Sunday, November 30, 2008

Adidas F50.9 - Robben - Magic Boot


Adidas F50.9 - Robben - Magic Boot

Adidas F50.9 - Adebayor - Snake

Emmanuel Adebayor plays video games with a difference, controlling his style of play around the football pitch.


Adidas F50.9 - Adebayor - Snake

Is There a Crisis in Real Madrid?

After Coach Bernd Schuster missed a voluntary training exercise this past weekend and only 5 players showed up as well, many believe this and many other issues are a reflection of crisis in “The Whites” club.

After being defeated by a third division club (Real IrĂșn) which caused them the elimination out of the Kings Cup and falling 1-0 against Real Valladolid on November 15th, Coach Schuster gave his team a forced 2 day break to relax and plan for the clubs next steps.

The word “crisis” echoes all over the Bernabeu Clubs front lines; there is no secret among the fans and sports media regarding the situation with player’s performance, but why? Has the club lost interest in the Spanish League? Is the physical preparation to average for the squad? Perhaps these and many other issues have taken the elite club down the hill for a moment.

What are the main problems that have affected the club this year? And have them paying the bills almost finishing this 2008? Well, to start with the club is famous for signing the best players in the planet, no matter the costs or political issues involve.

The fact that Cristiano Ronaldo decided to remain in the Manchester United instead of signing the multi-million dollar contract with The Whites; left many wondering that perhaps the economical aspect was not the cause for the transaction to failed, but more of social phenomena. The Real Madrid waited for to long for Cristiano Ronaldo to change his mind and by the time he rejected the offer, possible contracts with David Villa or Santi Cazorla were already lost.

Now, the issues with Robinho escalated way more than the club expected, and at the end he left. Since the club was not prepared when Robinho, the only player they could signed during that moment was Rafael Van der Vaart, who is a great striker, but Robinhos position in the field was hard to replace.

The clubs main objective this 2008 season was based on high performance and less injuries; now in days the club is cursed with casualties, but the one who has and will affect the club the rest of the season is the possible 9 month period without striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, who seriously injured his knee recently.

Coach Bernd Schuster has also been distant and reserved with the media, especially after some comments on his replacement by the end of the season and others regarding his lack of faith with players of Real’s “First Team” , whom Schuster has not paid much attention, if none at all since he began coaching the A team.

The team is only two points away to take the lead on the board and they are performing well on the Champions league, so claiming that there is no crisis at all seems out of the question, since an elite club like Real Madrid speaks with performance and not controversy.

Author: Cindy Ferguson
Credit: http://www.articlesbase.com/soccer-articles/is-there-a-crisis-in-real-madrid-656278.html

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Rosa Firm Ground Football Boots (Pink / Rosa / White)



The Nike Mercurial Vapor Berry has been designed for one thing - speed. This aerodynamic specification of this boot has attracted the top level stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Robinho and Bendtner.

This highly desirable limited availability football boot is probably the most striking boot ever produced.

Speed Plate
The Nike Mercurial Vapor IV boot features Nike’s innovative Speed Plate technology designed to give players instant acceleration and make them fastest to the ball.


Tactile Coating
In order to aid dribbling with the ball at speed, just one seam exists in the shoe’s upper material, while a new sleek, streamlined stitched stretch lace cover provides improved accuracy and touch.

Vapor Traction System
The Mercurial Vapor IV’s Vapor Traction System broadens the scope of player fit; heel pods have been expanded laterally for more cushioning and extra protection. Stabilizing the foot, a form-fitting insert cradles the heel, while a Glass Fibre heel wrap provides lightweight stability with minimal slippage.

Ideal for firm ground surfaces.