. It marks the start of a new chapter under Puma’s sponsorship. Fans are eager to see how the new designs will look.
Nike’s departure ends one of the longest partnerships in football. Nike has created iconic kits for Portugal from 1997. Football greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and Eusébio wore these kits. Some fans may feel nostalgic but this change brings new opportunities.
This deal comes at an exciting time for football in Portugal. The men and women teams are both doing really well. The FPF is committed to supporting this progress.
Fernando Gomes called the deal a major milestone who will leave his role as FPF president next year. He believes it will help secure the future of Portuguese football.
The partnership between Puma and the FPF is an exciting development for Portuguese football. It marks the start of a new era for the national teams.
Fans can expect innovative and stylish kits that reflect Portugal’s identity. The first match in Puma uniforms will take place in March next year. It will be a special moment for players and fans alike.
