Football News : Xavi

Xavi & Jordi Alba Have A Kick-About In An adidas Store

Soccer_Boots — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 08:54:00 GMT

Spanish duo Xavi Hernandez and Jordi Alba star in adidas' latest video where the Barca stars have a kick-about in an adidas store. It's the temptation of every person who steps into a football store! Even seasoned professionals can't resist the lure of good keep-up challenge when there's a ball about. ...(read more)

EURO 2012 Final Preview

Editor — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:42:00 GMT

After much glory and heartache, we've reached the final of the 2012 European Championships. A showdown between Spain and Italy, and some of the best footballers on the planet. Will it be Andrea Pirlo or Xavi who dominates the midfield and does Mario Balotelli or Andres Iniesta carry the biggest goal threat?...(read more)

adidas 'Copa Del Rey' Boots

Editor — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:02:00 GMT

The last show-piece of the domestic season, football fans have been looking forward to Barcelona facing Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Rey final for some time, and better still here's a sneak preview at some of the players footwear including Leo Messi's new adizeros...

It's a mouth-watering prospect, with two teams known for playing fluid attacking football and both with a point to prove after disappointing ends to their respective European campaigns. In the Copa Del Rey final, adidas will have some great players on show including Lionel Messi, Xavi, Fernando Llorente, Javi Martinez and Ander Herrera, so for the last big stage of the domestic season they've kitted their stars out with new footwear.

The stand-out football boots are Lionel Messi's White/Lime/Onix adizero miCoach football boots, which he will be exclusively debuting for the Copa Del Rey final. Perhaps adidas had intended them for a bigger stage, but no matter which game Messi was to debut the boots we suspect they would stir up the boots community. Adidas have also gone to the effort of personalising Leo's boots, not just with the Copa Del Rey and Argentina flag, but also Messi's name, number and new bespoke logo.

In personalised Copa Del Rey footwear, Messi will be joined on pitch by team-mate and lead Predator asset Xavi Hernandez. Whilst for Bilbao Fernando Llorente, Javi Martinez and Ander Herrera will hope to make every touch count and combine their Lethal Zones to deadly effect!

All of the boots have the addition of the Copa Del Rey trophy, along with the players bespoke personalisation. Making these boots not just one-off pairs, but we imagine collectors items depending on the result and who scores the winning goal, although we suspect in that scenario the players would keep the boots for their own collections.

It's not just the boots that have undergone the adidas star treatment, as the balls used for the final will be pers'd up with 'Copa Del Rey' and the club names. Clearly the adidas marketing department are stepping up a gear when it comes to taking ownership of a major game, so should be interesting to see what they've got planned for Euro 2012.

The Copa Del Rey final looks like being a great match, with some great footballers on show. Two similar styles of attacking football, SoccerBible will definitely be watching the game and also keeping an eye on the players footwear! Let us know what you think of the personalised adidas football boots, and Leo Messi's debut of the new White/Lime/Onix adizero's? Share your thoughts online, on Twitter and on Facebook.

Xavi Unleashes Predator LZ As Barcelona Defeated

Soccer_Boots — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:57:00 GMT

The script was written. The world's greatest team would brush aside Chelsea to establish a comfortable lead ahead of the return leg at the Camp Nou. Amidst the theatrics, Xavi and his adidas Predator LZ football boots did conduct Barcelona's every move - as expected! The Spaniard made 134 passes as the Catalans enjoyed 72% possession......(read more)

La Liga Player of the Season

Editor — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:40:00 GMT

Barcelona players dominate the list of candidates for the Player of the Season in La Liga so far in 2010/11 with phenomenol playing statistics, although they're not the only players who have impressed this season....(read more)

El Clasico - Battle of the Boots! - 28/11/09

Editor — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:34:00 GMT

The first 'El Clasico' of the season takes place this weekend as Real Madrid travel to Barcelona. Arguably one of the biggest rivalries in world football, 'El Clasico' will showcase football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kaka, Xavi, Xabi Alonso and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Ahead of this mighty clash, the SoccerBible brings you the essential statistics and boot info... ...(read more)

Football Videos - adidas Every Team Needs - The General! - 27/11/09

Editor — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:40:00 GMT

'The General' joins Zinedine Zidane's squad of players that Every Team Needs. Controlling the tempo in adidas Predator X football boots, only Xavi can mobilize the offence and dominate the midfield. Anyone can be a warrior, but only a few have what it takes to lead!...(read more)

Messi and Xavi go Foot Bowling

Editor — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:09:00 GMT

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Lionel Messi and Xavi go Foot Bowling.