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Over 20 Years Later, David Beckham Still Gets Emotional Talking About His Infamous Red Card

No one did a personal redemption story out on the pitch quite like David Beckham. He did it during his final season at Real Madrid, when he went from being dropped by Fabio Capello to proving instrumental in the club’s dramatic LaLiga triumph. He did it with the LA Galaxy when shifting his reputation from disinterred Hollywood celebrity to two-time MLS Cup champion.

Kaká Fills In As A Ringer During Amateur Match In London

The latest ad campaign from adidas comes close to greatness. It’s all centered around the release of the Predator 20 Mutator boots, which feature the striking implementation of DEMONSKIN technology. The breakthrough tech is immediately noticeable in the form of 406 spikes on the upper which work together as a textured layer to enhance grip on the ball and maximize control.

Nike Launches New Jerseys For USA And Nigeria; Nigeria’s Is Better

Nike has unveiled its 2020 jerseys for the USA, Nigeria and South Korea, and there’s a lot to like here. We’ll start with the U.S., which includes the implementation of the Nike Futura logo on the jerseys, shorts and socks (it’s the old-school version of the Swoosh with “NIKE” printed above it). We all love the Futura logo.

Everything We Know About The 2020 MLS Jerseys So Far

It’s just over a week (Wednesday, Feb. 5) until MLS reveals its new jerseys for the 2020 season. As part of the league’s historic 25th Season Celebration, the new kits will be unveiled in advance of New York City’s Fashion Week and feature a commemorative design that’s integrated throughout MLS.

Nantes Unveils Emiliano Sala Tribute Jersey

On Jan. 21, 2019, Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala passed away after his plane heading for Cardiff went down in the English Channel. 

The 28-year-old was headed to Wales after his former club FC Nantes and Cardiff City agreed to a $20 million transfer for the striker. His body was recovered from the wreckage, but the pilot and only other person on the plane, David Ibbotson, was not found.

A year after the tragedy, Nantes has unveiled its Argentina-styled kit (Sala was from the village of Cululú) for an upcoming match against Bordeaux in remembrance of its former player.

Adidas Launches Predator 20 Cleats With DEMONSKIN Technology

Adidas promised us something different with the launch of the Predator 20 Mutator boots, and Tuesday’s big unveil certainly qualifies as just that — we’re talking DEMONSKIN technology.

The breakthrough tech is featured on the upper in the form of 406 spikes which work together as a textured layer to enhance grip on the ball and maximize control. This innovative interface between boot and ball also promotes spin, as evidenced here by Bayern Munich's David Alaba.

Hate It Or Love It, At Least Ecuador’s New Logo Actually Tried

There’s no going back. Soccer no longer relies on its history, tradition and tribal lines for meaning. While those aspects are still appreciated, they are now the means to an end defined by business, industry and global reach — and there’s always so much more to be done on that front. That’s the monster of commercialization. 

Nike’s Next Generation Of Training Gear Looks Better Than Your Sunday Best

In trying times of uncertainty and angst, it’s good to have something to be hopeful about: The next generation of Nike training gear looks extremely promising — I’m talking good and comfy. 

The next-gen of VaporKnit technology features high-stretch, anti-cling material and mesh in all the right places. Barcelona’s the first club to reveal the training tops and bottoms, but other Nike teams will release their own collections in the coming weeks. 

Chelsea Pulisic Jersey? Wait Until Jan. 2 And The Release Of This Retro-Looking Number

If you watched Chelsea’s dominate 2-0 victory over Tottenham on Sunday, you might be justifiably worried that Christian Pulisic is in another “rough” patch for the time being. After scoring five goals in three Premier League matches during a tear between Oct. 26 and Nov. 9, the American went five matches without a goal or assist.

Los mejores regalos para jugadores de fútbol y aficionados de The18

Si eres como nosotros, tal vez no seas el donante de regalos más informado del mundo. Quizás sea unos días antes de las vacaciones. Tal vez el cumpleaños de tu sobrino se acerca rápidamente y necesitas algo, cualquier cosa, para él. Bueno, no te preocupes. Te tenemos cubierto. Siempre que lo que estés buscando sea una lista de los mejores regalos de fútbol que el dinero puede comprar. Si no, has venido al lugar equivocado, amigo, y te deseamos la mejor de las suertes en tu búsqueda.

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