UNICEF Charity Match - The Boots Worn by Legends Such as Cafu, Figo and Ronaldinho - Part 2
Nov 16, 2015, by Chris
After we yesterday took a closer look at the boots worn by the 'Great Britain & Ireland' squad in Saturday's UNICEF Charity match at Old Trafford, we today analyze the cleats worn by the Rest Of The World squad. Managed by Carlo Ancelotti, the Rest Of The World selection features such legendary players as Edwin van der Sar, Cafu, Fernando Hierro, Luis Figo, Ronaldinho and Robert Pires.
While there were again various special boot choices including the on-pitch debut of the next-gen Nike Tiempo Legend 6 Boots in a blackout version, some of the players who were set to take part in the match including Zidane, Vieira and Maxwell were not able to participate in light of the tragic events in Paris.
UNICEF Charity Match - Rest Of The World - Boots
Edwin van der Sar - Solar Red Adidas Ace
Manchester United goalkeeper legend Edwin van der Sar laced up in the synthetic version of the Solar Red Adidas Ace 2015 Boots.
Raimond van der Gouw - Black / Solar Yellow Adidas Ace
Whereas van der Sar laced up in the latest colorway of the Adidas Ace, Raimond van der Gouw, who played 37 matches for Man Utd, opted for the launch colorway of Adidas' control boot.
Cafu - Solar Yellow Adidas X
Cafu was one of the few players of the charity match who wore the Adidas 'Chaos' Boot (Adidas X), whereas almost all other players opted for Adidas control silo (Adidas Ace).
Fernando Hierro - Black Adidas Ace
Real Madrid legend Fernando Hierro laced up in the classy black and silver colorway of the Adidas Ace.
Fernando Couto - Solar Red Adidas X
Portuguese defender Fernando Couto, who played for teams such as Porto, Parma, Barcelona and Lazio, was the second player who wore Adidas' Chaos Boot.
Mikael Silvestre - Puma King Top di
In the same fashion as Sol Campbell, Mikael Silvestre laced up in the classic Puma King Top di Cleat.
Luis Figo - Volt Nike Magista Opus (Custom)
Luis Figo managed to receive a customized pair of the Nike Magista Opus Boots with a Nike Interact sole plate directly from Nike's special factory in Montebelluna, Italy.
Robert Pires - Electric Blue Puma evoSPEED SL Leather + evoSPEED 1.4 Sole Plate
Whereas Silvestre and Campbell chose a classic Puma Boot, Robert Pires entered the pitch wearing the Electric Blue puma evoSPEED SL Leather Boot with the sole plate of the Puma evoSPEED 1.4.
Park Ji-sung - Wolf Grey Nike Tiempo Legend V
Park Ji-sung, who retired last year, laced up in the striking Wolf Grey and Green Strike Nike Tiempo Legend V Boots.
Clarence Seedorf - White / Gold / Black Adidas Adipure IV
Released in 2011, Clarence Seedorf laced up in the classy white, black and golden paint job of the fourth generation of the Adidas Adipure.
Ronaldinho - Anthracite Nike Tiempo Legend
Even though Nike released a special white and golden Nike Tiempo Legend Boot for Ronaldinho not long ago, the Brazil superstar already switched to the latest paint job of Nike's modern heritage boot.
Dwight Yorke - Black / White Adidas Gloro
Former Tobagonian midfielder Dwight Yorke laced up in the black and white Adidas Gloro Football Boots.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - White Nike Magista Obra
Solskjaer was the only player to sport a boot with the 'revolutionary' Dynamic Fit collar.
Patrick Kluivert - Squadron Blue Nike Mercurial Vapor X
Patrick Kluivert opted for ultimate speed and lockdown wearing the cutting-edge low-cut version of the Nike Mercurial Boots.
Landon Donovan - Blackout Next-Gen Nike Tiempo Legend 6
Even though Landon Donovan already showed off the black next-gen Nike Tiempo Legend Boots some days ago, the former US international gave the sixth generation of the Nike Tiempo Legend Boots a relatively unexpected on-pitch debut.
Special | Christian Karembeu - 14 Katana TRX
Former French international Christian Karembeu missed the match on Saturday due to the Paris attacks. Nevertheless, we are still keen to know which boots he wore in the Corazon Classic charity match between Real Madrid Leyendas and Liverpool Legends this summer. So we would be glad if you could help out us.
Update - big thanks to Stephan Baker: Karembeu has been wearing the Katana TRX Boots, made by Swiss sportswear company Fourteen.
Do you know what Christian Karembeu was wearing? Let us know in the comments below, and also check out Part 1 if you haven't so yet.
Adidas Flamengo 26-27 EQT Collection Released
Adidas and Flamengo have officially launched the club's new Equipment (EQT) retro collection, making the Rubro-Negro the first Brazilian club to receive the iconic line. Inspired by the brand's seminal 1991 and 1992 aesthetics, the 1990s-themed capsule ditches the modern CRF monogram in favor of Flamengo's historic rowing crest with crossed oars and an anchor, placed alongside the classic Adidas Trefoil text logo. The lifestyle collection features five pieces including a color-blocked windbreaker jacket, crewneck sweatshirt, track pants, and graphic t-shirts in the club's signature red, black, and white color scheme.
Go Ahead Eagles 26-27 Third Kit Released
Dutch Eredivisie club Go Ahead Eagles and technical sponsor Stanno have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Named "Our Holy Waters," the design serves as a thematic companion to this season's "Our Holy Ground" home and away jerseys, shifting the focus to the club's deep connection with the IJssel river.
The Stanno Go Ahead Eagles 26-27 third shirt is built around an off-white base with fine vertical pinstripes running down the front. The centerpiece of the design is a detailed historic cog ship illustration across the torso, celebrating the Hanseatic maritime history of Deventer. Rich forest green decorates the folded collar and sleeve cuffs, complemented by gold trim and "GAE" lettering embroidered on the collar insert. Sponsor logos and branding appear in a metallic copper-bronze shade, alongside a recolored green and gold club crest.
Matching off-white shorts with green side piping and socks featuring the club's eagle crest complete the full kit. The Go Ahead Eagles 2026-27 third kit is available to purchase immediately through the club's official online store.
EFL Trophy Set to Become 'Jersey Mike's Trophy'
The EFL Trophy is set for another commercial rebrand, with American fast-food chain Jersey Mike's Subs closing in on a record-breaking title sponsorship agreement. The English Football League is finalizing a five-year contract worth approximately £5 million to officially rename the competition the Jersey Mike's Trophy.
The landmark partnership represents the most lucrative commercial deal in the history of the tournament. Participating clubs from League One and League Two, alongside invited Category One academy sides, will benefit from boosted prize money, starting with an initial pool of around £900,000 this season. The agreement directly supports Jersey Mike's major expansion into the UK and Ireland, where the US brand plans to roll out up to 400 store locations.
This move adds yet another chapter to the competition's long lineage of commercial title sponsors. Most recently titled the Vertu Motors Trophy, the tournament has previously operated under numerous memorable names, including the Papa Johns Trophy, Checkatrade Trophy, Johnstone's Paint Trophy, and the nostalgic LDV Vans Trophy.
No More Predator? Pedri Spotted in Next-Gen Adidas adiPURE Whiteout Prototype Boots
FC Barcelona and Spain midfield maestro Pedri has been spotted testing a whiteout prototype of the all-new Adidas adiPURE boots. Following Bayern Munich center-back Jonathan Tah, who stepped out in test pairs earlier this month, Pedri is now the most high-profile Adidas athlete seen taking the unreleased silhouette out onto the pitch.
The sighting comes as Adidas prepares to bring back the revered adiPURE silo for 2027, officially phasing out the Copa series to establish adiPURE as the brand's primary touch-and-leather boot alongside the Predator and F50. The next-generation adiPURE is engineered to combine classic heritage with modern speed, incorporating a plush Pureleather forefoot, a lightweight technical mesh quarter, a free-floating tongue, and a redesigned Adiframe soleplate.
While Pedri has been one of the central figures representing the Predator line, even rocking his personalized "Predri" signature branding, he has occasionally flirted with Copa models during training in previous seasons. Testing the whiteout prototype strongly indicates that Adidas might be positioning the Spanish technician as the premier ambassador to spearhead the revived adiPURE range ahead of its official debut in early 2027.
Steven Bergwijn Wears Unreleased Nike Kobe Mercurial Boots
The Nike Mercurial Mamba soccer cleats are set to be launched on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.