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.
Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
