Showcase: Football World Cup
Nike
Brazil Home shirt
The Brazil home shirt can only come in golden yellow, and Nike has made the 2010 version from a lightweight, ‘Dri-Fit’ fabric designed to wick sweat away from the body. The fabric is made from thread spun from recycled plastic bottles, and it has been designed with a round- neck inspired by the shirts worn by the legendary 1970 World Cup winning side led by Pele. Five stars on the shirt are a reminder that Brazil is the only country to have claimed a quintet of World Cups.
RRP: £50
www.nike.com
RRP: £80 (match ball); £15 (replica)
www.adidas.com
Adidas
Jabulani
Said to be 20% more accurate than other footballs, the official World Cup ball from Adidas is made up of eight thermally bonded 3-D panels, and features new Grip ‘n Groove technology. The panels are spherically moulded and the integrated grooves are designed to make the ball extremely stable and precise. The dimpled surface is intended to
make the ball easier to grip and control. The Jabulani features 11 colours representing South Africa’s 11 tribes and languages.
Lotto
Zhero Gravity Ultra
As worn by Liverpool and England fullback Glen Johnson, the new Zhero Gravity Ultra is scheduled for retail delivery in May. The boot is fitted with a Reactive Arch, which is a flexible, concave sole
designed to move in unison with the transversal arch, to improve cushioning and reduce stress on the foot. A Twist ‘n Go rotating stud should enable players to quicken their change of direction, reduce the risk of injury and maintain better balance during rotation.
RRP: £150
www.lottosport.com
Umbro
Uhlsport
World Cup Collection
Uhlsport’s stable of international goalkeepers will wear identical gloves in a World Cup for the first time. The players have agreed to forego their individual design choices, with a view to cutting production costs, and subsequent proceeds will support an SOS Children’s village in South Africa. The Black/Gold gloves will be available to specialist retailers from May.
RRP: £29.99 (with water bottle); £49.99 (with glove bag)
www: uhlsport.com
Red Anthem training jacket
This lightweight jacket will be worn throughout the 2010 World Cup in South Africa when the England team lines up for the national anthems. On its front it features the official Umbro logo and the England Three Lions crest in Red, instead of the traditional Blue, and across the back it simply features the word ‘England’, also in a Red shade.
RRP: £100
www.umbro.com
Hummel
Old School Star
For 2010,
Hummel’s Old School Star SGC Synthetic football boot comes in a soft-touch synthetic leather. Features include a TPU heel counter for stability
and an EVA sockliner for comfort. With a flexible outsole, this boot comes with screw-in studs and a synthetic leather lining. It is available in adult sizes UK 5-12. Hummel has also launched the Teamspirit range of training wear.
RRP: £30
www.hummel.dk
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