{
  "id": 9821885,
  "title": "Kylian Mbappe makes On football boots debut during France vs Turkey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/kylian-mbappe-makes-on-football-boots-debut-during-france-vs-turkey",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T19:38:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/kylian-mbappe-makes-on-football-boots-debut-during-france-vs-turkey-1.500688256"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai - Kylian Mbappe has made his football debut wearing shoes from Swiss brand On, as the Real Madrid forward joined the company as a global ambassador and equity partner. The 25-year-old, who has been with Nike since childhood, switched from Nike to On during France's UEFA Nations League match against Turkey on September 25, 2026. Mbappe was closely involved in developing and testing the On prototype boots, including the LightSpray technology designed to create ultra-lightweight footwear. He is now actively working with On's product teams to further refine the football range, which is set to launch its first commercial boots in 2027. Mbappe's appearance in On boots at the Kocaeli Stadium in Izmit marked a significant milestone in On's entry into the football market, with Thierry Henry recently appointed as the brand's director of football.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Kylian Mbappe has taken his partnership with Swiss sportswear brand On onto the football pitch, wearing the company’s prototype boots during France’s UEFA Nations League clash against Turkey. The Real Madrid forward ended his two-decade partnership with Nike last week, joining On as a global ambassador and equity partner. Mbappe had been with Nike since he was a child, making the switch a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kylian Mbappe debuts in On football boots.",
    "Switched from Nike during France vs Turkey match.",
    "On boots set to launch in 2027."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kylian Mbappe scores, gets injured in France’s win vs Türkiye",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/kylian-mbappe-scores-gets-injured-in-frances-win-vs-turkiye",
        "published": "2026-09-25T21:18:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}