Adidas bids farewell to Germany: “3 stripes, 6 stars. Honored to have shared over 70 years.”

Adidas has officially released a farewell video for the Germany national football team, marking the end of 1 of football’s most iconic partnerships. The caption reads: “3 stripes, 6 stars, over 70 years. This farewell means something different to everyone. This partnership meant everything to us.” Jürgen Klopp, Lahm, Kroos and many other prominent figures in German football appear in the video.

In a commemorative video, Adidas looked back on its 70-year partnership with the Germany team. The partnership began in 1954, when Germany, wearing Adidas kit, produced the famous “Miracle of Bern” in the World Cup final, winning its 1st World Cup title in a rain-soaked match. German media widely regarded the victory as a symbol of the country’s national spirit re-emerging after World War II. The partnership between Adidas and the Germany team will officially end on December 31, 2026.

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The farewell video also marked the end of a series of farewell activities between Adidas and the German Football Association (DFB). Before officially parting ways, Adidas launched a specially designed black-and-gold farewell jersey collection. The collection features a retro trefoil logo, commemorative elements from 1954, and special prints honoring legendary figures from both the Germany men's and women's national teams, paying tribute to the glorious history of German football.

During the final international break of the year, the Germany national team’s players and staff visited Adidas’ headquarters and training base, Home Ground, in Herzogenaurach for a special farewell event celebrating the glorious history they created together.

During this partnership, the Germany men's and women's national teams won a total of 4 men's World Cup titles and 2 women's World Cup titles, and their cooperation has become an important chapter in the development of international football equipment culture.

Starting January 1, 2027, Nike will officially replace Adidas as the equipment supplier for all Germany national teams. The 2 parties have signed a historic 8-year contract, with the partnership running until 2034.

The German Football Association’s announcement of its partnership with Nike caused a stir across the football world. Now, Adidas bids a proud farewell to the Germany national team, bringing to a close an era that profoundly shaped international football jersey culture.