Mid-Week Boot Spotting - 07/04/11
With a number of mid-week matches taking place throughout Europe and the world, we couldn't help ourselves to another mid-week bonus boots-spotting! The Champions League was back in action across Europe, with matches also taking place further afield. Check out what players and boots have made it in...
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Didier Drogba (Chelsea) Nike Mercurial Superfly II |
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After a first half performance wearing his new Nike Superfly III boots, Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made the switch back to his trusted black/orange Superfly II's. Nike will want to make sure Drogba continues to wear the SFIII's in future matches. Chelsea failed to break through the Manchester United defence after conceding a first half goal to Wayne Rooney. |
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Samuel Eto'o (Inter Milan) Puma v1.10 SL Lightning |
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Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o made the switch from his Parachute Purple v1.10 SL boots to his Usain Bolt inspired Lightning SL's during his sides Champions League match against Shalke. The Cameroon international is yet to wear the latest Olympian Blue colour-way which is surprising considering his sides home colours! |
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Dani Alves (Barcelona) adidas F50 adiZero Prime |
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Dani Alves' adiZero Prime's are smoking! It was no surprise to see the Barcelona full back wearing his usual adiZero Prime's, but this photo looks like something out of an adidas advert! The Brazilian played his part in Barcelona's 5-1 demolition of Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. |
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Jakub Blaszcykowski (Dortmund) Nike Mercurial Superfly III |
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Two boot spots from the Dortmund Brackel training ground where Jakub Blaszczykowski was spotted in a mixed sole plated Superfly III. His Dortmund team mate Mats Hummels, was also spotted training in the upcoming adidas Predator adiPower! |
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Nakata Koji (Kashima Antlers) adidas adiPURE IV |
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You can always rely on Japanese teams to provide you with some interesting boot spots! Japan's Kashima Antlers midfielder Nakata Koji was spotted in red/yellow adidas adiPURE IV boots during his sides AFC Champions League match in Suwon. |
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Adriano Luiz (Shakhtar Donetsk) Nike Mercurial Superfly III |
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Shakhtar Donestsk's Brazilian forward Adriano Luiz spotted in a SG pair of Nike Superfly III football boots during his sides Champions League quarter-final tie with Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Shakhtar now seemingly have the impossible task of recovering from a 5-1 first leg defeat. |
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Nozawa Takuya (Kashima Antlers) Nike Tiempo Super Ligera II |
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Japan's Kashima Antlers midfielder Nozawa Takuya spotted in a unique purple pair of Nike Super Ligera II football boots during his sides AFC Champions League match against South Korea's Suwon Bluewings. An interesting colour-way that we don't see in any of the European leagues! |
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Ziaya Abdelmalik (Al-Ittihad) Nike Mercurial Superfly II Safari |
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Saudi Arabian Al-Ittihad player Ziaya Abdelmalik spotted in a pair of Nike Superfly II Safari football boots as his side took on the United Arab Emirates Al-Wahda in the AFC Champions League. |
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Ji Sung Park (Manchester United) Nike Tiempo Legend III Elite |
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Manchester United's Ji Sung Park was spotted in an Elite pair of Team Red Nike Tiempo Legend III football boots during United's Champions League quarter-final match with Chelsea. It was Park's second appearance in the new red Legend Elite boots. |
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Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) Nike Mercurial Superfly III |
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Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid put one foot in the semi-finals of the Champions League with the final goal against Tottenham Hotspur. Don't expect to see Ronaldo in the Red Plum Superfly III boots for much longer, with a new SF release just around the corner! Ronaldo's boots featured his usual mixed sole-plate. |
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Obiora Emmanuel Odita (Tianjin Taida) Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Citron SL |
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China's Tiajin Taida Obiora Emmanuel Odita, spotted in a pair of Nike Vapor IV Citron SL football boots during his sides AFC Champions League match against Melbourne Victory. The Citron SL boots were released in 2008 before the introduction of the first Nike Superfly. |
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Dejan Stankovic (Inter Milan) Nike Mercurial Superfly III |
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Deajn Stankovic may have scored the goal of the 2011 Champions League! His 25 second wonder strike will go down as one of the most memorable moments of this seasons tournament. He was spotted wearing a personalised SG pair of Nike Superfly III boots that featured the Serbian flag on the instep. |
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If there are any players and boots you've spotted and think should feature on this page, mail us at: u2us@soccerbible.com putting 'Boot Spotting' in the subject field.
