Nike Mercurial Superfly Discovery - The Making of Cristiano Ronaldo's New Boots in Italy
Dec 5, 2016, by Chris
Nike's pro player boots are handcrafted in Italy. Today, Nike gave us a unique behind the scenes look at the production of the brand-new Nike Mercurial Superfly Cristiano Ronaldo Discovery soccer cleats.
The Nike Mercurial Superfly Cristiano Ronaldo Discovery soccer cleats are Chapter 3 of the Nike Mercurial Superfly CR7 story that will contain 7 boots in total that describe his rise from the volcanic island Madeira to one of the greatest footballers on the planet. The Nike Mercurial Superfly Chapter 3 CR7 boot pays homage to the match between Sporting and Man Utd in 2003 when Cristiano Ronaldo was discovered by the scouts of the English club.
Nike Mercurial Superfly Cristiano Ronaldo Discovery
Located in Montebelluna, the north of Italy, the small and exclusive Italian Nike factory specializes solely in the production of brand's top-of-the-line products and professional athletic boots.
The images released by Nike include a tech sheet featuring the colors and materials used for each part of the cleats, the actual mold used to fit Cristiano Ronaldo's as well as Neymar's personal boot as well as images detailing the molding and craft process.
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FC Lausanne-Sport 26-27 Away Kit Released
FC Lausanne-Sport and Macron have officially unveiled their new away kit for the 26-27 Swiss Super League campaign. Named "Les Gardiens," the jersey serves as a dedicated tribute to the winegrowers of the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces and the distinct regional landscape.
The Macron Lausanne-Sport 26-27 away jersey features a deep blue base inspired by the view of Lake Léman from the hillside vineyards. An embossed topographical graphic runs across the front to subtly depict the local landscape, paired with crisp white sponsor and club crest applications. Colorful striped detailing on the ribbed sleeve cuffs highlights the natural elements of the region - water, vines, stone, and sunlight - while "LAVAUX" is printed on the upper back beneath the collar.
The new FC Lausanne-Sport 26-27 away kit is available immediately via the club's official webshop and physical store.
Champions League Introduces Special 'Debut' Sleeve Patch for 26-27 Season
UEFA and Fanatics have officially unveiled a brand-new "Debut" sleeve badge for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League season. Designed to mark a player's first-ever appearance in Europe's premier club competition, the special emblem will be worn on the right sleeve exclusively by players stepping onto the pitch for their Champions League debut.
The design integrates a bright blue badge featuring the word "DEBUT" directly onto the bottom portion of the iconic UEFA Champions League Starball sleeve patch. The addition seamlessly fits onto standard starball logos as well as specialized badges, such as Europa League winners and multiple-trophy winner crests.
Following each match, the match-worn debut patches will be removed and embedded into exclusive, autographed Topps trading cards as part of UEFA's long-term partnership with Fanatics.
What If Adidas Made Barcelona Kits?
Kit collector and insider @memorabilia1899 has shared an intriguing concept imagining how FC Barcelona would look if Adidas were the club's technical sponsor. Despite Barcelona having a long-term partnership with Nike extended through 2038, the fantasy of the German sportswear giant designing the Blaugrana's kits continues to spark conversation among football shirt enthusiasts.
The Adidas Barcelona concept leans heavily into retro aesthetics, combining classic vertical red and blue stripes with the iconic Trefoil logo on the chest. A dark blue polo collar, styled with 'BARÇA 1899' detailing, is paired with gold-orange accents seen across the Three Stripes on the shoulders and the centered Spotify sponsor logo. The full look is completed by navy blue shorts and matching socks.
Would you like to see Adidas manufacture Barcelona kits in the future, or does Nike remain the perfect fit for the Catalan giants?
VfL Osnabrück 26-27 Special DFB-Pokal Kit Released - Worn Against Bayern Munich
German club VfL Osnabrück have unveiled a special kit for their DFB-Pokal first-round clash against FC Bayern Munich. Manufactured by Capelli Sport, the one-off jersey pays homage to one of the biggest cup upsets in German football history, when Osnabrück defeated Bayern 5-4 at the Olympiastadion in Munich on September 23, 1978.
The Osnabrück 26-27 DFB-Pokal special shirt closely mirrors the clean aesthetic worn during that historic 1978 triumph. Predominantly white, it features a bold retro polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs in Osnabrück's signature purple.
Completing the look, the special edition kit is paired with matching white shorts and socks accented by purple detailing. The kit will be worn exclusively during the home cup tie against Bayern Munich at the Bremer Brücke and is available through the club's official retail channels.