RCB and AC Milan Unite as Pulisic and Kohli Swap Jerseys in Global Crossover

USA football star Christian Pulisic and Indian cricketers Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Phil Salt exchanged jerseys between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and AC Milan. The event connected elite athletes across sports, with Kohli remarking on the iconic collaboration. AC Milan’s origins as a cricket club added historical significance to the crossover. PUMA’s #RCBEverywhere campaign continues to push the RCB jersey into global sporting contexts.

Key Points: RCB & AC Milan: Pulisic, Kohli Swap Jerseys

  • Christian Pulisic and Virat Kohli swapped jerseys between RCB and AC Milan
  • The crossover connected elite athletes across cricket and football
  • AC Milan’s multi-sport roots as a cricket club were highlighted
  • PUMA’s #RCBEverywhere campaign drives the jersey into global sporting culture
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RCB visits AC Milan as football star Christian Pulisic and Virat Kohli swap jerseys

Christian Pulisic and Virat Kohli lead a cross-continental jersey swap between RCB and AC Milan, blending cricket and football cultures globally.

"Iconic clubs do iconic collabs. Ciao. - Virat Kohli"

Bengaluru, April 29

USA football icon Christian Pulisic and star cricketers Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Phil Salt traded sports and jerseys in a cross-continental crossover between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and AC Milan.

In Milan, Pulisic rocked the new RCB jersey, picking up a cricket bat and swapping dribbles for a drive, while Kohli, Patidar, and Salt, from India, returned the exchange with a cool football trick, as per an official release.

Playing out across two cities and two sporting worlds, the moment connected elite athletes and teams through a shared competitive edge. Reacting to the crossover, Kohli said, "Iconic clubs do iconic collabs. Ciao."

Bringing together AC Milan, seven-time European champions, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, reigning Indian champions, the moment places the star-studded RCB jersey at the centre of global sporting culture.

With Milan's legacy and Pulisic's star power in play, the exchange takes the jersey beyond cricket and into the world of elite European football. Fittingly, AC Milan's origins trace back to its founding as a football and cricket club, making this crossover a nod to the club's multi-sport roots.

Built on a behaviour where fans take the jersey beyond matchdays and into everyday life, #RCBEverywhere sees PUMA turn that instinct into a global movement. By placing the RCB jersey in new environments and unexpected sporting contexts, the brand continues to amplify how far fandom can travel, connecting cultures, communities and disciplines through a single symbol.

As #RCBEverywhere builds, PUMA continues to drive the RCB jersey into new arenas, from global icon Usain Bolt cheering for the sport to cricketer Faf du Plessis taking it beyond the pitch, pushing it across sports, cities and cultures, and turning fan expression into moments that travel far beyond the game.

- ANI

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Aanya R
Haha, love the "Iconic clubs do iconic collabs" line from Kohli. But honestly, I wish they'd show more of the football skills from the RCB guys. Phil Salt looked like he was just having fun 😂 Still, great for brand India!
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Michael C
As an American who follows both sports, this is amazing to see! Pulisic is a superstar, and seeing him embrace cricket with the RCB jersey is great for growing the sport in the US. Maybe we'll see more cricket-football crossovers in the future 🇮🇳🇺🇸⚽🏏
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Raghav A
Yaar, it's nice but feels a bit too commercial. I mean, PUMA is clearly pushing #RCBEverywhere as a marketing gimmick. Still, seeing AC Milan's history with cricket is interesting - didn't know they started as a cricket club too! That's a cool fact.
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Deepika L
This is the kind of global exposure Indian cricket needs! Watching Virat and Pulisic swap jerseys makes me proud. RCB is really going places, and I love that they're connecting with European football fans. More of this please! ❤️💙
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Kiran H
Honestly, I'm more excited about this than any IPL match this season! AC Milan is legendary, and Pulisic wearing the RCB jersey is iconic. The fact that Milan started as a cricket club makes it even more special. Great collaboration by PUMA 👏

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