Unity Collection by Puma

By: Alex Labidou It has always been said that Soccer or Football breaks borders across the globe. Does the same apply to sport and art? Oil and water tends to mix better than passionate sports fans and art connoisseurs have but famous athletic wear brand PUMA and world renowned urban artist Kehinde Wiley decided to prove otherwise. In February, the all-star collaboration unveiled an art and fashion collection aimed at displaying the beauty of African Unity through innovative style and impeccable artwork hoping to attract not only passionate soccer fans but the art community as well. Titled the Unity Collection by PUMA, ...

Nike Unveils New Boot

LONDON, UK – At a global media event featuring footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in London, NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) unveiled the Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II, a lightweight boot featuring a new, unique adaptive traction system designed for explosive acceleration. The Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II features a reengineered upper for enhanced fit and ball control for fast feet while the vibrant ultra-violet color boosts visibility on the pitch. “NIKE, Inc. is the world’s largest and most innovative football company,” said Mark Parker, NIKE, Inc.’s President & CEO. “Our success in the world’s most popular sport is based on creating innovative products and experiences such ...

100 day countdown before the World Cup in South Africa

Source: www.fifa.com Tuesday 2 March 2010 Johannesburg's economic hub was drenched in the sound of vuvuzelas today, as hundreds of the city's residents took to the streets of Sandton to celebrate 100 days until the kick off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Masses of people congregated in the heart of Maude street, opposite the Sandton Convention Centre, where a stage holding drummers and dancers drew the crowd to the party. The street was a sea of national football colours, waving SA flags and skyward pointing vuvuzelas. Many revellers were wearing custom t-shirts with “You make Joburg Great!” and “Opening Team 2010” emblazoned ...

Same Old Dog, Same Old Tricks-Ryan Pikna

What topics are off limits to Jose Mourinho? This man has an opinion even when he claims to have no opinion. Although the days of Special One proclamations have come and gone he continues to be the only manager that says what he wants when he wants. If you want my little opinion, my little opinion is he needs to shut it every once and awhile. His latest tirade was a handcuff gesture that landed him in a boat load of hot water with Serie A officials. Now he comes up against the team with ...

Ronaldo Who? Rooney Shines In Man Utd Victory

Wayne Rooney registered another impressive performance in a lopsided 3-0 win today over West Ham United. Rooney netted goals in the 38th and 55th minute off of brilliant crosses from Luis Valencia. This puts him at 23 goals for the season. Manchester United dominated the match, tallying 10 shots on goal against West Ham’s 4. Michael Owens’ goal in the 80th minute, after coming on in the 78th, sealed the game for the Reds and put them within one point of Chelsea in the league standings. With this performance, Rooney has emerged as a potent attacking weapon for the Reds. ...

Kansas City Wizards Part Ways With Claudio Lopez

The Kansas City Wizards announced today that the team will not be renewing the contract of Argentine midfielder Claudio Lopez. The team had been in negotiations with Lopez throughout the preseason. “We would have liked to have Claudio back in 2010, but unfortunately it became clear early in the contract negotiations that we could not give him what he desired,” Wizards Manager Peter Vermes said. “We thank Claudio for his two years of service here in Kansas City. He was a consummate professional and set a good example for the young players on our team both on and off the field. Looking ...

Seattle Sounders Wrap-Up Arizona Trip

Casa Grande, Arizona -- I thought I could sneak out of the house for the day by telling my wife I was going to the gym to do a double day (she didn't believe any of it) and take the nice quiet 35 minute drive south to Casa Grande to see the Sounders play Vancouver in relative anonymity, but not so. I wasn't even to the field yet when a handful of fellow work-skippers greeted me with enthusiastic welcomes before I realized that they were two old teammates and a former college coach of mine. Small soccer world it will always ...

Freddie Ljungberg’s Arizona Adventure

Casa Grande, Arizona - At a training ground known more for its baseball past than it's soccer present, it's a refreshing sight to see one of the more exciting midfielders in the game wreaking havoc on his own defenders during a morning preseason session. After conversing with his coach Sigi Schmid and teammate Pete Vagenas, the shaved-head Seattle Sounder and former Arsenal man greets me with a handshake and a warm smile as we talk soccer under the bright Arizona midday sun. You’ve been through a lot of preseason camps in your career, do you get tired of it and how do ...

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