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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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Harry Kane Joins the 100 Goal Club of the Premier League!

Harry Kane, Tottenham Hotspur’s and England’s 24 year-old attacking phenomenon, has joined an elite group of players by recording his 100th Premier League goal — all of which were scored in the Nike Hypervenom. The 100 Premier League goal milestone is the latest achievement from the east London-born Kane, whose …

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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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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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The Nike Mercurial Puro Fenomeno Pays Homage to Ronaldo and Neymar Jr!

Brazilian icon, Ronaldo, also known as “O Fenômeno,” debuted the first Nike Mercurial almost twenty years ago. The boots, unlike anything that had come before them, “changed the game in football,” he says Ronaldo. “I was part of the development of Mercurial since its beginning and that boot was at …

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Sergio Ramos: Corazón y Sangre by Nike!

A masterful defender with a knack for clutch goals, Sergio Ramos reigns among football’s elite. In recognition of his many achievements, Ramos joins the likes of Ronaldinho, Totti and Pirlo in receiving his own player-edition Tiempo boots. Dubbed “Corazón y Sangre”, (heart and blood), the boots pay homage to the …

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Nike Quinto Triunfo Boots!

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again been recognised as the best player in the game with the Ballon d’Or 2017. In celebration of his continued achievements, Nike has presented him with special Mercurial Superfly CR7 Quinto Triunfo boots. As with his previous award-themed boots, gold is prominently featured. Unlike previous boots, …

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Nike honours Cristiano Ronaldo with special boots!

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again been acknowledged as the world’s best footballer and Nike is honoring his achievement with special edition boots, Mercurial CR7 Melhor (Portuguese for “best”). The boots build upon Ronaldo’s Chapter 5 collection with premium touches. The pure platinum finish on the CR7 logo and chrome finish …

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Nike – The Conversation ft. Cristiano Ronaldo & Rio Ferdinand!

Last week, Cristiano Ronaldo invited former teammate Rio Ferdinand to his home in Madrid. There, the two discussed Ronaldo’s career since moving to Madrid and the significance of the latest CR7-badged Nike Mercurial release, The Chapter 5: Cut to Brilliance boots. The result of the meeting is a short film, The Conversation, which …

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