July 1, 2026, 3:07 p.m. ET
Nike produced a 6-minute ode to soccer lovers featuring past soccer legends, current stars and other non-soccer celebrities. And fans are now wondering what is it about?
Here’s what to know:
What is ‘Rip the Script’?
“Rip the Script” is a heartfelt short film and a “rallying cry for football lovers everywhere to ditch the playbook and embrace attacking, creative, instinctive and joyful football,” Nike stated.
The short film, that also serves as advertisement for Nike Football products, features French soccer player Kylian Mbappé, refusing to follow a script for a soccer ad. He is then joined by other soccer stars who go off-script a wreak havoc through a recording studio as they run around with a soccer ball.
As Nike put it, the short film intends to serve “as a reminder that the game is at its best when players trust their gut.”
Who are the celebrities in ‘Rip the Script’?
“Rip the Script” features current soccer stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Vini Jr. It also features retired football legends such as Eric Cantona, Ronaldinho, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Didier Drogba and Jorge Campos.
The video also has cameos from celebrities like Kim Kardashian, LeBron James, Travis Scott, Ted Lasso, Kate Scott, Channing Tatum, Young Miko and LISA.
Where to watch ‘Rip the Script’?
The short film can be watched on Nike’s official YouTube channel.
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