Group G is the main headliner today, and also a showing of the underdogs of the top heavy Group F. While the only group F match resulted in no goals, the other two games tallied at 7. Both matches proved to be very entertaining as there was no shortage of …
Read More »World Cup Boot Recap Day 4 – What Did We Do Before Goal Line Technology?
Can you believe we are already through 4 game days of World Cup action already? It is officially going too fast, probably because of the goal fest we have been treated to. Already there have been a whopping 37 goals scored in 11 games, for an average of 3.3 per game. …
Read More »World Cup Boot Recap Day 3 – Costa Rica Superflies to Upset
Here we are, three days complete, and only three heart attacks for those trying to correctly predict every scoreline. The main storyline of the day saw the under appreciated Costa Rican “los ticos” take out a Suarez-less Uruguayan squad. The Lotto sponsored squad pulled off what is surely the shock …
Read More »World Cup Boot Recap Day 2 – Smaller Brands Take The Stage
Wow, what a day! We have officially concluded Day 2 of the biggest tournament in the World, and boy has it been a good one so far. Three games were played on what seemed to be a rainy day in Brazil, and many boots were on show. In fact, it …
Read More »World Cup Boot Recap Day 1 – Hypervenom Steals the Show
Good evening (unless you’re reading this Monday morning, in which case, Good Morning put the kettle on would ya) and welcome to the first edition of the World Cup Boot Recap. Your one stop shop for the skinny on what boot is making a splash at in the humid climes …
Read More »The Linesmen – World Cup Lead Up
So Yesterday was the first day of the World Cup and the Croatia Brazil match up was quite a good way to kick it off. There were lots of twists and turns to the match, but here we will be looking at the twists and turns that took place leading …
Read More »Team SC101 Handicaps the World Cup: Favourites, Surprises, and Flops
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last, oh, let’s conservatively say 7 years, you’d know that the 2014 World Cup in upon us. If you have been living under a rock please get to me in the comments and let me know what it’s like, I’ve often …
Read More »Warrior Release Full 2014/15 Porto Kit Line
At the end of May, US sportwear firm Warrior announced that they had linked up with Portugal’s most famous club FC Porto, in a deal which saw them sign on to produce the kits and training wear for the Portuguese giants. When they did so they teased a few images …
Read More »Adidas release the Official World Cup Final Ball
The Brazuca World Cup ball has been one of the most tested balls over the past few months. It has traveled the world in the Adidas Brazucam series and has been utilized in competitions such as the FIFA Club World Cup, Copa del Rey, MLS, DFB Pokal as well as numerous …
Read More »World Cup Boot Colorways – Q&A
When Adidas officially unveiled the Battle Pack colorways that their players would wear in Brazil, the response was a bit more negative than they anticipated. And I can also say that the Puma Tricks vibrant blue and pink also drew mixed reviews. So perhaps there are better colorways that should …
Read More »Real Madrid Away Kit Goes Pink – Wear It Or Fear It
One thing is for sure, Real Madrid are going to be pretty easy to spot when they travel to play away games. In a move that will have the European Champions showing a “No Fear” attitude, a vibrant Pink will be the primary color of their 2014/15 Away Kit. I’m …
Read More »Nike Mercurial FlyLite Shin Guards – Revolutionary Speed
This summer, Nike launches its first shin guard built specifically for speed that will be worn by players at the World Cup this summer in Brazil – the Mercurial FlyLite. Players such as Neymar recognize the need for a guard and want that protection, but they tell us they want …
Read More »Aviata Release the Stretta Light Bright Blackout Gloves
Our friends over at the USA based Goalkeeper specialist Aviata today launch their latest color update in the popular Light Bright series, with this new version coming in a stand out Fluo-Vibe Pink/Light Bright Fluo Yellow/Cool Bright Blue/Black. Aviata has produced some extremely vibrant gloves in recent time, but these have …
Read More »FC Porto Link Up With Warrior
Since jumping into the soccer market US company Warrior has been focusing on producing high quality boots and attracting some high quality clubs to wear their kits. Today marks another high point for the Michigan based company, as it was announced that starting this coming season Warrior will be providing the …
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