UNICEF Charity Match - The Boots Worn by Legends Such as Beckham, Giggs and Scholes - Part 1
Nov 15, 2015, by Chris
Legendary players, unique boots. We take a closer look at the boots worn by the 'Great Britain & Ireland' selection in yesterday's UNICEF Charity Match at Old Trafford after we already showed off David Beckham's unique Adidas Ace Boots yesterday. And while it was certain that it would be interesting to observe the boots worn by former legends such as Ryan Giggs and Sol Campbell, even David Beckham laced up in yet another pair of Adidas' Control Boot.
UNICEF Charity Match - Great Britain and Ireland - Boots
David Seaman - Puma evoPOWER
Former England international David Seaman laced up in the white, black and orange Puma evoPOWER 1.2 Football Boots, which are made for ultimate power and control.
David James Kelme Master Football Boots - Whiteout
David James, who had been wearing various different classic boots during his career, wore a custom white version of the Kelme Master Football Boots. Featuring a fold-over tongue and a leather upper, David James' boot is a pure classic.
Jamie Carragher - Adidas Ace Custom Blackout
Jamie Carragher entered the pitch wearing a custom blacked-out version of the Adidas Ace 15.1 Football Boots.
Sol Campbell PUMA King Top di
Arsenal legend Sol Campbell opted for the classic Black and White Puma King Top di.
Phil Neville - Nike Tiempo Legend V Electro Flare
Phil Neville, who just retired two years ago, chose the latest colorway of the Nike Tiempo Legend 5 Boots.
John Terry - Nike Magista Opus Lightning Storm
Chelsea's defender laced up in the same boots as those he has been wearing in official matches this season.
Ashley Cole Nike Tiempo Legend V Electro Flare
AS Roma defender Ashley Cole also entered the pitch wearing the same boots as usual.
Darren Fletcher - Solar Red Adidas Ace 15
Darren Fletcher is yet another player who wore the same boots as in regular matches.
Nicky Butt - Solar Red Adidas Ace Leather
Being the Head of Coaching at the Manchester United Youth Academy, it's no surprise that Nicky Butt opted for Adidas Football Boots.
Trevor Sinclair - Black Nike The Premier
Former England international Trevor Sinclair made a classy statement on the pitch wearing the Nike Premier.
Paul Scholes - Nike Total 90
Paul Scholes gave the Nike Total 90 Boots a long-awaited on-pitch comeback after Nike discontinued their Power silo more than two years ago.
Gary McAllister - New Balance Visaro Black / White
It's no surprise that Gary McAllister, who had been first team coach at Liverpool until the sacking of Brendan Rodgers, wore New Balance Boots in yesterday's match.
Ryan Giggs - Adidas Ace 15 Leather
Ryan Giggs, who had been wearing Reebok Boots for almost his entire career, made the switch to the Adidas Ace Leather Boots. If he is not playing an actual match but makes his work as assistance coach for Manchester United, he laces up in Adidas Gloro Boots.
David Beckham - Adidas Ace Metallic Silver
David Beckham surprisingly laced up in the Metallic Silver Adidas Ace 15.1 Boots during the match. He yesterday also brought two unique Adidas Ace Boots to Old Trafford (at least).
Brooklyn Beckham - Adidas Primeknit Samba
Limited to 150 pairs globally, Beckham's son managed to grab a pair of Adidas' first knitted boot. One may not wonder how.
Michael Owen - Umbro Velocita White Pink
Michael Owen laced up in the bold white and pink Umbro Velocita Boots.
Peter Crouch - Nike Tiempo Electro Flare
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch was yet another player who wore the same boots as for his club.
Alan Smith - Adidas Ace 15.1
Alan Smith has been the only player of Great Britain & Ireland who opted for the synthetic version of the Adidas Ace.
Special | Pierluigi Collina - Adidas Copa Mundial
Last and least for today, we take a look at the boots worn by Pierluigi Collina. The legendary Italian referee wore the standard boot of a referee, the Adidas Copa Mundial.
What's the most interesting boot choice for you? Let us know in the comments section below, and stay tuned for Part Two featuring such legendary players as Michael Ballack, Ronaldinho and Zinedine Zidane.
EA7 Napoli 26-27 Euro Third Kit Released
SSC Napoli and EA7 have officially unveiled their new Euro third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed specifically for the club's European campaign, the shirt introduces a refined color scheme combining a Dark Navy (almost black) base with Gold Sahara Sun detailing, honoring the club's centenary celebrations.
The standout feature of the jersey is a large, tone-on-tone depiction of the Corsiero del Sole (Steed of the Sun) integrated across the fabric of the torso. The historic rampant horse served as Napoli's original club emblem upon its founding in 1926 and has been revived as a central piece of the club's 100-year visual identity. Gold finishes complete the monochrome club crest, the EA7 logo, and the central MSC sponsor print.
Additional centenary touches include the special "ceNto" logo printed inside the collar and the word "Partenopei" placed on the back of the neck. The player-issue shirt also integrates an Authentic patch with NFC technology to give fans access to exclusive digital content. This navy and gold Euro shirt is distinct from the red domestic third strip introduced earlier in the campaign and became available via Napoli's official channels on October 2, 2026.
Racing Santander 26-27 Third Kit Released
Spanish club Real Racing Club de Santander has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed and produced by local Cantabrian sports brand Austral, the new strip brings back a stealthy black look accented with the club's signature green detailing.
The Austral Racing Santander 26-27 third jersey has a predominantly black base adorned with a tonal graphic pattern inspired by the lábaro cántabro, rendered in varying intensities across the front. Vivid green accents trim the collar, sleeve cuffs, and lower hem, while the sponsors and Austral logo appear in crisp white alongside the full-color club crest. Green shorts and black socks with green turnovers complete the uniform.
As a special tribute to the fanbase, the interior of the shirt is sublimated with the names of all 18,804 club season ticket holders for the 26-27 campaign. The kit debuted with a limited initial release of 500 units on the club's online store before rolling out to the physical shop at El Sardinero.
Giugliano 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Italian Serie C club Giugliano Calcio 1928 and technical partner Legea have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The Campania-based club, nicknamed the Tigrotti, continue their collaboration with the domestic sportswear brand for the upcoming league campaign.
The Legea Giugliano 26-27 home shirt embraces the club's traditional gialloblù identity with a classic horizontal striped design. Bold blue hoops run across the bright yellow torso, complemented by solid yellow sleeves, subtle blue trim on the cuffs, and a matching crew collar. The chest features the club's tiger crest alongside Legea branding and local principal sponsor graphics.
The Legea Giugliano 26-27 away shirt delivers an ornate design inspired by local classical architecture. Set on an off-white base, the jersey showcases subtle fresco-style illustrations in warm sand tones, highlighted by classical columns, intricate motifs, and the Roman numerals MCMXXVIII honoring the club's founding year of 1928. Matching sand-colored trim on the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs rounds off the look.
Austria Lustenau Release Special-Edition 26-27 "Vintage" Kit
Austrian club SC Austria Lustenau has unveiled a special-edition jersey, dubbed the "Vintage" kit, created in collaboration with Italian brand Erreà. The limited-edition shirt was launched for the friendly match against German giants FC Schalke 04 at the Sun Minimeal Arena.
The Erreà Austria Lustenau 26-27 "Vintage" jersey comes in an off-white cream base adorned with a subtle all-over floral damask pattern. It is complemented by a dark green polo collar with dual gold pinstripes, an aesthetic echoed on the matching ribbed sleeve cuffs. To complete the clean retro look, the club crest, Erreà chest logo, and Sun Minimeal front sponsor are all rendered in monochrome dark green.
On the back, the retro styling continues with an elegant serif typeface in green for the player names and squad numbers. The release represents another custom design from Erreà in their first season outfitting the Austrian side, after taking over the club's technical contract ahead of the 26-27 campaign.
Betting Ban: Brazilian Club Vila Nova Announce BYD Main Shirt Sponsor Deal
Brazilian club Vila Nova FC has officially announced Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD as its new primary front-of-shirt sponsor. Described by the club as the largest commercial partnership in its history, the agreement places the BYD logo prominently on the chest of the team's Volt Sport kits through the end of 2026, with an option to extend into 2027.
The sponsorship is executed in collaboration with Saga, an authorized dealership network representing BYD in Brazil, whose small logo appears directly underneath the main BYD mark. The automotive manufacturer replaces previous shirt sponsor Bet da Sorte, following a wave of regulatory restrictions on betting companies operating in Brazilian football.
Currently fighting at the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B table and chasing promotion to the top flight, Vila Nova is set to debut the redesigned shirts immediately. The landmark agreement secures vital financial stability for the club's promotion push while expanding BYD's growing footprint across South American football.
Legia Warsaw Release First Adidas Originals Collection in Decades
Legia Warsaw and Adidas have officially launched an all-new Originals lifestyle collection, marking the club's first dedicated project under the iconic Trefoil banner in decades. The retro-infused streetwear range draws heavily on vintage terrace fashion and archival sportswear aesthetics.
Rendered in Legia's traditional palette of green, white, and black, the drop includes classic full-zip track jackets, hoodies, track pants, and t-shirts. Every piece is detailed with Adidas' signature Trefoil logo and prominent Three Stripes down the sleeves and legs. Fans are also treated to two distinct badge options across the garments, with items arriving with either the club's modern crest or the iconic circular 'eLka' emblem.
The Adidas Originals Legia Warsaw collection is available now through the club's official online fan store and selected physical locations. Prices range from 259 PLN for t-shirts to 419 PLN (60-95 EUR) for the full-zip track tops.
