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PUMA x VIVID VISIONS by Andrew Burgess: a Textile-to-Textile Fashion Experiment

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Global sports company PUMA reveals a new collaboration with US upcycler, Andrew Burgess and his brand VIVID VISIONS with the launch of an experimental one-off capsule collection.

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  • Global sports company PUMA reveals a new collaboration with US upcycler, Andrew Burgess and his brand VIVID VISIONS with the launch of an experimental one-off capsule collection.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207975265/en/
    Global sports company PUMA reveals a new collaboration with US upcycler, Andrew Burgess and his brand VIVID VISIONS with the launch of an experimental one-off capsule collection.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Working closely with PUMA, Andrew has created five designs, each crafted entirely from PUMA’s recycled polyester RE:FIBRE fabric.
  • Find images and videos of the PUMA x VIVID VISIONS by Andrew Burgess shoot here and watch Andrew’s Thread The Loop Series to learn about his experience with RE:FIBRE in the run-up to the collection, here .

Salif Keïta, the defiant Malian football legend who created history on and off the field

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Former Malian footballer Salif “Domingo” Këita, who passed away on 2 September in Bamako, embodied a crucial moment in the history of African football, helping shape its relationship with the world.

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  • Former Malian footballer Salif “Domingo” Këita, who passed away on 2 September in Bamako, embodied a crucial moment in the history of African football, helping shape its relationship with the world.
  • Born on 6 December 1946, the year that the French West African Cup was created, Keïta (not to be confused with Salif Keita the musician) was also an important leader in Malian football.

Starting out

    • It wasn’t easy for him to make his father, a haulage contractor by trade, understand that he preferred football to his studies, even though he eventually qualified to work as a grinder.
    • Football began as an informal activity, even before he started playing in his neighbourhood team in Bamako.
    • His dribbling, shooting and heading skills soon propelled him into the Real Bamako squad.

Going to France

    • In September 1967, Keïta was smuggled to Liberia, then flew from there to Orly in France.
    • However, the door that was initially opened to footballers from sub-Saharan Africa in the 1950s had partly closed again.
    • They offered African footballers harsh contracts and Keïta initially played as an amateur and not a professional, justified by the club’s managers by the fact that he was studying law in France.

Triumphs on the field

    • At first, he could count on the advice of coach Albert Batteux and the assistance of Rachid Mekhloufi, an Algerian player for the Greens.
    • Playing as a centre forward, Keïta scored 120 goals in 149 matches.
    • In October 1969, he scored the winner against Bayern Munich in the Champions Cup Round of 16.

Taking on the world

    • Spain was not yet the paragon of the beautiful game, but Keïta’s strikes kept finding the net again – until he was injured in March 1975.
    • Keïta went on to win the Portuguese league as the country began making a name for itself in world football thanks to its stars of African origin – like Keïta, Eusebio and Mario Coluna.
    • At the age of 31, with the club Sporting Lisbon, he finally found an environment in which he could flourish.

Back home

    • His life inspired director Cheik Doukouré’s 1994 film The Golden Ball, in which he played the role of a coach.
    • After the fall of Moussa Traoré, Keïta opened a football training centre in Bamako.
    • He was then elected president of the Mali Football Federation, serving from 2005 until 2009.

Vinícius Jr, Sadio Mané, and João Félix Share Their Stories in OneFootball’s ‘Footballer’s Journey’ World Cup Collection

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221115006261/en/
    OneFootballs Footballers Journey World Cup Collection (Photo: Business Wire)
    Check out the announcement video:
    Footballers Journey gives fans around the world the chance to own part of their favourite players journey, celebrating milestones throughout their life, for club and country.
  • Meanwhile, Sadio Man shares his journey from losing his father at a young age, to running away at 15 to follow his dream of becoming a footballer.
  • Footballers Journey comic books will be free to start, and fans will be able purchase packs for $29 at aera.onefootball.com/players come December 15.
  • Product launch comes off the back of OneFootballs new joint venture taking supporters into a new era of digital football fandom.

Vinícius Jr, Sadio Mané, and João Félix Share Their Stories in OneFootball's 'Footballer's Journey' World Cup Collection

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Footballer's Journey gives fans around the world the chance to own part of their favourite players' journey, celebrating milestones throughout their life, for club and country.

Key Points: 
  • Footballer's Journey gives fans around the world the chance to own part of their favourite players' journey, celebrating milestones throughout their life, for club and country.
  • Meanwhile, Sadio Man shares his journey from losing his father at a young age, to running away at 15 to follow his dream of becoming a footballer.
  • Each player shares the experiences that shaped them and helped them become the world beaters they are today.
  • Product launch comes off the back of OneFootball's new joint venture taking supporters into a new era of digital football fandom.

Frank Leboeuf Joins Team Skechers

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Former French international footballer Frank Leboeuf will be bringing his many talents to Skechers when a campaign starring the popular defender launches in France this month.

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  • Former French international footballer Frank Leboeuf will be bringing his many talents to Skechers when a campaign starring the popular defender launches in France this month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220921005067/en/
    Frank Leboeuf, winner of the World Cup 98, signs to appear in Skechers marketing campaigns.
  • "It was then at the Salon Du Fitness in Paris that I met the Skechers team and shared with them my love for the brand.
  • About Skechers USA France SAS and SKECHERS USA, Inc.
    Skechers USA France SAS is a subsidiary of Skechers USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company based in Southern California.

Turkish Airlines became the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

ISTANBUL, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing millions of people from 129 countries of the world together on the skies every year, Turkish Airlines became the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, one of the most followed sports competitions in the world. This prestigious partnership, which will be one of the most significant sponsorship deals in the history of Turkish sports, is of particular importance as this season's UEFA Champions League final will take place at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023.

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  • Turkish Airlines becomes the first airline to sponsor the UEFA Champions League, which will have its 2023 final in Istanbul
    ISTANBUL, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing millions of people from 129 countries of the world together on the skies every year, Turkish Airlines became the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, one of the most followed sports competitions in the world.
  • UEFA Champions League organization which Turkish Airlines will participate as the official sponsor reaches 678 million viewers in 200 countries via over 70 broadcasters.
  • As part of the deal, Trkiye's national flag carrier will also partner with the UEFA Super Cup, the UEFA Futsal Champions League finals, and the UEFA Youth League finals as the official sponsor.
  • The announcement of Turkish Airlines' UEFA Champions League sponsorship deal took place at the Hali Congress Center with the participation of Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat along with senior Turkish Airlines executives and UEFA President Aleksander eferinalong with UEFA Marketing Director Guy-Laurent Epstein.

Turkish Airlines became the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

ISTANBUL, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing millions of people from 129 countries of the world together on the skies every year, Turkish Airlines became the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, one of the most followed sports competitions in the world. This prestigious partnership, which will be one of the most significant sponsorship deals in the history of Turkish sports, is of particular importance as this season's UEFA Champions League final will take place at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Turkish Airlines becomes the first airline to sponsor the UEFA Champions League, which will have its 2023 final in Istanbul
    ISTANBUL, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringing millions of people from 129 countries of the world together on the skies every year, Turkish Airlines became the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, one of the most followed sports competitions in the world.
  • UEFA Champions League organization which Turkish Airlines will participate as the official sponsor reaches 678 million viewers in 200 countries via over 70 broadcasters.
  • As part of the deal, Trkiye's national flag carrier will also partner with the UEFA Super Cup, the UEFA Futsal Champions League finals, and the UEFA Youth League finals as the official sponsor.
  • The announcement of Turkish Airlines' UEFA Champions League sponsorship deal took place at the Hali Congress Center with the participation of Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat along with senior Turkish Airlines executives and UEFA President Aleksander eferinalong with UEFA Marketing Director Guy-Laurent Epstein.

Helbiz Media Partners with OneFootball to Extend Serie BKT in the United States

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Helbiz Media announced that Helbiz Live will begin distributing all Serie BKT Championship matches through the OneFootball platform on a pay-per-view basis in the United States starting today.

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  • Helbiz Media announced that Helbiz Live will begin distributing all Serie BKT Championship matches through the OneFootball platform on a pay-per-view basis in the United States starting today.
  • This partnership extends the reach of both Serie BKT and Helbiz Live and allows committed and new fans to easily access matches how they want.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220901005712/en/
    Italian football has international appeal and there are few markets that show growth potential in the sport like the United States, said Helbiz Live CEO Matteo Mammi.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Italian football has international appeal and there are few markets that show growth potential in the sport like the United States, said Helbiz Live CEO Matteo Mammi.

OneFootball and Helbiz Media Announce Distribution Partnership to Bring Italian Serie BKT to Fans in Italy

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

OneFootball, the worlds largest football media platform, and Helbiz Media have today announced a new distribution partnership to bring Serie BKT live matches from Helbiz Live to millions of fans in Italy via the OneFootball platforms.

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  • OneFootball, the worlds largest football media platform, and Helbiz Media have today announced a new distribution partnership to bring Serie BKT live matches from Helbiz Live to millions of fans in Italy via the OneFootball platforms.
  • Kicking off this season, it is the first time that live Serie BKT matches from Helbiz Live will be available to OneFootballs passionate community of football fans in Italy.
  • OneFootballs comprehensive existing streaming offer in Italy includes free highlights of all Serie A and Serie BKT matches, alongside global pay-per-view access to the Italian Serie C through OneFootballs partnership with Eleven Italy.
  • Nikolaus von Doetinchem, Vice President OTT Streaming & Media Rights OneFootball, said: Following our landmark digital collectibles partnership with Serie A, its an exciting time for OneFootball in Italy.

Olympique de Marseille Players Wear Recycled PUMA Shirts as Part of Circularity Project RE:JERSEY

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Ahead of their Ligue 1 match against Lyon, the players of Olympique de Marseille wore jerseys that were made as part of PUMAs innovative recycling project RE:JERSEY.

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  • Ahead of their Ligue 1 match against Lyon, the players of Olympique de Marseille wore jerseys that were made as part of PUMAs innovative recycling project RE:JERSEY.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220504005515/en/
    Ahead of their Ligue 1 match against Lyon, the players of Olympique de Marseille wore jerseys that were made as part of PUMAs innovative recycling project RE:JERSEY.
  • The RE:JERSEY shirts worn ahead of Sundays game are made with 75% repurposed football jerseys.
  • While PUMAs football kits on the market today are already made from 100% recycled polyester, PUMA trials garment-to-garment recycling as part of the RE:JERSEY project.