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Nike advertise Coutinho Barcelona shirt

Paris - Muslimchronicle

An apparent gaffe by Nike has fired speculation that Philippe Coutinho could leave Liverpool for Barcelona in the January transfer window. The sportswear giant, who manufacture Barcelona's kit, advertised a Barca shirt on their website with the Brazilian midfielder's name on it. Related Searches Coutinho BarcelonaBarcelona HotelsBarcelona DeportivoPaulinho Barcelona Headlined "Where the magic happens", the page, which has since beenRead more

Under Armour shares nosedive on weak forecast

New York - AFP

Shares of Under Armour dropped sharply on Tuesday after the athletic apparel and shoe maker slashed its full-year profit forecast on weak quarterly earnings caused by falling sales in North America. The ratings agency S&P Global lowered Under Armour's credit rating by a notch with a negative outlook, citing the company's poor performance and mounting debts. The brand, which pitchesRead more

Looking stylish and playing well always fashionable

New York - Muslimchronicle

From Maria Sharapova helping design her latest little black dress to Alexander Zverev being reluctant to pull down his tube socks, US Open fashion statements are drawing plenty of attention. It's a battle of clothing manufacturers Nike and Adidas with world-class action models displaying their style on the court and purchasers, not points, deciding the big apparel winners and losers.Read more

Nike reveals Virgil Abloh collaboration

London - Muslimchronicle

Founder of the Milan-based fashion label Off-White Virgil Abloh and sportswear brand Nike have announced their collaboration on “The Ten”. Virgil has reconstructed 10 Nike footwear icons, divided into two themes. The first, “REVEALING” was designed to look accessible: hand-cut, open-source and reconstructed. It includes the Air Jordan I, Nike Air Max 90, Nike Air Presto, Nike Air VaporMax and Nike Blazer Mid. TheRead more

Nike Promises Sport Hijabs by 2018

London - Arab Today

In what is turning out to be a week of announcements, including the launch of a new plus-size clothing line, Nike has also announced the launch of a line of sports hijabs by 2018. Nike Pro Hijab will hit stores by Spring of 2018 as a response to what the company views as “an ongoing cultural shift that has seenRead more

Nike presents high-performance hijab, created in consultation

Dubai - Arab Today

Nike has dubbed it "groundbreaking" but we can’t help but wonder what took them so long. The sporting giant has unveiled its Nike Pro Hijab, a lightweight, breathable, adjustable, competition-worthy garment for hijab-wearing athletes. Modest wear is currently storming the catwalks and making inroads in online retail (The Modist, a site dedicated to modest fashion, is due to launch imminently),Read more

Nike sports ad sparks controversy in Arab world

Washington – Arab Today

An online commercial released by Nike this week showing Arab women fencing, boxing and spinning on ice-skates has stirred controversy over its attempt to smash stereotypes about women leading home-bound lives in the region. It begins with a woman nervously peering out of her doorway and adjusting her veil before going for a run in the street, while a femaleRead more

Nike criticized for new ad campaign calling for "equality"

Washington - Rola Eissa

The American international footwear company "Nike" released a short advertisement film amid its new marketing campaign dubbed as "Equality". The new ad was criticized by many people on social media, accusing Nike of hypocrisy. The ad starred LeBron James, American basketball player, Serena Williams, American professional tennis player, and other famous athletes such as Kevin Durant, Victor Cruz, as wellRead more

Wall Street closes down as Nike's gains stand out

New York - AFP

Wall Street stocks ended the day in negative territory on Friday, putting the major indices down for the week as oil stocks joined Wal-Mart Stores in retreating from recent gains. But sports footwear and apparel giant Nike Inc saw shares up 3 percent, making it one of the Dow's biggest gainers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 0.2 percentRead more

FC Barcelona and Nike announcce massive new sponsorship agreement

Madrid - XINHUA

FC Barcelona have extended their sponsorship deal with sportswear manufacturers Nike to make the club one of the best paid in the history of the game. Although the exact details of the agreement will be ratified at the next Barcelona General Assembly, the new agreement is thought to be worth around 155 million euros (around 190 million US dollars) perRead more