NIKE FOOTBALL RELEASES NIKE PREMIER BOOTS IN BRASIL, ENGLAND AND FRANCE EDITIONS

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">New boots celebrate the greatest achievements of three of international football's most famous nations.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD1CyLyE7dUrlRLRsaoGDOjP87R3aJ6P9lAv-lXar4znWJXJQODVMUCNp5DStbR3X3DVpv0n5bomDHqE0LnrCELCeMg0ISp9N_3f5qWC6F7yihvB6APDbany6BVpLKOMHto6QOyAGF4c/s1600/43127_223011_Global_Football_Group_Star_LR_detail.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrD1CyLyE7dUrlRLRsaoGDOjP87R3aJ6P9lAv-lXar4znWJXJQODVMUCNp5DStbR3X3DVpv0n5bomDHqE0LnrCELCeMg0ISp9N_3f5qWC6F7yihvB6APDbany6BVpLKOMHto6QOyAGF4c/s640/43127_223011_Global_Football_Group_Star_LR_detail.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Earlier this year <a href="http://www.nike.com/" target="_blank">Nike </a>launched the <a href="http://prosoccersa.blogspot.com/2013/06/nike-premier-modern-performance-take-on.html" target="_blank">Nike Premier</a>, a modern performance take on classic football boot design. The launch color was a defining black and white combination. For the latest incarnation of this timeless boot, Nike has created a limited edition run that celebrates three nations who have achieved glory on football's greatest stage: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_national_football_team" target="_blank">Brasil</a>, <a href="http://www.thefa.com/" target="_blank">England </a>and <a href="http://www.francefootball.fr/" target="_blank">France</a>.  </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz364pSwI8g_oa-7-Le70s_l5kEcVGg35irshj6CsfEYCPAZAaF3DQarIz8RMtbFYAeIUSyKNSDwwtDcDbGg5oXA_XZX9D9AJPqsgNJO8LZsmzBWZMOQfMUBym2NemijvNBW-RQV-SA_g/s1600/43127_223011_Global_Football_PremierFG_Base_LR_detail.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz364pSwI8g_oa-7-Le70s_l5kEcVGg35irshj6CsfEYCPAZAaF3DQarIz8RMtbFYAeIUSyKNSDwwtDcDbGg5oXA_XZX9D9AJPqsgNJO8LZsmzBWZMOQfMUBym2NemijvNBW-RQV-SA_g/s640/43127_223011_Global_Football_PremierFG_Base_LR_detail.jpeg" width="594" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Nike Premier Brasil Edition comes in a stand-out Tour Yellow and White color combination. France is represented by a vivid Treasure Blue and White whilst the England design comes in Crimson and White. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHdXMymcAiXshggw2VzTKRo0RBdoMLAA1jLCiLg3FbedQG6Mdb0BplCSvjxvN7l73yA_Mn8zBJ5Z7loaUoil50mHjJa8XLYwJLwm-NbOpG23b9fYe4UQ7QhEvKPLfTaefm5iDTU5ziBs/s1600/Global_Football_BLU_PremierFG_detail.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHdXMymcAiXshggw2VzTKRo0RBdoMLAA1jLCiLg3FbedQG6Mdb0BplCSvjxvN7l73yA_Mn8zBJ5Z7loaUoil50mHjJa8XLYwJLwm-NbOpG23b9fYe4UQ7QhEvKPLfTaefm5iDTU5ziBs/s640/Global_Football_BLU_PremierFG_detail.jpeg" width="596" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Each boot features a predominantly one color upper with the stud-tips matching that color on a white-based sole plate. The sock liner features a graphic referencing the year(s) the respective country was crowned champions.  </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDvRZm3ABrolQP_4UxTAnBowbq25xPtCLonBXLSYn8dT92ROF9HLmZu3Ze0pJhPIp-b359KQ7jCmoeHyTXy3OvjyLYYfnLti3BD3poi4ojlSZTlRyiNNrLogfl9lVTLloNyiNL0bCUwY/s1600/43127_223011_Global_Football_Red_PremierFG_Base_LR_detail.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDvRZm3ABrolQP_4UxTAnBowbq25xPtCLonBXLSYn8dT92ROF9HLmZu3Ze0pJhPIp-b359KQ7jCmoeHyTXy3OvjyLYYfnLti3BD3poi4ojlSZTlRyiNNrLogfl9lVTLloNyiNL0bCUwY/s640/43127_223011_Global_Football_Red_PremierFG_Base_LR_detail.jpeg" width="594" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The premium leather used for the upper sets the benchmark for softness and feel for leather-based boots while the transitional flex in the sole plate provides a firm mid foot combined with a flexible and responsive forefoot. </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0H1aF1EDjl4kyAWGY-VGemfKLvREtpgKS2G8oM0XF92C7Aje6d37DTE_6JndDBhQDjM_YUTe1kzMPcMwbYbzoolV4uHTeuqq-M-lIV1A1Y_m9BHP4QVSlppL8u3HKTpxTU5xPqxJhYAY/s1600/43127_223011_Global_Football_Group_Star_Premier_base_LR_detail.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0H1aF1EDjl4kyAWGY-VGemfKLvREtpgKS2G8oM0XF92C7Aje6d37DTE_6JndDBhQDjM_YUTe1kzMPcMwbYbzoolV4uHTeuqq-M-lIV1A1Y_m9BHP4QVSlppL8u3HKTpxTU5xPqxJhYAY/s640/43127_223011_Global_Football_Group_Star_Premier_base_LR_detail.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The sole plate design provides excellent traction on a variety of surfaces. The boot also uses Nike's most anatomical last to-date, as seen on the Nike <a href="https://prosoccer.co.za/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=82_88_91&product_id=806" target="_blank">Hypervenom</a>, which helps place the foot closer to the ball and ground for greater foot-to-ball feel and touch. </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Nike Premier Brasil, England and France Editions are available at <a href="http://nike.com/">Nike.com</a> and soon on <a href="http://www.prosoccer.co.za/">www.prosoccer.co.za</a>.  </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span>- Remember to like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prosoccersa" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</span></span></span><br />

NIKE FOOTBALL RELEASES NIKE PREMIER BOOTS IN BRASIL, ENGLAND AND FRANCE EDITIONS

New boots celebrate the greatest achievements of three of international football's most famous nations.   Earlier this year Nike launche...

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Nike Unveils 2014 France Kit

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After the final whistle at an ecstatic Stade de France, members of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_national_football_team" target="_blank">French National Team</a> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franck_Rib%C3%A9ry" target="_blank">Franck Ribery</a>, <a href="http://www.transfermarkt.com/en/blaise-matuidi/profil/spieler_33923.html" target="_blank">Blaise Matuidi</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yohan_Cabaye" target="_blank">Yohan Cabaye</a> and <a href="http://www.transfermarkt.com/en/raphal-varane/profil/spieler_164770.html" target="_blank">Raphael Varane</a> - unveiled the new <a href="https://prosoccer.co.za/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_64_80&product_id=861" target="_blank">French National Team home kit</a> to be worn in Brasil next year. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgiEaGJD4V0AysHoLXshEzKbSFyHE4OQn6l93Eb6l3KI6VuVwYnIHANmNWRqJmD-ndacoMCPYZmYVBMFcTCjADzFtqLgLOuJqwyqxQFTKygIqR1xE6pTw6lAN4ODyNtlxo9TXKzXEPm4/s1600/france-world-cup-2014-home-jersey-a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtgiEaGJD4V0AysHoLXshEzKbSFyHE4OQn6l93Eb6l3KI6VuVwYnIHANmNWRqJmD-ndacoMCPYZmYVBMFcTCjADzFtqLgLOuJqwyqxQFTKygIqR1xE6pTw6lAN4ODyNtlxo9TXKzXEPm4/s640/france-world-cup-2014-home-jersey-a.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Combining the best in performance innovation with insightful design details, the new French kit captures the innate style and national pride of France with a sophisticated look. </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWQw0ndKcdgXjGW-QGfFPXFMQSXWLZC9vAqO-HHwdZfXBcqsuoQcIKzuZa1H_YaXDPuHrn725PHKa3ImJ6Pv3mI6KG7NTLUlZmtaKQ3eQWE_IqRjfma6VPge6eBX_cuTKfCIFkLqXS_w/s1600/france-world-cup-2014-home-jersey-b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWQw0ndKcdgXjGW-QGfFPXFMQSXWLZC9vAqO-HHwdZfXBcqsuoQcIKzuZa1H_YaXDPuHrn725PHKa3ImJ6Pv3mI6KG7NTLUlZmtaKQ3eQWE_IqRjfma6VPge6eBX_cuTKfCIFkLqXS_w/s1600/france-world-cup-2014-home-jersey-b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Dh7hm4LWukJU2ROM171l6VZjpJj5LCeXSWJ9Wr2WbdPIWF1IT4aJO3CulNmmn1_7SOZ4d1Gkwxg2_9qZW02nAwCTMeUdVAypd4211SSqkyLa9aBJ87xyDK7B7T9WNBTCOwskEVwO3yc/s1600/france-world-cup-2014-home-jersey-a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">  The crest features a new design inspired by the 1958 crest and reflects players’ feedback of wanting to “feel the history of our country”.  </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0y1ewhbhf4TubMGwq7DrQSiTCAb-leoEzYAFgpiXq9lDpw550jPM6LRcdwzqDlZcXnraUzeJFeD-Md9P28-ZxCbloBDdQ9NeaqGpzfNyIhQoGefiFoGfYe3p5D2ca6rO7vwT4QH736u8/s1600/france-world-cup-2014-home-jersey-c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0y1ewhbhf4TubMGwq7DrQSiTCAb-leoEzYAFgpiXq9lDpw550jPM6LRcdwzqDlZcXnraUzeJFeD-Md9P28-ZxCbloBDdQ9NeaqGpzfNyIhQoGefiFoGfYe3p5D2ca6rO7vwT4QH736u8/s1600/france-world-cup-2014-home-jersey-c.jpg" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The cockerel-design has been enlarged, freed from its badge and given the space to again become the ultimate symbol of French national pride.  </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2GnF0n_UG8Qm6kASjdFN7-lILrbs0ppNq9OooGsTScgp7ZoZPKogglgGZCRYvIuOTrDTzWoos-SRCtnUjZL1wxbmZ45fDyH7lHY_bTjMV7f8U6EzT3_4G0BGcPpkNsojwOGaWDlJYK0/s1600/france-world-cup-2014-home-jersey-e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="457" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2GnF0n_UG8Qm6kASjdFN7-lILrbs0ppNq9OooGsTScgp7ZoZPKogglgGZCRYvIuOTrDTzWoos-SRCtnUjZL1wxbmZ45fDyH7lHY_bTjMV7f8U6EzT3_4G0BGcPpkNsojwOGaWDlJYK0/s640/france-world-cup-2014-home-jersey-e.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's also beautifully embroidered just above the heart and on the bottom of each player’s number, and a flag is placed on the inside of the neck on each kit.  </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Get the new French FFF World Cup 2014 Jersey online now at <a href="https://prosoccer.co.za/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_64_80&product_id=861" target="_blank">www.prosoccer.co.za</a> - Remember to like us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/prosoccersa" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>

Nike Unveils 2014 France Kit

After the final whistle at an ecstatic Stade de France, members of the French National Team - Franck Ribery , Blaise Matuidi , Yohan Cabay...

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive speed celebrated through Nike’s New CR7 Boot and Collection

<div class="span8"><div class="post-desktop"><div class="postContent "><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibss8ft_Aq5UsgW8Py-cT__VAUp58qHPGFQ5RQjq6caWaeyGaMpy6XUIobLQty3TvMhRCvNjznRGeak01GyWTBUgcZ9SeFlfOctOeUx82LfnNRI-Hpik9wdE-mOK9tl-PK2vGWtRQE16c/s1600/nike-cr7-mercurial-ix-soccer-boot-b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibss8ft_Aq5UsgW8Py-cT__VAUp58qHPGFQ5RQjq6caWaeyGaMpy6XUIobLQty3TvMhRCvNjznRGeak01GyWTBUgcZ9SeFlfOctOeUx82LfnNRI-Hpik9wdE-mOK9tl-PK2vGWtRQE16c/s640/nike-cr7-mercurial-ix-soccer-boot-b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nike’s latest version of the Mercurial boot celebrates the super-charged speed and on-pitch dominance of one of the world’s greatest players, Cristiano Ronaldo.  Featuring a ‘supernova’ print, the Nike Mercurial IX CR7 Boot and 2013 CR7 Collection take inspiration from the Portuguese star's unique style of play.</span></span><br /><blockquote><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"We were watching a game, and after Cristiano scored yet another amazing free-kick the commentator posed the question 'Is Ronaldo from this planet?!'” remembers Denis Dekovic, Nike Footwear Design Director. “When we got back to the design studio we got to thinking about CR7’s style and how similar it was to the definition of a supernova - a celestial body that radiates energy - and that was it, we had our inspiration."</span></span></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDv5qjKJX_iv84Mp8eaVrfB5bsBcLTXT-_mP6-ICTXrB7XPVbiDd51va-52TRvRzNUxK0CWlHEb90t-nYOWhZQ9FECnwyjibYLZf-Bvo1WP6XkKirb2HCGhcS8P4nIIG3_PXSKIWrhFVs/s1600/nike-cr7-mercurial-ix-soccer-boot-c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDv5qjKJX_iv84Mp8eaVrfB5bsBcLTXT-_mP6-ICTXrB7XPVbiDd51va-52TRvRzNUxK0CWlHEb90t-nYOWhZQ9FECnwyjibYLZf-Bvo1WP6XkKirb2HCGhcS8P4nIIG3_PXSKIWrhFVs/s640/nike-cr7-mercurial-ix-soccer-boot-c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">"The concept of a star that burns brighter than others reflects Cristiano's style, speed and the idea that as a player he plays without limits, much like the outer reaches of the galaxy. What Cristiano is able to achieve on the field is something that we felt was limitless. So we took that direction and focused on creating a highly luxurious finish fused with modern print and color choices," added Dekovic.</span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiySZIvJP5YvhIW4eRNOb9XaebSRM3XdMUG2hfijogP_I9YSdJj1ICuQjYhHT2H9-LhWXqRJPiZ0spG3cqSEYqTYBYe4HiSoogxXU3N_FSzoyHO7Zf7pbs2Y8aDLf5Yif8Rctdtn9kCvg/s1600/nike-cr7-mercurial-ix-soccer-boot-d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiySZIvJP5YvhIW4eRNOb9XaebSRM3XdMUG2hfijogP_I9YSdJj1ICuQjYhHT2H9-LhWXqRJPiZ0spG3cqSEYqTYBYe4HiSoogxXU3N_FSzoyHO7Zf7pbs2Y8aDLf5Yif8Rctdtn9kCvg/s640/nike-cr7-mercurial-ix-soccer-boot-d.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Mercurial IX boot features an all-over digital print of the Star Vela Supernova and includes a seven star path print, paying homage to Cristiano's shirt number. The supernova print is juxtaposed with a chrome swoosh flecked with silver fleck and a Blue Glow outline. </span></span><br /><blockquote><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“It’s great to collaborate with Nike. It gives me added confidence to know that they take my thoughts to create the best boot for me,” said Cristiano Ronaldo.  “In addition to the way the boots perform, it’s also cool when we create something that represents my personality and style of play.  It's a very special relationship." </span></span></blockquote><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since its original launch over 10 years ago, the Mercurial has always stood out. Bold and exciting, the boot’s innovative lightweight design and striking color designs ensure players are always noticed while performing at their best.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTYHzS6Q5tDxmlwLov9Ohjc1pSXjqmDfAIH7PaUDfBNRR25uYzadUvjPJGs4_JH1mQcGs-beEs9rlnCNZ17_z5d80X0CzvhfTtjldTsxBWg2wxmRsLrwVrFiUdtlloQDGSW9BNOJC-3OQ/s1600/nike-cr7-mercurial-ix-soccer-boot-e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTYHzS6Q5tDxmlwLov9Ohjc1pSXjqmDfAIH7PaUDfBNRR25uYzadUvjPJGs4_JH1mQcGs-beEs9rlnCNZ17_z5d80X0CzvhfTtjldTsxBWg2wxmRsLrwVrFiUdtlloQDGSW9BNOJC-3OQ/s640/nike-cr7-mercurial-ix-soccer-boot-e.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In today’s highly technical and fast game, straight line speed and the ability to simply pass a player is only part of an athlete's skill set. Combining performance innovation and a heritage of lightweight speed boots, the Nike Mercurial IX takes this legacy to the next level for players who rely on tight cuts and turns combined with bursts of explosive speed to beat the opposition. </span></span><br /><blockquote><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"That commentator was right, Cristiano is 'out of this world' and this boot pays homage to that," said Dekovic.    </span></span></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgdUX2pSlOS8KxEqHUzmRPzBxK8rPaa0OlsKKCqmZcU6oMNzYvkeYI7a5eHHZpkeXIG74hV4mGeEjFJi-KI8dPbds2nH5AnJGDwWSkGWitVJECJ0PFM21Q0VNL8v-ncnNXpPSVuKNg_M/s1600/nike-cr7-mercurial-ix-soccer-boot-f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgdUX2pSlOS8KxEqHUzmRPzBxK8rPaa0OlsKKCqmZcU6oMNzYvkeYI7a5eHHZpkeXIG74hV4mGeEjFJi-KI8dPbds2nH5AnJGDwWSkGWitVJECJ0PFM21Q0VNL8v-ncnNXpPSVuKNg_M/s640/nike-cr7-mercurial-ix-soccer-boot-f.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">CR7 Collection</span></span></h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">From on-pitch dominance to off-pitch cool, Nike Sportswear releases a collection of sport classics inspired by the legendary style of one of the world’s greatest athletes. Created for the player who knows no limits and demands the ultimate in craft and performance both on and off the pitch, the CR7 Collection serves the complete lifestyle of the athlete. Using a performance approach to lifestyle design, the CR7 Collection offers functional utility, comfort, and protection from the elements without sacrificing style. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Inspired by Cristiano’s superstar status, a range of jackets including the butter soft CR7 Leather Track Jacket, precipitation ready CR7 Saturday Jacket, CR7 Reversible Jacket, and two CR7 Tee’s allow athletes to move effortlessly between the worlds of sport and style regardless of the weather.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/103411950183832989613/posts/2xaCoNPpuXc" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEthgJ6Esj6wArK4q4Zzhyphenhyphen2jlyRwfLK77LWDbY3clJriA-v5BPuSXzcNJU0qxznfVFJjURuzbVXAlhGnVRgZH5_TFqmFxooj0tp0dslKxipD7O3TPPMfZuEw1hesabXaxrmypgk0rlleo/s1600/view_gallery_icon.gif" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Available soon on <a href="http://www.prosoccer.co.za/">www.prosoccer.co.za</a></span></span><br /></div></div></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span>

Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive speed celebrated through Nike’s New CR7 Boot and Collection

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Nike Unveils Barcelona 3rd Kit For 2013/14 Season

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This season FC Barcelona will play in a new third kit – a powerful black jersey highlighted with yellow accents that embodies the style and craft of the La Liga BBVA title holders. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwnz_JA_H-BGZwyPVReIa94kuaty5wuIYRhkoWisanjgqHee3uqP3VH4DXFwAe9LgRFhxedMkHZV-54lCloXhBgPH3_NfW6Z1ZFIvEtXGmukmghXRKynOBqJRA-5xanxS3pM7ocMuOOR0/s640/fc-barcelona-3rd-kit-1.jpg" width="640" /></span></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The shirt is predominately black with vibrant yellow side stripes and a modern sport crew neck. Inside both the collar and the sleeves, fans will find a subtle nod to the history and culture of the club with red and vibrant yellow stripes of the Senyera –the Catalan flag.  </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEgDSW3VooIvfDZBNMM4gCerhsxy4nLCu8rYLgsXUeCsGPK_Szm2S32PmLnRYA0xzljqoTx5BWVWpBaNhwv3ol-UelmNrYEXP_XUXujvd92p7nkMU-_JAqH_DocxTEUESLvjXPW_EFyo/s1600/fc-barcelona-3rd-kit-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEgDSW3VooIvfDZBNMM4gCerhsxy4nLCu8rYLgsXUeCsGPK_Szm2S32PmLnRYA0xzljqoTx5BWVWpBaNhwv3ol-UelmNrYEXP_XUXujvd92p7nkMU-_JAqH_DocxTEUESLvjXPW_EFyo/s640/fc-barcelona-3rd-kit-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xi1Om0tTWH4ZMyy1SkFoYk1iqX9RL7Wm5diNq1oQ-ch3Sc4d41h3LFyzkZzm2IyWwGqW-USB3zeHesiI7DVhq3oGIWT5o910zGuLawP0QkgQjkkUhWtJe59RRL4buaYTber-U1RYiSc/s1600/fc-barcelona-3rd-kit-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xi1Om0tTWH4ZMyy1SkFoYk1iqX9RL7Wm5diNq1oQ-ch3Sc4d41h3LFyzkZzm2IyWwGqW-USB3zeHesiI7DVhq3oGIWT5o910zGuLawP0QkgQjkkUhWtJe59RRL4buaYTber-U1RYiSc/s640/fc-barcelona-3rd-kit-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>

Nike Unveils Barcelona 3rd Kit For 2013/14 Season

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Nike and Manchester City Reveal Away Kit for Upcoming Season

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQyrdjsl4JpAW5JYybUigRzv1h9aKRD182Q7ARU15ht9ifeAH4SMTUJIGLhA4LWpIX2mltO731TtnAD92FJ5DEJH5jFz4YXGLxoLtW99gBPmoqUUvuxYgkuxSK2AIv6FWO71EeSEKNgTc/s1600/SuFa13_FB_WE_ClubKit_ManCity_Away_Milner_RGB_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQyrdjsl4JpAW5JYybUigRzv1h9aKRD182Q7ARU15ht9ifeAH4SMTUJIGLhA4LWpIX2mltO731TtnAD92FJ5DEJH5jFz4YXGLxoLtW99gBPmoqUUvuxYgkuxSK2AIv6FWO71EeSEKNgTc/s640/SuFa13_FB_WE_ClubKit_ManCity_Away_Milner_RGB_detail.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For the 2013-14 season <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_city" target="_blank">Manchester City</a> will play in a new Nike-designed away kit that honors the club's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_city#History" target="_blank">history </a>and founding fathers. The club unveiled the kit today in Hong Kong as part of its pre-season tour.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpaczP30uzfiMEdNwCZCUio3WhJBIH4Ppu_twEcwN9EvoxFbSd4qBtzh_kr0CDxsg1LP0bM_CnZLqOFOa2yw074e6OY2iwjRDM2Fq5_aCa-p-fHB6-AyPec2f-tCgbQ0XmO6IHoUHhw04/s1600/Fa13_Su13_FB_Stadium_Manchester_City_Away_Crest_C_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpaczP30uzfiMEdNwCZCUio3WhJBIH4Ppu_twEcwN9EvoxFbSd4qBtzh_kr0CDxsg1LP0bM_CnZLqOFOa2yw074e6OY2iwjRDM2Fq5_aCa-p-fHB6-AyPec2f-tCgbQ0XmO6IHoUHhw04/s640/Fa13_Su13_FB_Stadium_Manchester_City_Away_Crest_C_detail.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></span><br /> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">City was founded as <a href="http://www.mcfc.com/The-Club/City-in-the-Community" target="_blank">St Mark’s</a> in 1880 before becoming <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorton" target="_blank">Gorton </a>AFC in 1884, and then <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1892%E2%80%9393_Ardwick_A.F.C._season" target="_blank">Ardwick </a>AFC between 1887 and 1894. <span style="line-height: 1.6em;">The new City away shirt has a subtle half-and-half design, a graphic element that reflects Ardwick AFC's design in the 1890-91 season. The colors</span><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"> represent Gorton AFC, who played in black.</span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;"> </span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0tpVnA6Q1-I_Z9dDcSBiWse-4q78_kWjzgovx9Fk3yT8s1Izl5Nth6hyuLc5Vx6cTyxSOHeksw4CMLOWf50BGWDFyYRjr6_WO4ZSBWz55kTffcVAndDc9R-gDtaoXpB0D1jbqP9V7_w/s1600/Fa13_Su13_FB_Stadium_Manchester_City_Away_Jersey_C_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0tpVnA6Q1-I_Z9dDcSBiWse-4q78_kWjzgovx9Fk3yT8s1Izl5Nth6hyuLc5Vx6cTyxSOHeksw4CMLOWf50BGWDFyYRjr6_WO4ZSBWz55kTffcVAndDc9R-gDtaoXpB0D1jbqP9V7_w/s640/Fa13_Su13_FB_Stadium_Manchester_City_Away_Jersey_C_detail.jpg" width="478" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The away shirt features a grandfather collar, a long placket and a stand at the back.</span></span><br /> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Manchester City crest, Nike Swoosh and sponsor’s logo are all in gold to reflect the Club’s most recent successes.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFS-EUnyqx8cUZstYhXOip_Flea4ZBClvlICdMtFkeKtzBShyphenhyphenT5Ivjf8bgWjaRWJHLqo2sUe5yILet5jqFJwqoOkUJ9NrFaK6tBSaHWDGZuFrsHQEs6ZQa7D3vwrxAR19kHOP2e0YPHlU/s1600/Nike-Man_City_Away_HK_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFS-EUnyqx8cUZstYhXOip_Flea4ZBClvlICdMtFkeKtzBShyphenhyphenT5Ivjf8bgWjaRWJHLqo2sUe5yILet5jqFJwqoOkUJ9NrFaK6tBSaHWDGZuFrsHQEs6ZQa7D3vwrxAR19kHOP2e0YPHlU/s640/Nike-Man_City_Away_HK_detail.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><br /> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The new away shorts are black, and the away socks are black with a dark charcoal band at the top.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Order the new away kit online at <a href="https://www.prosoccer.co.za/" target="_blank">www.prosoccer.co.za</a> </span></span><br /><br /> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This new kit showcases <a href="http://www.nike.com/" target="_blank">Nike's</a> committment to aiding the performance of players with key technological benefits:</span></span><br /><br /> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">RECYCLED POLYESTER</span></span><br /> <br /><ul><li> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">The kit is made from recycled polyester as part of Nike’s commitment to produce performance apparel with reduced environmental impact. The shirt and shorts of each kit are made from up to thirteen recycled plastic water bottles.</span></span></span><br /> </li><li> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">In the pioneering process, plastic bottles are chopped into flakes, then melted down to form yarn that is spun into fabric, reducing energy consumption by up to 30 percent compared to manufacturing virgin polyester.</span></span></span><br /> </li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since 2010, Nike has diverted more than 1.1 billion plastic bottles from landfill through the use of recycled polyester.</span></span></li></ul><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">FABRIC AND NIKE DRI-FIT</span></span><br /> <br /><ul><li> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The kit weighs just 150 grams, 23 percent lighter than previous Nike kits. It also boasts a 20 percent stronger knit structure and significantly improved stretch.</span></span><br /> </li><li> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The fabric uses Nike Dri-FIT technology to draw sweat away from the body through the fabric where it can evaporate, to keep players cool and dry.</span></span><br /> </li><li> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ventilation zones, consisting of tiny laser-cut holes, feature under the arms on both sides, as well as at the shorts waistband, to allow additional comfort and cooling. A mesh panel across the entire back increases air circulation.</span></span><br /> </li></ul><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">FIT AND CONSTRUCTION</span></span><br /> <br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The shirt has been crafted with bonded T-bars to support the seams at key points and inner welded seams with a clean finish to give a more striking appearance, while also increasing comfort and performance.</span></span></li></ul>

Nike and Manchester City Reveal Away Kit for Upcoming Season

For the 2013-14 season Manchester City  will play in a new Nike-designed away kit that honors the club's history and founding fathers....

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