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Even Messi Dines Alone

Here is video of Lionel Messi waiting for an interview the day after he won the FIFA World Player of the Year.


And here's said interview.

The New World Cup Ball

The new FIFA World Cup ball, Jabulani, hits the store shelves tomorrow. I'm impressed by the level of detail that they put into the graphics. But I'm more interested in which goalkeeper will be the first one to complain about it. Hey Mr. Goalkeeper Man, we want lots of goals!

Adidas: Unite Mzansi Unite!

From Football Shirt Culture:

Unite Mzansi Unite (UMU) is a campaign created by adidas to celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The project aims to inspire all South Africans to unite in celebration behind the 2010 FIFA World Cup

For this campaign, adidas has created a giant yellow jersey a replica of the official Bafana-Bafana jersey. It is truly giant measuring 60m x 48m. The jersey has just started its amazing 7 month journey through the entire South Africa. It is a platform for all South Africans to unite and show their support by signing their name on the jersey. A custom made truck is transporting this giant yellow jersey through all 9 provinces of the country. This campaign wants to unify South Africa by giving as many South Africans possible the opportunity to make their mark, show their support and celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup as one. nike puma umbro

Its time for South Africa to come together, to show our support and passion.
Its about showing the world who we are.
The passion of our people.
The warmth of our culture.
The spirit of our nation.

Unite Mzansi Unite!

Jordan vs Bird: The Soccer Edition

For those of you who remember the old McDonald's commercial starring Michael Jordan and Larry Bird, we have Adidas giving this generation the soccer version.

Argentina National Team Jersey

A behind the scenes look at the new Argentina National Team Jersey. Why would you ever buy a new Argentina jersey? They always look the same. Maybe Adidas could make the blue metallic and the white glow in the dark, now that would be cool.

The New German Jersey

Adidas dropped new kits for the 2010 World Cup the other day and Football Shirt Culture has great pics of the German jersey. Below is a video to preview the new kit.

To me, it looks like the advertising guys were big fans of the GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra movie. I mean, Michael Ballack turned into Stormshadow.

FIFA 10 + Adidas = The General

The 3rd player announced is Xavi.

FIFA 10 + Adidas = Lionheart

We showed you the ad with Schweinsteiger, now EA and Adidas have dropped the 2nd player in the series, Frank Lampard.

Adidas Predator X Launch

We told you last week that these shoes would be dropping today. I also think that Zidane could still play...MLS maybe?

The New Adidas Predator

Adidas will drop the first official pics of their new Predator X boot on October 26th. Until then, you have this:

UPDATE: Our boys over at The Original Winger have advance pics of the boot.

Kaka: The Maestro

FIFA 10 + Adidas

I think it's pretty cool that EA and adidas have joined marketing forces. I'm also a big fan of Schweinsteiger, he's like the German Beckham.

Adidas F50i - Messi

This version is cooler than the 30 second commercial I've seen on TV.

The MLS All Star Game (Everton's away and Fredy's Boots)

Don't forget to watch tonight's MLS All Star game at 9:30 ET/6:30 PT on ESPN2/ESPN360 from Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy Utah. The MLS All Stars will be facing off against U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard and the rest of his Everton squad. A few MLS players will be wearing their own personalized boots for the occasion, including the shoe shown below belonging to a certain Fredy Montero. You can now personalize your own boots at Mi Adidas. I could see White Kix breaking the bank for Stuart Holden's new kicks. Nike has been doing this for years so it's nice to see Adidas catching up

I'm also interested in seeing if Everton wears their new away kits. They probably won't be, but now is as good as time as any to drop these pics I've been sitting on of the clubs new softer away image. Seriously? I can imagine wearing pink while defending your home grounds... but wearing pink away trying to steal points? I can hear the taunts now.