BallBridge Sports Newsroom| 18 September 2026 | Football Update | BallBridge

BallBridge Sports Newsroom| 18 September 2026 | Football Update Moses Oluwafemi 1. Kylian Mbappé Leaves Nike After 20 Years as On Makes First Move Into Football . Kylian Mbappé has ended his 20-year relationship with Nike to become the face of Swiss sportswear company On’s first expansion into football, with the Real Madrid forward becoming a global ambassador and working directly on the development of its first football boots, due in 2027. On has also appointed Thierry Henry as Director of Football, confirming that the former Arsenal and France star has been working behind the scenes on its football strategy since late 2025, while Barcelona’s Sydney Schertenleib will help develop products for the women’s game. Mbappé’s deal includes both cash and equity, making the move more than a conventional endorsement and giving On one of football’s biggest stars as it attempts…