Nike and Adidas on the same shirt? The unique case of Slovan Bratislava

The Slovakian club competing in the UEFA Champions League features a striking visual quirk on its kit involving its main sponsor and technical supplier.

Manufactured by Adidas, the jersey displays the word "Niké" prominently across the chest. This is not the American sports giant, but rather a prominent local sports betting company founded in 1991. Below the logo, the phrase "je tipovanie" translates from Slovak as "is betting."

Both names share the same etymological origin, deriving from the ancient Greek goddess of victory, Nike.

The coexistence of Niké and Adidas on Slovan Bratislava's kit dates back to 2011—just one year after the three-stripes brand became the club's technical sponsor—forming one of the most enduring brand pairings in European football.