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adidas today launched Krasava, the Official Match Ball for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, where the six continental champions, including Mexico and Russia, as well as World Champions Germany will battle it out a year before the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off. The pattern on the ball …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo named top of the Goal 50 list as Lionel Messi drops to fourth!
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has capped off a stellar 2016 by being named the world’s best footballer in Goal.com’s annual survey of the best players on the planet. Ronaldo’s impressive 12 months see him finishing ahead of Barcelona striker Luis Suarez and Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann. …
Read More »FIFA: Give the red card to violence against women and children!
The FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea will not only showcase the best young female footballers in the world, it will provide a crucial platform for an awareness campaign focused on ending violence towards women and children. The #ENDviolence campaign, part of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World …
Read More »Joma rated third most important brand in world football!
Spanish sports brand Joma has been rated as the third most important brand in world football with 26 professional clubs wearing the distinctive logo in the top 20 leagues. The study has been compiled by Brazilian agency Jambo Sport Business and has been based across the 2016/17 season, covering 368 …
Read More »Nike & Cristiano Ronaldo Extend Long-Term Relationship!
In 2003, a young Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Nike. In the years since, he has worn more than 60 different Nike Mercurial boots, scoring goals, breaking records, and amassing trophies along the way. The successful partnership between Nike and Ronaldo will continue well into the future with a new, long-term …
Read More »Two-time winner Júlio Baptista to take part in 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup draw!
The Official Draw for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 will feature a very special guest, whose footballing career has intertwined with the tournament. Júlio Baptista will be on stage in the Russian city of Kazan on November 26, when the Brazilian attacking midfielder will be reunited with the trophy that …
Read More »UMBRO launch UX-Accuro Pro HG Football Boots in Purple Cactus!
Deadly Comfort unleashed! UMBRO’s new UX-Accuro Pro HG Football Boots in a purple cactus colourway takes comfort to the next level with a host of features designed to add a deadly edge to your game. With a brand new ‘pro-stance’ outsole designed to give you balance and stability, the UX-Accuro …
Read More »Nike Mercurial Superfly Heritage iD launched!
To celebrate the launch of the CR7 Chapter 3: Discovery, Nike Football has also introduced the new Nike Mercurial Superfly Heritage iD, a modern take on the silver, white, black colorway Mercurial Vapor 1 boots Cristiano wore in 2003. The boot has a striking volt design on the heel links …
Read More »UMBRO launch Velocita 2 Pro HG Football Boots in Lime Green!
The UMBRO made Velocita 2 Pro HG Football Boots got a fresh look for 2016, with a re-engineered external framework helping to reduce pressure and improve grip. Now a new colourway in lime green and purple cactus has been launched. Following a rigorous development and testing programme, the Velocita has …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo – CR7 Chapter 3: Discovery!
On August 6, 2003, at the age of 18, Cristiano Ronaldo played for his Lisbon club, Sporting Clube de Portugal, for the last time, as the opposing squad (Manchester United) he faced that day was determined not to leave town without him. His career – and arguably football – would …
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