Football News : Boot Spotting, Confederations

Football News - Brazil win Confederations Cup - 29/06/09

Editor — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:24:00 GMT

There was a strong showing from the new Nike Vapor Platinum colourway in the Confederations Cup, as they contributed no less than five goals in the final two matches of the tournament.

Brazil produced a stunning second-half performance to come back from two goals down, to beat the USA 3-2 in the final and win the Confederations Cup. Clint Dempsey had given the United States a shock lead scoring in Platinum Nike Mercurial Superfly football boots, which was doubled fifteen minutes later by Landon Donovan, finishing an excellent counter-attacking move in Nike Mercurial Vapor IV football boots.

But Brazil's second half display was relentless, with all the contributors and scorers of Brazil's goals playing in new football boots. Luis Fabiano scored two goals from Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots, his first coming in the 46th minute, and helping the striker to end the tournament top goalscorer. The winning goal came six minutes from time, as Elano crossed from Blaze Nike T90 Laser II football boots for Brazilian captain Lucio, wearing adidas Predator Confederations football boots, to head a dramatic winning goal.

In the Third Place Play-off there was another great showing from the new Platinum Vapor colourway. As South Africa's Katlego Mphela scored two goals form his Nike Vapor V football boots, including a stunning long range free-kick in added time to send the game into extra-time. However, it was the new black/gold adidas adiPure II football boots that reigned supreme, as Xabi Alonso equalled Mphela's effort with his own free-kick in the 107th minute to break South African hearts!

For more new football boots action, don't forget to check out our Confederations Cup football boots spotting.

Boot Spotting - Confederations Cup Semi Final 25/06/09

SB Editor — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:52:00 GMT

The first Confederations Cup semi-final served up a shock result, showing that anything can happen in football. What was billed from the outset as the ultimate David versus Goliath match-up, the USA overcame Spain, the current world undisputed No. 1 team, to book their place in the Confeds Cup Final on Sunday.

Spain hadn’t lost since November 2006,with 15 consecutive victories and 35 straight matches without a loss. Even more impressive was the 451 straight minutes with conceding. But all of that came to an end last night when first Altidore and then Dempsey struck to give the USA a 2-0 win and book their place in their first ever World Final.

It was the Americans impressive workrate and constant running that won the match for them, and interestingly both Altidore and Dempsey were wearing brand new top-end speed boots.

Altidore was playing in the adidas F50i football boots, and scored the USA's first goal. Benefiting from interchangeable studs and insole, with a new single layer SprintSkin upper for improved touch and feel for the ball. Altidore took the ball well from a Dempsey pass, used his strength to turn his defender and then hammered the ball home for a shock USA lead.

Clint Dempsey sealed victory with a 74th minute goal that sent ripples around the footballing world! Wearing platinum Nike Vapor Superfly football boots Dempsey was energetic throughout the match, and arrived late in the box to tap capitalise on a Ramos error. Sending the USA into the Confederations Cup final, and complete a good showing for speed football boots.

Football News - International Boot Spotting 16/06/09

SB Editor — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:57:00 GMT

With the Confederations Cup now well underway, our intrepid boot spotters have been keeping an eagle eye out for all the latest releases on the pitches in both South Africa and Sweden...

DANIELE DE ROSSI

adidas Predator Confederations football boots

De Rossi banished any bad memories of a sending off in Gelsenkirchen the last time these two countries met with a sweet drive from the edge of the box. Wearing the soon to be released Confederations Predator boots, the Roma hitman inflicted the punishment to 10 man USA with this vital goal.

CLINT DEMPSEY

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots

Despite being presented with custom Superfly's before the Confeds, Fulham hero Dempsey chose to play in the delayed-but-soon-to-be-released Platinum/Hot Red Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly football boots as the USA took on Italy. Always a danger, Dempsey alone couldn't help his side crash to defeat against the Azzurri but is always guaranteed to impress with his choice of footwear.

ANDREAS PIRLO

Nike Tiempo Legend III football boots

Still a class act, Pirlo's choice of the new Tiempo Legend III boots as matchday attire reflects his exceptional touch, vision and game. Such a classically styled boot is often overlooked in these days of macaw green F50s and Orange Blaze T90s, but make no mistake the Tiempo Legend III is still a solid choice for players who really deliver on the pitch.

GIANLUIGI BUFFON

Puma King XL Italia football boots

Legendary 'keeper Buffon took to the pitch last night kitted out from head to toe in special Confederations gear, including these superb Puma King XL Italia boots. Buffon was joined by team-mate Giorgio Chiellini who also sported the limited edition Kings, as the Azzurri ran out 3-1 winners against the USA.

ELANO

Nike T90 Laser II LTD football boots

It's not just Fernando Torres that likes the new Orange Blaze Laser II's, as we could have picked any number of top pro's who have been spotted playing in these striking new boots. So here's Brazil's Elano wearing these new releases, celebrating a goal with Vapor V wearing Luis Fabiano.

KAKA

adidas adiPure II football boots

A last minute penalty from the new Real Madrid man secured a vital win in the thrilling 4-3 match with Egypt. Always up with the latest style, Kaka has switched to the new Black/Gold adiPure II boots which only add to his undoubted class on the pitch.

Football News - Torres stars in new Blaze Laser - 15/06/09

Editor — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:34:00 GMT

Fernando Torres scored a fantastic hat-trick in Spain's opening game of the Confederations Cup, wearing the brand new Orange Blaze Nike T90 Laser II football boots!

To be honest, Spain's opponents New Zealand were never going to put up much resistance, but even they may have been surprised at how quick and lethal Fernando Torres started. Within the space of 17 minutes Torres had grabbed a hat-trick and the Orange Blaze Nike Laser football boots had arrived!

Fernando's first goal was a perfect demonstration of what the Nike T90 Laser football boots can do, as he hit his shot with accuracy and swerve into the top corner beyond the outstretched keeper. Followed up with a deftly touch to steer the ball into the back of the net from a David Villa cross, and his third was a headed goal as he arrived into the box faster and more powerful than the New Zealand defenders.

Spain won the game 5-0, thanks to a fourth goal from Cesc Fabregas and striker David Villa scoring the fifth, who was also wearing a new pair of football boots. David Villa was playing in the new adidas F50i football boots, and continued his impressive scoring record, by netting in his 17th consecutive Spanish international.

For Fernando Torres, the new Orange Blaze Nike Laser football boots were a change from the leather football boots he has been wearing. Although Torres will have benefited from the new perforated upper, designed to keep his feet cool and regulate moisture, great for the hot South African conditions, plus they also looked stunning!

Exclusive! Football Boots for Confederations Cup - 10/06/09

Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:23:00 GMT

We noticed a number of Spanish players debuting new football boots during their sides 6-0 victory over Azerbaijan this week. Spain are currently preparing for the Confederations Cup, a competition we're eagerly anticipating as we're expecting to see a host of brand new football boots on show...

Catching up with the various international sides, including Brazil, Italy and Spain, as they prepare for the Confederations Cup we've spotted a number of players sporting new football boots.

This week SoccerBible had exclusive snaps of Fernando Torres training in a pair of Blaze Nike T90 Laser II football boots, which were confirmed as Fernando's new boots as he wore them playing and scoring against Azerbaijan. The stunning new Laser colourway is expected to worn by Torres throughout the competition, along with Italian stars Gianluca Zambrotta and Fabio Cannavaro (see below).

Also wearing new football boots for Spain was David Villa, who fantastically scored a hat-trick in the new Cyan adidas F50i football boots, and Alvaro Arbeloa playing in the adidas Predator Confederations football boots. We're also convinced we saw both Albert Riera and Xabi Alonso wearing the new Black/Gold adidas adiPure II football boots, so we'll look forward to the Confederations competition to confirm this.

Catching up with the Italian camp, we spotted a host of stars wearing new football boots. There is the Puma trio of Mauro Camoranesi, Gianluigi Buffon and Georgio Chiellini all wearing special edition brown/cindre blue Puma King XL football boots, along with Zambrotta and Cannavaro wearing Blaze Nike T90 Laser II football boots. We also spotted a mystery player wearing the Nike Tiempo Legend III football boots, so all eyes will be on the players feet come kick-off time...