Germany v Portugal - Adidas Dominates The Germany Boot Lineup
Jun 16, 2014, by Chris
We look at the football boots worn by the German and Portuguese National Team ahead to today’s clash between Group G favorites. While Nike dominated our previous 2014 World Cup Football Boot previews (Brazil vs Croatia 2014 World Cup Opener and England vs Italy), Adidas is set to take over the leadership in the match between Portugal and Germany.
All eyes will be focused on Cristiano Ronaldo, who is set to make his first 2014 World Cup appearance in the cutting-edge Nike Mercurial Superfly 2014 Football Boot.
Germany 2014 World Cup Squad Football Boots
This infographic shows the Germany 2014 World Cup Squad Soccer Cleats distribution.
Even though the Germany 2014 World Cup Football Boot Squad is balanced between Nike and Adidas, Nike only signed four important players of the Germany World Cup Squad (Boateng, Götze, Khedira, Klose). The other Nike players are Matthias Ginter, Großkreutz, Mustafi and Zieler.
This is the Germany 2014 World Cup Boot Line-up against Portugal:
With the new member Mesut Özil, Adidas ensured that they will control the Germany 2014 World Cup Squad. Beside Mesut Özil, Adidas also signed players such as Schweinsteiger, Müller, Neuer, Lahm, Hummels, Schürrle, Mertesacker and Podolski.
Roman Weidenfeller is the only player to wear Puma boots, after Marco Reus missed the 2014 World Cup with an injury.
Portugal 2014 World Cup lineup against Germany
Cristiano Ronaldo is the most important player of the Portugal 2014 World Cup Boot Squad, which is dominated by their kit supplier Nike. Several players wear the Nike Magista Obra Boot, the most popular boot choice of the Portuguese players.
Rui Patrício and João Pereira will stand out on the pitch wearing the two colored Puma 2014 World Cup Boots, while Fábio Coentrão, João Moutinho, Hélder Postiga and Nani will wear Adidas Football Boots.
Germany will play with the all-white Germany 2014 World Cup Home Kit, whereas Nike will supply the red Portugal 2014 World Cup Home Jersey.
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.
