Isnik Alimi received championship sneakers with North Macedonia shirt
Dalian’s title party included sneakers branded with the club crest, the FFM logo and Alimi’s likeness in the North Macedonia jersey.
Isnik Alimi is enjoying championship days in China after helping Dalian claim the title, and the celebrations included a personal touch that reached all the way to his homeland.
Branded sneakers carry a Macedonian shirt and Alimi’s image
During the club’s victory festivities, Alimi and his teammates received specially branded sneakers bearing the Dalian club emblem. On the opposite side of the pair, the shoes were also stamped with the logo of the Football Federation of North Macedonia (FFM) and a likeness of Alimi wearing the North Macedonia national team jersey.
The detail is notable because, at the moment, the FFM is not counting on Alimi — he is not part of the national squad despite having seen solid playing time for North Macedonia in the recent period.
Still, the gesture shows that neither Alimi nor the Chinese club have forgotten his national colours: on the other side of the world, the North Macedonia shirt found its place on the champions’ footwear.
Published November 12, 2026 — Ognen Dojcinovski.
Photo: press material from the event
