
On October 21, 2024, adidas Originals announced a one-of-a-kind partnership between two global superstars, soccer legend Lionel Messi and Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny.
The Bad Bunny & Messi Collection pays homage to the profound connection that exists between music and sports.
This combines two passions that bring together fans from all over the world, honors Bad Bunny and Messi’s individual legacy, and solidifies adidas’ place in culture.
Bad Bunny has long admired Lionel Messi and has made five references to the soccer great in his music, including on his most recent album.
In response, Messi has also revealed that seven Bad Bunny songs are on his own pre-game playlist, expressing his own admiration for the Puerto Rican musician.
As two adidas ambassadors, this collaboration mirrors a profound shared respect between the two stars — two titans in their fields pushing the limits of their individual specialties.
The Bad Bunny & Messi Collection is based on classic adidas models, materials, and colorways from the company’s extensive brand archives.
The adidas Gazelle and the adidas F50 cleat are two of the brand’s most well-known silhouettes.
Messi wore the F50 throughout his playing career, and it is widely considered to be one of the best soccer cleats ever made. The Gazelle is now worn on the field rather than in soccer gyms inside.