The head of Brazil's football federation on Tuesday said he had nixed the much-derided idea of the national team wearing red — the color associated with the ruling leftist party — in the 2026 World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/20/soccer/brazil-nixes-red-jersey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #brazil #2026worldcup #nike

New Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld, a decades-long veteran of cross-town rival Adidas, has the task of turning the brand around and charting a return to profit and growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/04/companies/puma-boss-adidas-nike/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #puma #adidas #nike #fashion #sportswear