PUMA forms partnership with Philippine Men’s National Football Team

The Philippine Men's National Football Team during the Philippines versus Iraq game last March 26, 2024 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium

The Philippines Senior Men's National Football Team has an official outfitter.

PUMA made it official that they are ready to support Filipino football from the ground up, with global sports brand in it for the long haul through a four-year partnership.

PUMA Philippines Country Manager Paolo Misa shares, "We at PUMA are thrilled to partner with the Philippine Men's National Football Team. With our history of supplying uniforms for world-class football clubs and national teams, we are excited to add the Philippines to our roster. The talent within the PMNFT is undeniable, and we look forward to supporting them for the next few years."

As a form of support for the PMNFT, PUMA put up a special activation event inside the PFF Fan Zone during the WCQ/ACQ match against Iraq last March 26, Visitors got to try on PUMA cleats and tested their capabilities onto a mini-turf. They also got a special performance from football freestyler Philip Warren Gertsson, who also performed during the halftime break. The PUMA Palermo, which was launched recently, was also in display in the event.

In setting up their partnership, PFF Director of National Teams and PMNFT Manager Freddy Gonzalez says, "We want to not only be the best in our region, we also want to be a force in Asia, and eventually a player on the world stage. It's vital that we have partners that share our long-term vision and our deep passion for football. PUMA is a premier global brand that not only reflects our lofty ambitions, but personifies the culture we are building across our National Teams. To reach our goals, we must embody a tradition of continuous improvement in everything that we do. We need to be Forever Faster."

PFF President John Gutierrez adds, "Representing the country at any level is the highest honor for a player, and the experience of doing so must carry the corresponding prestige. With PUMA, we're grateful to have a World Class partner that shares our vision and our boldness to dream big. To build long-standing structures for football to grow and thrive, we need committed partners who believe in the great potential of the sport in the country. This partnership with PUMA is a key component to the PFF's plans to comprehensively develop the game in the Philippines."

The PMNFT is poised for a fresh start this year as they set their sights on keeping their World Cup dreams alive, and reinventing their identity in a year where they are aiming to win the 2024 ASEAN Championship.

This partnership between PUMA and the PMNFT underscores a new chapter for Filipino football, marking the beginning of an exciting journey towards international recognition and success.