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Kylian Mbappé beside product-development machinery at On Labs in Zurich, photographed by Juergen Teller for On’s football launch.

Gear · Analysis

Mbappé Joins On. What Does It Take to Build a Soccer Brand?

A major signing gives On an audience. The next test is making boots that players want to wear.

· 5 min read

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