Happy Birthday | Not Always Mercurials - Here Is Eden Hazard's Full Boot History
Jan 7, 2018, by Chris
Eden Hazard, Belgium international and Chelsea striker, celebrates his 27th birthday yesterday. The Belgian striker is Nike's face of the Ultra Flyknit soccer boot and is set to be one of the main players of the next-gen Nike Mercurial. However, Hazard has not always laced up in Nike speed boots.
First Years as Professional - Nike Tiempo and Mercurial
Eden Hazard joined Chelsea in 2012 from Lille, five years after his first senior match.
Hazard, a product of Lille's and Tubize's youth system, made his senior debut in 2007 at the age of 16. And while he wore Nike's Mercurial soccer boots in his first senior match, he also laced up in the Nike Tiempo Legend soccer boots between 2007 and 2012 very often, interestingly.
Eden Hazard Joins Chelsea - Says Goodbye to Nike's Most Classic Pro Player Boot and Receives First Signature Boots
When Hazard joined Chelsea, he quickly became one of the Premier League's biggest stars. He therefore was one of the players to headline the Nike Green Speed ACC II football boots in 2012. He also never again laced up in Nike Tiempo boots since he joined the Blues, and never used Nike's high-cut Mercurial Superfly boots.
In May 2015, Eden Hazard received a unique signature boot from Nike honoring Eden Hazard's great season which saw him win the Premier League with Chelsea and the PFA Player of the Year award individually.
In September 2017, the Belgian superstar became the main face of a whole boot silo for the first time when Nike launched the all-new Nike Ultra Flyknit soccer cleats.
The Nike Ultra Flyknit is not a regular boot silo but a cleat to show off what's the future of the Nike Mercurial, so Eden Hazard will very say goodbye to the cleat in late February 2018 with the launch of the all-new next-gen Nike Mercurial Vapor 12.
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Newcastle United 26-27 Goalkeeper Away Kit Leaked - Accidentally Sent Out by JD Sports
The new Newcastle United 26-27 goalkeeper away shirt has been leaked in an unusual manner. X user @JakeWeir02 who ordered the Scotland goalkeeper away kit from retailer JD Sports surprisingly received the unreleased Newcastle goalkeeper shirt instead.
The Newcastle United 26-27 goalkeeper away jersey features a simple design, combining a sky blue base with dark logos and accents. It has the same retro crest that is also present on the club's 2026-2027 away shirt, which it is set to be released alongside.
Manchester United 26-27 Away Kit Revealed By Stormzy
Manchester United has posted a new image of Stormzy wearing their 26-27 away kit, to be launched tomorrow.
Manchester United has officially teased its upcoming 26-27 away kit, confirming that the new Adidas shirt will be released on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. Following a series of leaks and an early appearance by British rapper Stormzy wearing the unreleased shirt, the official launch will finally unveil the blue design that pays homage to the River Irwell and the club's classic 1988 away kit.
Manchester United 26-27 Away Kit Leaked - 14 Official Images
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The new Real Racing Club 26-27 home and away kits were officially released today, to be worn in La Liga after the club secured promotion.
Made by local brand Austral, the new Racing Santander 26-27 home and away shirts
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EA Sports has officially unveiled the cover for the FC 27 Ultimate Edition, confirming that Kylian Mbappe will be the face of this year's game. The announcement was made across social media on July 21, marking Mbappe's return as the primary cover athlete for the popular football gaming franchise.
Mbappé previously featured on the covers of FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23 before the series transitioned to the EA Sports FC branding.
The official cover image showcases Mbappe prominently, generating significant excitement among fans ahead of the game's expected release around September. Following this initial cover reveal, EA Sports has scheduled a full official reveal event for July 23, where fans can expect to see the first detailed footage and learn about new features coming to the FC 27 title.
Sparta Prague 26-27 Away Kit Released - Trefoil
Following the launch of their home shirt earlier this month, the new AC Sparta Prague 26-27 away kit has been officially released. Manufactured by Adidas, the new away uniform will be worn by the Czech side during the upcoming 2026-2027 season.
The Adidas AC Sparta Prague 26-27 away shirt introduces a classic and minimalist look with a predominantly white base. The standout feature of the design is the inclusion of the classic Adidas Originals Trefoil logo on the chest. This marks the first time since 1992 that the retro logo has appeared on a Sparta Prague kit.
Motherwell 26-27 Away Kit Released
Motherwell Football Club has officially launched its new 26-27 away kit. Designed by Macron, the new shirt follows the release of the club's home kit earlier this month, outfitting the team for the upcoming Scottish Premiership campaign.
The new Macron Motherwell 26-27 away jersey introduces a fresh bespoke design tailored for the club's travels. It basically inverts the home kit - a maroon base is combined with amber.
