Manchester United’s Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini. Photo: PAUL ELLIS / AFPManchester United’s Marouane Fellaini is suing sportswear giant New Balance for around £2 million ($2.6 million) over “defective boots” that he says have had a negative impact on his performances.
Rosalina Investments, which represents the Belgian international, said the boots had to be “steamed and stretched” by a United kit man before he could wear them.
But New Balance bosses dispute the claims and say they provided bespoke replacements after Fellaini said he was experiencing discomfort when wearing certain boots.
Details of claims and counter-claims have emerged in papers lodged by lawyers at the High Court in London and paperwork shows that evidence is contained in WhatsApp messages sent between Fellaini and New Balance staff.
Barrister Ruth den Besten, who represents Rosalina Investments, outlined Fellaini’s complaints.
Fellaini Sues New Balance Over ‘Defective Boots’
