Brazil v Croatia - Nike Dominates the 2014 World Cup Opener Football Boots Battle
Jun 12, 2014, by Chris
Today a summer of great football starts - Ahead of the 2014 World Cup Opener between Brazil and Croatia, we look at the football boots worn by the 23 players and analyze the official boot starting lineup.
While both national team kits will be produced by Nike, Adidas will receive attention for the Adidas Brazuca 2014 World Cup Ball. But who will dominate the football boot brand battle of the first 2014 World Cup match?
Brazil vs Croatia 2014 World Cup Football Boots
Traditionally, Nike dominates the Brazil 2014 World Cup Squad with 14 players of the squad wearing Nike Football Boots. When the players enter the field, all the eyes are focused on Neymar and his Hyper Punch 2014 World Cup Boot. Other Nike players to watch are David Luiz, Thiago Silva, Julio Cesar (all three Magista Obra) and Luiz Gustavo (Mercurial Superfly).
Adidas signed seven players from the squad, including Oscar, Dani Alves and Marcelo. Hulk will wear the blue / yellow Mizuno Morelia Neo 2014 World Cup Boot Colorway.
Brazil vs Croatia Boot Statistics
Football boot brands
Football boot modelsNike not only control the Brazil 2014 World Cup Football Boots Battle, but 18 players of the Croatia 2014 World Cup Squad are wearing boots from the Swoosh. Players such as Luka Modrić, Eduardo, Perišić are part of the powerful Croatia Nike squad.
New FC Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitić will showcase the Adidas Predator Instinct 2014 World Cup Battle Pack Boot, which is also worn by the goalkeeper Pletikosa. Warrior will enter the World Cup Stage for the first time in the brand history with Nikica Jelavić wearing the light blue Warrior Skreamer 2014 World Cup Colorway.
Valenciennes FC 26-27 Third Kit Released
French club Valenciennes FC and Danish brand Hummel have officially released their new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Completing the club's set of shirts for the campaign, the new release pays homage to the traditional lace-making heritage and textile craftsmanship of Valenciennes and the wider Hainaut region.
The Hummel Valenciennes 26-27 third jersey features a deep blue base highlighted by subtle vertical bands incorporating intricate floral lace graphics. These patterned columns are framed by thin yellow pinstripes, matching the signature Hummel chevrons on the shoulders. A vintage-styled white polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs add contrast, while the club crest and Toyota sponsor logo are rendered in clean white.
Continuing the theme of embedding local identity into their designs—following the home shirt inspired by museum stained glass and the away shirt featuring regional symbols—the Valenciennes FC 26-27 third kit is available now via the club's official online store and physical club shop.
Real Madrid x Farm Rio
We’ve received new information on the Real Madrid x Farm Rio collaboration we previously reported on.
More details coming very soon on Footy Headlines…
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?
