Macron is the new "CONCACAF match officials kit supplier"

2024 has begun with another prestigious international agreement for Macron. The Italian brand is the new “Match Officials Kit Supplier” for CONCACAF, football’s governing body in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. All match officials in CONCACAF club and international competitions will be wearing Macron sportswear for the next 6 seasons. This latest partnership confirms Macron’s international leadership, especially in the refereeing segment, where Macron boasts agreements with UEFA and many football federations around the world.

CONCACAF was established in 1961 and comprises 41 national federations (3 in North America, 7 in Central America and 31 in the Caribbean region). The body runs men’s, women’s and youth football as well as futsal and beach soccer competitions. In men’s internationals, the Macron Hero will appear on the shirts of match officials in Gold Cup, Nations League, Olympic Qualification, Under 20, Under 17, Under 15, Beach Soccer and Futsal matches. CONCACAF club competitions for men include the Champions Cup, Central American Cup, the Caribbean Cup and the Caribbean Club Shield. CONCACAF women’s club competitions include the Gold Cup, Women’s Championship, Under 20, Under 17 and the Under 15 championships.

This prestigious agreement was announced at the 2024 Winter Seminar during which international CONCACAF match officials met in Toluca, Mexico for four days of instruction and training. The meeting also provided a great opportunity to present the sportswear collection that CONCACAF match officials will have at their disposal, starting with the new match kits for the three seasons from 2024 to 2026.

The shirts, which come in black, fluo yellow, red and blue, feature a graphic design of embossed lines at the front and practical front pockets with Velcro closures. All garments are made from Eco Fabric, a polyester material derived entirely from recycled plastic, confirming the green philosophy and commitment to sustainability and respect for the environment shared by CONCACAF and Macron.

The collection is available in menswear and womenswear versions and includes training and travel garments (T-shirts, shorts, travel suits, sweatshirts, polo shirts and jackets), all customised with the CONCACAF logo. The federation will be making the collection available to its referees and their assistants immediately. Every garment developed by Macron for CONCACAF is characterised by excellent quality, attention to detail, and the latest technical solutions. Match officials will therefore be able to perform to the best of their ability on the pitch.

“We are delighted and very proud to announce our partnership with CONCACAF,” declared Gianluca Pavanello, CEO of Macron. “This important agreement rewards the passion, commitment and professionalism that we demonstrate on a daily basis in the development of top-quality and high-performance products for prestigious organisations like CONCACAF. The Macron Hero will now be appearing in every stadium in North and Central America and the Caribbean, and this will be a great showcase for us in a key market in which we are determined to increase our presence. We are committed to supplying CONCACAF match officials with top-quality sportswear that will help them feel perfectly at ease in the essential roles that they play.”