Interview | Assou Ekotto: "Sponsor? I Just Get My Boots on eBay"
Mar 11, 2016, by Chris
Former Spurs left-back Assou Ekotto has revealed in an interview with Canal+ why he does not rely on a boot sponsor but just buys his boots on eBay. The Cameroon international, who is now at Saint-Etienne, also showed off his black Adidas Predator Mania Boots in the interview with the French TV channel.
Assou Ekotto Just Buys His Boots on eBay
Assou-Ekotto presents his original Adidas Predator Mania 2002 World Cup Boots.
Assou-Ekotto, who has already laced up in various different old Adidas Predator Boots this season, told Canal+ the following about his boot choices.
"I'd rather be free than to prostitute myself for a sponsor. In all honesty, when you're an African player, it's not that interesting to have a sponsor. When you're European, it's better because business is done in Europe."
The Saint-Etienne defender then explained that he acquires his gear the same way most regular people do: by trawling through eBay listings.
"I buy shoes for €30 (approx £23). It's a good price for comfortable boots. You can find them on eBay, and they're not expensive "Being fashionable is expensive, but you're more distinguished to be vintage."
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Cracovia 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new KS Cracovia home kit was released today. It is made by Puma and will be worn in the 26-27 Ekstraklasa.
The Puma KS Cracovia 26-27 home jersey features a classic look in the club's traditional white and red stripes. The launch of the kit celebrates the 120th anniversary of the oldest sports club in Poland.
KRC Genk 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Belgian club KRC Genk have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Made by Nike, the new shirts will be worn in the upcoming Belgian Pro League campaign.
The Nike KRC Genk 26-27 home and away shirts introduce a fresh look for the team while maintaining the club's traditional blue and white colors. The official launch was highlighted across the club's social media platforms, accompanied by a reveal video and multiple photos showcasing the new designs.
Viktoria Plzen 26-27 Away Kit Released
Czech club FC Viktoria Plzeň and Macron have officially unveiled the team's new away kit for the 26-27 season. The design is rooted in the region's agricultural heritage, symbolizing a bond with the land and the value of the harvest.
The Macron Viktoria Plzen 26-27 away jersey introduces a unique and earthy color palette, featuring a dark gold base complemented by shades of brown. A complex sublimated graphic covers the front of the shirt, blending abstract shapes and a subtle net-like pattern. This distinctive aesthetic is meant to evoke the imagery of cultivated fields and agricultural dedication.
Adding contrast to the dark gold and brown base, the Macron FC Viktoria Plzen 26-27 away football shirt incorporates black detailing on the classic crew-neck collar and the sleeve cuffs. The Macron Hero logo on the right breast and the reimagined FC Viktoria Plzeň crest on the left are both applied in crisp white, standing out clearly against the darker background in a negative monochrome style.
Further bespoke details can be found on the jersey's necklines. The inner back neck is customized with the club's traditional colors, the Czech phrase "Ať stále vítězí Viktoria" (May Viktoria always win), and Macron's "Designed in Bologna" stamp. On the outer back of the neck, the acronym FCVP is prominently printed in white.
