Football News : Football Boots, Apr11

WIN! A Pair of Nike CTR360 Maestri II Football Boots

Soccer_Boots — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:36:00 GMT

*THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO @SAIKALI11 WHO VOTED FOR JACK WILSHERE AS HIS CTR360 PLAYER OF THE SEASON. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED AND STAY TUNED FOR MORE SOCCERBIBLE COMPETITIONS.*...(read more)

Messi & adiZero Breaks More Records

Soccer_Boots — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:41:00 GMT

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The worlds best football player invites parallels with few. Now, with an astonishing 50 goals in all competitions this season, Lionel Messi has ventured into uncharted footballing waters. His individual greatness, that could lead the Blaugrana to a League and Champions League double, has reached new heights with this astonishing record-breaking achievement.

The adiZero goal machine has reached a number unfamiliar with strikers in Spain. When Messi scored Barcelona's second goal in their 2-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday, he wrote his name into another chapter of Spanish football history, becoming the first ever player to score 50 goals in a single season.

The last player to threaten the 50 barrier was Brazil's great Ronaldo, who accomplished the previous record of 47 goals in 1997 for Barcelona. Few from football's modern era have come close to Messi's achievement. Mario Jardel's 55 goal tally in the 99-00 season for Porto, along with Henrik Larsson's 53 for Celtic in 00-01 were remarkable in their own right, but do not stand in comparison to the same feat accomplished in the Spanish League.

Every boot has their global hero. Lionel Messi and the adiZero have combined in mesmeric style this season, providing an endless supply of goals and assists. Throughout the 10-11 campaign, the Argentine has worn three editions of the famous adidas speed boot.

For Messi's global iconic status, adidas have yet to utilise 'brand' Messi with their newest range of adiZero football boots. Rather surprisingly, Messi is still wearing the original launch colour-way of the new adiZero that was released over four months ago. Unlike Nike and the CR Superfly, adidas have not released a new signature Messi adiZero. We expect it's only a matter of time before a follow up the gold adiZero is released by adidas.

Should Barcelona reach the Champions League Final, we could be in line for something new. For adidas, a Messi master-class in the upcoming El Clasico semi-final to reach Wembley would top off a near perfect season for Messi and the adiZero. Who can forget the little magicians celebration in the 08-09 Final where he took off his adidas F50i boots in a parade to the world.

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Weekend Football Boots Spotting - 25/04/11

Soccer_Boots — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:51:00 GMT

As we prepare for an exciting week of Champions League football, there was the small matter of domestic league business to take care of across the world! Our boot spotters were in fine form, reporting a whole array of exciting boot-spots! Take a look and see who has made it in this week as we bring you our latest SoccerBible boot-spotting edition....(read more)

Call the Shots with adidas

Soccer_Boots — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:12:00 GMT

The world's best footballers are coming to London in May to launch the new adidas Predator. What they do is up to you... ...(read more)

Nike CTR360 Maestri II Play Test

Soccer_Boots — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:13:00 GMT

The Nike CTR360 Maestri II football boots have been a big hit since their official release in December 2010. With the 10/11 season coming to an end, we thought it would be an appropriate time to play-test potentially the summers most wanted football boot!...(read more)

Cristiano Ronaldo Interview

Editor — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:07:00 GMT

He's the man of the moment with the most talked about boots on the planet, but as Cristiano Ronaldo enters a season defining period for Real Madrid (which includes no less than 4 El Clasico games!), Cristiano opens up to the global media about goalscoring, training regimes, life at Real Madrid and of course his football boots... ...(read more)

Weekend Football Boots Spotting - 11/04/11

Soccer_Boots — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:45:00 GMT

With the season approaching its climax, European action was in full force this weekend with some of the worlds best players in action. There was a whole array of various football boots spotted with new, unreleased and custom boots all on show! Take a look at what players and boots have made it in this week... ...(read more)

SoccerBible Global Gallery XXXVII

Soccer_Boots — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:47:00 GMT

After another great week here at SoccerBible, we turn our attention to our latest Global Gallery! As usual our inbox was inundated with YOUR boot-collections. Lets take a look at what boots have made it into the latest edition of the world famous SoccerBible Global Gallery, and see whether YOUR collection been included! ...(read more)

Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III Play Test

Editor — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:52:00 GMT

Possibly one of the most highly anticipated Play Tests we've done, the SoccerBible got our hands on the new Nike Superfly III football boots, to see how the boots perform and find out what Nike have changed from the previous versions...(read more)

Nike Superfly III Showcase Box

Soccer_Boots — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:02:00 GMT

As we've come to expect with some of Nike's highest profile boot releases, the American sports giants have produced a typically elaborate and over-the-top presentation case for their new Nike Superfly III! As with everything we receive here at SoccerBible HQ, we're keen to share it with our SoccerBible fans!...(read more)