Leaked: Nike’s Ronaldinho 2002 World Cup Anniversary Plans

TL;DR

• Nike is reported to be planning a Ronaldinho celebration for 2027, the 2002 World Cup’s 25th anniversary, along with a special Ronaldinho lifestyle collection.
• Its main football campaign for 2027 is said to be built around the Secret Tournament advert, with a range of releases to go with it.
• No Brazil 2002 shirt has been reported, and nothing here is confirmed. This is a leak, and 433FC does not stock anything from the 2027 plans.

The Leak

Footy Headlines has published an exclusive on Nike’s 2027 plans, dated 24 October 2026. Their report on Nike’s Ronaldinho anniversary plans says the brand intends to mark a quarter of a century since the 2002 World Cup.

That tournament was staged by South Korea and Japan, and Brazil won it by beating Germany 2-0 in the final in Yokohama. It was the fifth world title for the Seleção. According to the report, Nike will salute both that triumph and Ronaldinho, one of the stars of the squad.

We are passing on what Footy Headlines says, not adding to it. Nothing here comes from Nike itself, and the details below may change before anything reaches shops.

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The report sets out three strands, none of them a football shirt, plus a campaign image.

A Ronaldinho lifestyle collection

Nike is said to be preparing a special lifestyle range dedicated to Ronaldinho. The report gives no product names, colours or release dates, so there is little to describe yet beyond the idea itself.

A Secret Tournament campaign

The brand’s main football push for 2027 is reported to look back at the 2002 Secret Tournament advert, the advert built around cage matches. Footy Headlines says a range of releases will sit alongside it. Again, no specifics are given.

Possible boot remakes

The report floats the idea of a 2027 anniversary pack that brings back signature performance boots. Treat that as speculation: it is a possibility raised by Footy Headlines, not a plan they say is locked in.

The campaign image

The image published with the story shows Ronaldinho in Brazil’s yellow 2002 Nike home shirt, with green side panels and the number 11. Beside him sits the Nike Secret Tournament scorpion logo on a cracked stone texture, with a big white Swoosh across both.

The image shows the yellow and green shirt, but the report does not say a replica is planned.

How It Compares

Nike has already nodded to this era a few times, mostly through footwear. Footy Headlines points to two earlier examples as background.

The Vapor I carries the strongest link to the final itself. Ronaldo scored twice in that match wearing the chrome and volt Mercurial Vapor I, and our Ronaldo Brazil 2002 retro shirt guide looks at the shirt he wore with them.

In 2026 the Cryoshot line turned the Mercurial R9 and Tiempo R10 designs into everyday sneakers. For Ronaldinho’s club career, see our Ronaldinho Barcelona 2005/06 retro shirt.

For another World Cup throwback, see our USA 1994 World Cup denim kit guide.

When Can You Buy It?

Footy Headlines places all of this in 2027. No release dates have been given, and no product has been priced or shown beyond the campaign image.

433FC is an independent retailer of replica shirts, not affiliated with any club, league or manufacturer. We do not stock anything from these anniversary plans, because nothing has been released. If the yellow and green look is what draws you, these are available now:

• Brazil 2002 Home Retro Jersey
• Brazil 2002 Home Kids Retro Jersey and Shorts
• Mens Brazil 2026 World Cup Special Edition Kit

Browse the wider range in our Brazil shirts category or our Brazil retro shirts guide.

FAQ

Is this real?

It is a report, not an announcement. Footy Headlines labels the story an exclusive, and Nike has not confirmed any part of it. The boot remakes in particular are only a possibility.

When does it release?

The report points to 2027, the 25th anniversary year. No dates have been given for the lifestyle collection, the campaign releases or anything else.

Where can I buy Brazil jerseys?

433FC is an independent retailer of replica shirts. We do not stock the 2027 anniversary items, but you can browse the current Brazil range in our Brazil category.

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