In the hours before Argentina’s match against Chile, valid for the second date of the group stage of the Copa América, the AFA confirmed news that will go around the world: the entity that governs the destinies of Argentine soccer announced the renewal of its alliance with Adidas, the brand that dresses the world champion team, until 2038.
“We are delighted to forge a new alliance with Adidas until 2038. Our alliance spans several decades and this new long-term commitment allows us, as an organization, to drive the success of our teams and invest in our communities,” said the AFA president. Chiqui Tapia it’s a statement.
It must be remembered that the Argentine Football Association and the brand with the three stripes have been working together since 2001. The German company dressed the national teams in iconic moments such as the 2021 Copa América title against Brazil, which The team led by Lionel Scaloni achieved it in the legendary Maracaná. The same as the Finalissima 2022 (3-0 victory over Italy at Wembley) and the third world star in Qatar 2022.
“We are proud of the recent successes we have shared, but we will continue to focus on the growth of our game and performance on the court… In this sense, and in many more, Adidas is the perfect ally for us,” added the owner. of the AFA.
For his part, Adidas CEO, Bjoern Guldenalso referred to the importance of the alliance after posing with Tapia in the signing of the bond that will extend for the next 14 years and in which the clothing brand will also dress the youth teams, the women’s team, combined futsal and beach soccer.
“The AFA, current FIFA Men’s World Cup Champion, is one of the most successful federations in history. “We have celebrated many successes together and we are very proud to announce that we will continue our collaboration until at least 2038. It is a perfect partnership!” said Gulden.
The AFA statement and its alliance with Adidas until 2038
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) and Adidas are pleased to announce the continuity of one of the longest-standing alliances in international sport. This new agreement will extend the alliance until 2038.
AFA and Adidas have been working together since 2001 and have equipped the men’s, women’s and youth football teams at historic moments, including the 2019 Copa América, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2022 Finalissima and the first appearance of the Argentine Women’s National Football Team in history, at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
AFA President Claudio Tapia stated: “We are delighted to forge a new alliance with Adidas until 2038. Our alliance spans several decades and this new long-term commitment allows us, as an organisation, to drive the success of our teams and invest in our communities. “We are proud of the recent successes we have shared, but we will continue to focus on the growth of our game and performance on the court… In this sense, and in many more, Adidas is the perfect ally for us.”
Adidas CEO Bjoern Gulden said: “The AFA, the reigning FIFA Men’s World Cup Champion, is one of the most successful federations in history. We have celebrated many successes together and we are very proud to announce that we will continue our collaboration until at least 2038. It is a perfect partnership!”
