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Making an Icon: How the Nike Mercurial Became Football’s Wonder Boot!

Icons are made in moments — the bigger and more magical, the better. Without a moment to confirm their greatness, a footballer is just another professional plying a trade, and a boot is just a component affixed to their foot. The truly iconic is cemented when a player and his …

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PUMA Football hit new Levels in London with the launch of the PUMA Future 18.1!

On January 30 night in the heart of London, the PUMA Future Vault played host to a 500-strong crowd of football loving teens, social media icons and industry guests in a highly immersive underground bunker experience, designed for maximum expression at the meeting point of football and culture. The opportunity …

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Nike Mercurial Highlights: From Fast to Faster!

In 1996, Nike partnered with the world’s most decorated international side, the Brasilian National Team, and began its mission to create a boot worthy of their caliber of play. Ronaldo, the squad’s young striker, was chosen as the muse. On the pitch, he was patient — stalking and waiting for …

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2018 FIFA World Cup tickets: impressive figures mark the closing of the current sales window!

4,905,169 tickets had been requested by fans from all over the world before the random selection draw sales period concluded at 12:00 Moscow time today. Since December 5, 2017, supporters have had a great opportunity to apply for tickets exclusively at FIFA.com/tickets, and anticipation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup …

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FIFA Global Transfer Market Report: a new dimension in transfer spending after USD 6.37 billion spent in 2017!

The new edition of FIFA’s Global Transfer Market Report offers an overview of global international transfer activity at professional football clubs around the world throughout 2017. Last year saw more record-breaking football transfer statistics: – Spending reached a new high of USD 6.37 billion, 32.7% more than in 2016 – …

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Chaleira Pro: UMBRO’s new futsal shoe for players who take their game seriously!

More Touches, More Precision, More Intensity, More Skill, More Flair, More Shots, More Goals… More Game! That’s what the new Chaleira Pro futsal shoe is all about. It’s a dedicated futsal shoe for players who take their game seriously – whether they’re a pro kicking off in the European Championships …

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The Nike 10R City Collection Celebrates Ronaldinho’s Brilliant Career!

Over his 20-year career, Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho played for some of the world’s biggest clubs, securing silver for each, and delivered glory to his home nation. His dazzling play — characterised by technical wizardry and otherworldly creativity — is remembered through thrilling runs and mind-bending free kicks. And his famous …

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2018 FIFA World Cup: over four million tickets requested, sales window closes on Wednesday!

With the random selection draw ticket sales period of the 2018 FIFA World Cup set to draw to a close in just six days’ time, interest in FIFA’s flagship tournament shows no sign of letting up. 4,021,211 tickets have been requested since the start of the current sales period on …

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