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Football News
> Football Boots - World Cup Boot Spotting - 15/10/09
We're closer to knowing the teams that will be appearing at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and here are the players, and more importantly, the football boots that caught the SoccerBible's eye during some emphatic performances lastnight...
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PETER CROUCH
Puma v1 football boots
This was the opportunity for players to impress coach Fabio Capello, and book their place on the flight to South Africa. One player catching the eye was Peter Crouch, who netted twice in a 3-0 victory over Belarus. When called upon, Crouch will give 100% to score for his team, and has done so wearing his gold Puma v1.08 football boots that he has been reluctant to relinquish since he scored a hat-trick against Preston.
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NANI
Nike Vapor V football boots
Portugal needed a victory over Malta to confirm their place in the World Cup play-offs, and when Nani scored in the 13th minute they were well on their way. It was a good finish from Nani as he turned quickly and shot, in his Vapor V football boots. Incidentally, Nani was joined by Edinho and Veloso as Orion Blue Vapor wearers who got on the scoresheet in the 4-0 victory.
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KARIM BENZEMA
adidas adiPure II football boots
France go into the World Cup play-offs with a confidence boosting victory over Austria. It was a convincing performance led by Karim Benzema, who put the former World Cup winners ahead after just 17 minutes. After previously wearing the black/gold adiPure football boots, Benzema has taken to wearing the red boots which really go well with his French kit.
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ANDRES INIESTA
Nike CTR360 Maestri football boots
Iniesta is probably one of the best, and most underrated players in the world. His ability in the middle of the park, with quick one-touch passing, control and movement, made Andres Iniesta an ideal candidate to wear the Nike CTR360 Maestri football boots. And it was an assured performance in the absence of Xavi and Fabregas, that helped Spain to a 5-2 victory over Bosnia.
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MARIO BOLATTI
adidas adiPure football boots
Anything less than a victory over Uruguay could have resulted in elimination from the World Cup for Diego Maradona's Argentina side. And they left it late, but had Mario Bolatti to thank after the substitute slotted home the rebound from Juan Veron shot in the 84th minute. Turning Bolatti, who was playing in the original adidas adiPure football boots, into an instant hero on his third cap for Argentina.
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MARIO GOMEZ
Puma v1.10 football boots
Mario Gomez is the first player we have spotted wearing the new Puma Red v1.10 football boots, a completely unique and innovative new boot from Puma. The Bayern Munich striker was playing during Germany's 1-1 draw against Finland, after top spot and automatic qualification had already been confirmed..
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ANDREI SHEVCHENKO
Reebok Valde Pro football boots
Ukraine's unlikely victory over England thrust them into a position where qualification for next year's World Cup was a real possibility. And it was long-term hero Andrei Shevchenko who got Ukraine underway against Andorra with a goal in the 22nd minute. Shevchenko plays in Reebok Valde Pro football boots, which have a unique textured striking surface, and would have been pleased to make amends for his missed penalty against England.
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DIMITAR BERBATOV
adidas Predator PS football boots
Bulgaria were already out of contention for a qualifying place, but can be proud of a 6-2 victory over Georgia spear-headed by Dimitar Berbatov. Berbatov is clearly a player who thinks "if it's not broken, it doesn't need fixing", which is why the Bulgarian continues to wear his black/red adidas Predator PowerSwerves, and after a quality hat-trick we wouldn't disagree with his theory!
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ALBERTO GILARDINO
Nike T90 Laser II football boots
For the second game in a row Alberto Gilardino came up with a crucial late goal for Italy, scoring in the 92nd minute. But his overall contribution was great, as he scored all three of Italy's goals in their victory over Cyprus wearing Nike T90 Laser football boots. Interestingly Gilardino is a striker who opts for the kangaroo leather and synthetic mix Laser boots.
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FANIS GEKAS
adidas Predator PS football boots
We suspected Gekas would play a crucial role in this crucial qualifier against Luxembourg, after he scored four goals at the weekend. Greece needed a victory to confirm their play-off place, with Israel lurking, and Fanis Gekas's 33rd minute goal from Predator football boots proved crucial as they ran out 2-1 winners.
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