2024 saw Macron yet another prestigious international agreement. The Italian brand is the new “Match Officials Kit Supplier” for the refereeing department of the CONCACAF, the governing body for football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. All referees in CONCACAF competitions, for both national teams and clubs, will wear Macron technical kit for the the next 6 seasons. This partnership reaffirms Macron’s leadership on the international stage; in the specific field of refereeing, the company has agreements with UEFA and various football associations around the world.

CONCACAF, founded in 1961, comprises 41 national associations (3 in North America,
7 in Central America, 31 in the Caribbean) and organises men’s, women’s, youth, futsal and beach soccer competitions. As for men’s international competitions, the Macron Hero logo will feature on referees’ shirts during matches in the Gold Cup, Nations League, Olympic Qualifiers, Under-20, Under-17, Under-15, Beach Soccer and Futsal tournaments. The club competitions organised by CONCACAF are the Champions Cup, the Central American Cup, the Caribbean Cup and the Caribbean Club Shield. In women’s football: the Gold Cup, the Women’s Championship, the Under-20s, the Under-17s and the Under-15s.

The announcement of this prestigious agreement took place during the 2024 Winter Seminar, which saw all CONCACAF international match officials gather in Toluca, Mexico, for a four-day programme of training and development. This gathering also provided an opportunity to unveil the collection, which is already available to CONCACAF match officials, starting with the new match kits which the referees will wear during the three-year period 2024–2026.

The jerseys, available in black, fluorescent yellow, red and light blue, feature an embossed striped design on the front and are fitted with practical front pockets with Velcro fastenings. They are all made from Eco Fabric, 100% polyester fabric made from recycled plastic, underlining a green philosophy that translates into a commitment to sustainability and respect for the environment – a philosophy shared by both CONCACAF and Macron.

A collection, available in men’s and women’s versions, which also includes Training and Travel items (T-shirts, shorts, tracksuits, sweatshirts, polo shirts, jackets) featuring the CONCACAF logo, which will be made available immediately to referees and assistant referees who are members of the federation. The range is characterised by the quality of the products, attention to detail and a constant quest for the best technical solutions to create high-performance kit that enables referees to perform their duties to the highest standard on the football pitch.

“We are delighted and proud to announce our partnership with CONCACAF – he declared Gianluca Pavanello, CEO of Macron – This is a significant agreement that recognises the passion, commitment and professionalism we bring to our work every day in creating garments and products of the very highest standard, so that we can consistently offer the very best to an organisation as important and prestigious as CONCACAF. The Macron Hero range will be present in every stadium across North America, Central America and the Caribbean – a vital showcase for a market in which we aim to make an ever-greater impact. We are committed to providing referees with technical kit of the very highest quality, enabling them to feel ”as comfortable as possible in taking on such an important role”.