Cristiano Ronaldo risks breach of contract with Nike after appearing to be wearing Adidas shin guards during Al Nassr’s 5-0 defeat to Celta Vigo…despite his £147 million deal with their rivals
Cristiano Ronaldo risks breach of contract with Nike after appearing to be wearing Adidas shin guards during Al Nassr’s 5-0 defeat to Celta Vigo…despite his £147 million deal with their rivals
- Cristiano Ronaldo made his first pre-season appearance as Al Nassr was defeated
- The Portuguese star appeared to be wearing Adidas X Pro shin guards against Celta Vigo
- He has been sponsored by their great rival Nike for more than twenty years
Cristiano Ronaldo faces breach of contract with Nike after appearing to be wearing Adidas shin guards
The 38-year-old marked his first pre-season appearance as Al Nassr wear was beaten 5-0 by LaLiga side Celta Vigo on Monday.
Ronaldo played the first 45 minutes and watched the second half, in which all five goals were scored, from the stands.
However, the Portuguese star has sparked controversy as experts on football kits Footy headlines saw him wearing the Adidas X Pro shin pads while under contract with their rivals Nike.
Ronaldo has been under contract with Nike since the start of his career in 2003 and has a 147 million euro contract for 10 years with the American giants.
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his first pre-season match as Al Nassr was defeated by Celta Vigo
He risked a breach of contract with Nike after appearing to be wearing Adidas shin guards
Unlike his usual personalized shin guards, Ronaldo opted to wear the Adidas X Pros
He is one of Nike’s greatest athletes and has appeared in multiple TV ads promoting the brand’s footwear.
Ronaldos usually wear personalized shin guards, as he appeared to have a picture of his face next to the Portugal national team crest during his second spell at Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s Al Nassr announced earlier this month that Nike will become their new kit manufacturer.
The Saudi Arabian club previously had their kits made by Nike between 1997 and 2001 and, in a second stint, 2010 and 2012.
The change may not mark a huge visual departure from their current kit design, as their current manufacturer, Arabian giants Duneus, took direct inspiration from the Nike style.
Fans will get their first chance to see the comic in action when the Riyadh team tests themselves against PSG and Inter Milan on a tour of Japan next week.
Saudi club Al-Nassr unveiled a new kit deal with Nike this month, which will make their shirts