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moves 18 September 2026 · 3 min read ·Members only

Why Mbappé Left Nike for a Running Brand

Kylian Mbappé left Nike for On with an equity stake attached. Basketball has paid stars in ownership since 1984. Football is finally catching up.

By EL Johnson

Kylian Mbappe for On Football, Photo by Juergen Teller

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