• Adidas AG is a German sportswear manufacturer based in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany, officially founded on 18 August 1949. The company’s origins date back to 1924, when Adolf Dassler and his brother Rudolf Dassler co-founded a footwear company named “Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik” (Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory). The brothers worked together until 1948, when they decided to split and establish their own companies. In 1949, Adolf created his brand and named it Adidas, while Rudolf named his brand Puma.

• Adidas is primarily known for producing sports shoes and football kits, and is regarded as one of the largest sportswear manufacturers in the world. Its iconic logo, featuring the famous Three Stripes, is recognized globally as one of the most distinctive logos.

• Adidas sponsors many top-tier football clubs, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and others. The company also supplies football kits for numerous national teams, most notably Argentina, Belgium, Germany, and Spain.