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Nike Reimagines Goalkeeper Gloves With The Mercurial Touch Elite

Nike continue to plough their 2018 juggernaut down innovation avenue by reinventing the goalkeeper glove. Yeah, they can just do stuff like that. The Mercurial Touch Elite gloves arrive as the most advanced goalkeeper gloves ever made. Of course they do. Just look them.

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adidas Unveil 2018 Champions League Final Ball

To mark the return of the Champions League this month adidas have revealed the official match ball that will be used throughout the knockout stages and final. The UCL Finale Kiev ball sees the iconic stars take on a Ukrainian colour scheme to celebrate hosting the final at the NSK Olimpiyskyi Stadium.

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adidas Reveal 2018 MLS Nativo Match Ball

With pre-season a matter of days away adidas have unveiled the 2018 official match ball for the upcoming MLS season. The Nativo ball takes on a patriotic colour scheme as the countdown to kick off commences.

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Palace x adidas Originals Launch Limited Edition Tango Ball

Palace Skateboards continue to embrace their cross-over into football through their latest collaboration with adidas Originals. Dropping as part of the new Ultimo 2017 collection comes their take on the famed adidas Tango match ball

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adidas Telstar 18 Winter Match Ball

Is it going to snow at the 2018 World Cup in Russia? No. No, it isn't. But still, hi-vis footballs always look sharp as, so that hasn't stopped adidas launching their Telstar 18 official match ball in bright orange.

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How Does The 2018 adidas Telstar NFC Ball Work?

So the new adidas Telstar match ball for the 2018 World Cup has a microchip inside it? Yep. But, what for? Good question. Let us explain what exactly the new NFC "Near Field Communication" technology does. Take a seat.

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adidas Unveil 'Telstar' 2018 FIFA World Cup Official Match Ball

A reinvented classic, adidas have released the 'Telstar 18', the official match ball for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Inspired by the first ever adidas match ball - the 1970 Telstar.

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In Conversation | Stefan Frei Talks Storelli

Stefan Frei is a player who stands strong as the product of dedicated hard work. A player and person who has hit the floor more than most on the road that has progressed to the top of the professional game, we caught up with him to talk about how Storelli has helped him and how he sees the future of the game from a truly unique position.

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Storelli Launch SpeedGrip Sock Through Kickstarter

Designed to improve foot traction while honing speed, power and control, Storelli have brought fresh evolution to the table in the shape of their SpeedGrip Sock.

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Closer Look at the 17/18 adidas Europa League Match Ball

As the Europa League returns clutching headlines in the process, we take a closer look at the most involved player on the pitch - the 2017/18 match ball.

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adidas Reveal UCL 17/18 Group Stage Match Ball

To coincide with the UEFA Champions League draw for the 2017/18 Group Stage, adidas have rolled out the official match ball to be used throughout the first stage of the competition. The Finale 17 ball takes the iconic UCL stars and freshens them up for the new campaign.

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Storelli Launch Revolutionary 'SpeedGrip' Insole

A first of it's kind piece of performance innovation, the Storelli 'SpeedGrip' insole is said to improve athlete reaction time as it grips the foot to the shoe like glue to counter slippage and reduce friction. Giving an all round lock-down fit to football, this product embraces those fine margins between the good and great.

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Nike Introduce 2017/18 Premier League Match Ball

Just a couple of weeks after the net rippled for the final time in the 2016/17 season Nike are already looking ahead by half volleying the 2017/18 official Premier League match ball into our lives. Introducing the Nike Ordem V.

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Mitre Launch 17/18 Delta EFL Match Ball

The Mitre Delta ain't just a football. It's more than a bag of air, it's a bag of memories. Bringing back the iconic Delta ball design as the official match ball of the 2017/18 English Football League season was always going to go down well. Complete with oversized Mitre branding, it's a modernised piece of throwback football.

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Tattoo Artist Designs New Eredivisie Match Ball

The Dutch are happy to go with the flow and if someone has a good idea, they'll run with it. Allowing a famed tattoo artist to design the Eredivisie match ball is a brilliantly creative idea. So, guess what we've got here?

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Champions League Final Ball 2017 by adidas

As the Champions League returns, adidas have embraced the knock out rounds with a look ahead to the final as they release the Official Match Ball for the latter stages. The elite of club football, the Dragon led design inspired by the country and city that will host the final; Cardiff, Wales.

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