Referee Laces Up in Cheap Adidas Predator Indoor Boots in 2018 World Cup

Adidas has created special Copa Mundial cleats to the celebrate the iconic model's 10th World Cup appearance since their debut in Spain 1982. However, not all referees are using the special-edition Adidas Copa Mundial - Brazilian referee Sandro Ricci has been spotted wearing turf boot in the 2018 World Cup quarter-final between Croatia and Russia. Thanks to Soccer Bible for the spot.
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Sandro Ricci Laces Up In Adidas Adidas Predator 18.3 Tango Boots

Close up with Sandro Ricci's boots.

Unlike most referees in the 2018 World Cup, Sandro Ricci did not lace up in the special-edition Adidas Copa Mundial but in the lower-tier Adidas Predator 18.3 Tango boots. It is a remarkable choice for a referee.

The Adidas Predator 18.3 indoor football boots retail at just 80 GBP. They feature a coated mesh upper and a non-rubber indoor outsole.

Have you spotted other referees wearing interesting boots in the 2018 World Cup? Let us know in the comments below.