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Nike Out of World Cup Contention as Adidas Teams in Final
- Following Argentina's win over England on Wednesday, Nike will have no teams in Sunday's final, handing rival Adidas a major branding advantage with both finalists, Argentina and Spain, wearing its kits.
- Nike relied on the tournament to boost visibility amid a broader business turnaround, but none of its 12 sponsored sides reached the final despite launching new Mercurial boots and merchandise across more than 5,000 stores.
- Adidas's footwear market share rose to 19.2% in June from 16% a year earlier, while its "Rip the Script" campaign generated 1.5 billion views and secured around $292 million in first-quarter sales.
- Drake MacFarlane, a research analyst at M Science, called Adidas a "clear winner" in the athletic market, noting the brand has enjoyed stronger momentum on and off the pitch compared to its rival.
- Morningstar analyst David Swartz noted that while Adidas gained publicity, it is "unlikely to materially alter" Nike's long-term prospects, as CEO Elliott Hill faces pressing issues including inventory management and stabilizing sales in China.
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Nike out of World Cup contention as Adidas-outfitted teams head to final
·London, United Kingdom
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The famous Nike logo will be notably absent from the World Cup final. Argentina's victory over England in the semi-final on Wednesday ended with the hopes of the sports giant to sponsor a team on the main stage of the tournament on Sunday. In the midst of an intense contest of brands inside and outside the field, the result represents a guaranteed gain of visibility for rival Adidas, who provides sports material for the two finalists: Argentina …
·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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