Adidas has started legal action against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over its attempts to prematurely end their commercial partnership. The company is seeking damages of €100 million (£85.7 million) from RFEF for breaching a contract signed in 2008 that saw them supply Spain with more than half of all football boots sold However, RFEF announced last month it would withdraw from the agreement, questioning its legality, transparency and fairness. Adidas said it was left with no choice but to initiate legal action to enforce the terms of the contract.
Adidas has started legal action against the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over its attempts to prematurely end their commercial partnership. The two organisations have a deal that runs until 2026 and is worth a reported $20m per year. However, RFEF announced last month it would withdraw from the agreement, questioning its legality, transparency and fairness. Adidas said it was left with no choice but to initiate legal action to enforce the terms of the contract.