Barcelona’s Rafinha Ordered to Keep Wearing Adidas Boots by Dutch Court
Barcelona midfielder Rafinha must continue wearing Adidas football boots after a court ruling in Amsterdam upheld the brand’s option to extend his sponsors
Barcelona midfielder Rafinha must continue wearing Adidas football boots after a court ruling in Amsterdam upheld the brand’s option to extend his sponsorship contract. The decision comes after the player attempted to switch to Mizuno boots in summer 2019, believing his deal had expired.
Contract Dispute Overview
Rafinha had been an Adidas-sponsored player since 2011. This summer, he switched to blackout Mizuno boots, asserting that his contract had ended in June. However, Adidas exercised a contractual option to extend the agreement. When Rafinha refused to return to wearing Adidas, the company took the matter to court.
Court Ruling and Daily Penalty
The district court in Amsterdam – the jurisdiction where the original sponsorship contract was signed – ruled in favor of Adidas. Rafinha was ordered to pay a fine of €10,000 for each day he continued to refuse to honor the contract, up to a maximum of €1 million.
Impact of Injury
The ruling has little immediate effect on Rafinha’s on-field appearances. The midfielder is sidelined for the remainder of the La Liga season after undergoing cruciate ligament surgery. Nevertheless, he is required to promote Adidas on social media to avoid accruing further fines.
Background: Why Rafinha Wanted to Switch
Rafinha reportedly felt that Adidas had not supported him during serious injuries in 2015 and 2017. That dissatisfaction led him to attempt a brand change, but the contract extension clause prevented the move.
What Happens Next
Further developments are expected when Rafinha returns to full fitness in the summer. The case highlights the legal enforceability of sponsorship extension options in football.
（Note: The original article included a sentence directing readers to a source for the Mizuno boots Rafinha wore. That sentence has been omitted as it contained a link to a retailer and a call to action, which do not meet the requirements for this Markdown draft.）
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