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Sports brand Puma will cease its sponsorship of Israel's national football team in 2024. The company said this move had been planned since last year and is unrelated to the consumer boycott calls against Israel during the recent Gaza war.
Reasons behind the Decision
According to the spokesperson of the German sportswear firm, their decision was not influenced by the boycott calls. Instead, it resulted from expiring contracts with several federations, including Serbia and Israel. Puma emphasized that these contracts will not be renewed.
Reuters reported that Puma intends to implement a "fewer-bigger-better strategy" by ending existing partnerships and seeking agreements with new national teams. The company aims to ensure a strong roster of national teams while evaluating future opportunities.
Puma's Brand Image and Challenges
Al Jazeera noted that Puma has faced previous boycott calls due to its brand alliance with the Israel Football Association (IFA). Activists argue that the IFA includes teams based in Jewish-only settlements in the occupied West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law.
Boycott calls directed at Puma have increased during the two-month offensive in Gaza, resulting in significant casualties among Palestinians. With the company's contract with the IFA set to expire in 2024, Puma's decision to end the sponsorship marks an important development.
As viewed by the Financial Times, internal communication within Puma indicates that the company plans to reevaluate other existing partnerships. The memo outlines Puma's commitment to ensuring a solid roster of national teams, suggesting potential changes in the company's sponsorship landscape.
Puma has announced its intention to establish deals with several new national teams. While the specific teams were not disclosed, this move signifies Puma's focus on forging strategic alliances as part of its plans.
Impact on Brands and Global Boycott Efforts
Alongside Puma, other global firms supportive of Israel have faced increasing boycott calls from the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement. These boycott efforts aim to economically pressure entities deemed complicit in Israel's policies towards Palestine.
Photo: Puma Newsroom
