Another prestigious European football federation and its national teams join the family Macron. The Italian brand is the new technical partner of Slovak Football Association, Federcalcio of Slovakia and Macron Hero will be featured on the jerseys of all national teams, from the women’s and men’s first teams to the youth teams. The announcement of the partnership and the presentation of the new jerseys that the Sokoli (The falcons) They will already wear them in the Nations League match against Estonia on September 5 in Tallinn, which took place during the event Inauguration of the Macron Sports Hub in Bratislava.

The history of the Slovak Football Federation has its roots in the pre-Second World War era. For almost fifty years, many Slovak players contributed to the successes and excellent performances of Czechoslovakia, then in 1993, upon gaining independence, the Slovak National Team resumed playing under the flag of its own country. In 2010 The Sokoli Led by Marek Hamsik, they won the historic qualification for the World Cup in South Africa, where they reached the round of 16. As for the European Championships, Slovakia has participated in the final stages three times: in 2016, 2020 and 2024. In this year’s German edition, the Slovak national team stood out thanks to excellent performances: they beat Belgium in the opening match, secured their place in the round of 16 and put England (which then reached the final) in great difficulty, forcing Kane and his teammates to recover, only in extra time, the temporary Slovak advantage scored by Ivan Schranz.

“We are delighted to announce this important partnership with the Slovak Football Federation and to wear their national team colours. he declared Gianluca Pavanello, CEO of Macron – A technical project This marks the beginning of a journey to be undertaken together and which will certainly be mutually satisfying. Slovakia is a National Team rich in history and its jersey has been worn by great champions. Our commitment, alongside the SFZ, is to provide the staff and the team with products of the highest profile both in terms of technology and design that best represent the spirit and identity of this National Team and its fans.”.

“Slovak Football Federation has long been associated with the best, and I am very pleased that in this spirit we can also present the new partnership with Macron.””, declared the SFA Secretary General, Peter Palenčík,“ adding: "I am convinced that the new jerseys will bring us luck. The next edition of the Nations League is waiting for us, and in October our women’s team will play the playoffs for a place at the 2025 European Championship in Switzerland. Next year, starting in March, there will be qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and then the participation of our U21 team in the European Championship, which will be held here in Slovakia. I am convinced that this partnership will benefit both parties, and that not only the players will appreciate the new jerseys, but also the fans.”.

The announcement of the partnership between Macron and the Slovak Football Federation was followed by the presentation of new kits, These stories tell the history and the symbols of the National Team and the sense of belonging to its colors. Alongside this there is also a message of sustainability and respect for the environment, because the game kits that Macron creates for all his Federations and clubs are made from recycled materials. Eco Fabric, 100% polyester fabric made from recycled post-consumer plastic.

The New home of the Slovak National Team, With a V-neck in knit with a fine blue stripe and red details, it is made of two shades of blue, With a clearer central body and darker sleeves. On the front, shoulders and sleeves, the jersey features embossed graphics, in tone on tone, with the stylized and repeated design of a falcon, the symbol and nickname of the National Team. On the right chest is the emblem of the SFZ, At the center in white silicone print is the Macron the Hero And on the left is the coat of arms of Slovakia, composed of a double white cross on a red background, beneath which, in blue, stand out the three peaks of the Carpathians: Tatra, Fatra and Mátra. The backneck is personalized with a label with the two shades of blue and the white, blue and red diagonal bands (the colors of the national flag), the coat of arms of the Slovak Football Federation, the Macron logo and the inscription ‘Designed in Bologna’, which certifies that each garment is designed, planned and developed in Macron Campus. The Home kit is completed by blue shorts with darker side stripes that replicate the jersey's graphics, and blue tights with a double white and red line on the upper edge with Macron Hero printed in white on the front and SVK acronym on the calf. The jersey has a fit Slim fit and the main fabric used is Eco Softlock.

The version Away è white And with a crew neck in knit fabric with blue details. On the sleeves and shoulders, in tone on tone, the stylized falcon design is reproduced in embossed graphics. On the knit fabric bottom, on the sides, in sublimated printing, the national flag is inserted. The central body of the sweater is made of fabric Eco Exalock With jacquard processing, where the decorative pattern is inserted directly into the fabric’s weave, creating an embossed effect. The backneck is customized like in the Home version and on the chest, along with the SFZ emblem and that of Slovakia; in the center, the Macron Hero stands out in blue. The away kit is completed with white shorts with waists that replicate the graphic design of the sleeves and shoulders, and white knee socks with two lines, blue and red, on the upper edge. The Macron Hero above the ankle and the SVK acronym are in blue.

The goalkeeper's game set has also been presented. It is an all-orange version with a sublimated print design, in tone on tone, featuring geometric graphics and black side stripes. A second option, with identical graphics on the front body, is in fluorescent yellow with black side stripes.