Happy Birthday! Here's Gerard Pique's Full Boot History
Another high-profile player to celebrate his birthday today is FC Barcelona center back Gerard Pique, who's turned 30. Although he has become one of most loved players at Barcelona, Pique's professional career started off with Manchester United and also included a year on loan at Zaragoza.
Boots-wise meanwhile, Pique never departed from the brand with which it all started, Nike, and instead only switched between some of the Swoosh's offerings through the years.
Starting out at United, Pique was wearing Nike Air Zoom Total 90 III boots in the trademark red and white colorway. Despite making his first-team debut at the age of 18, Pique didn't really make the breakthrough at United, in part due to the immense presence of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic at the center of defense.
As early as in October 2005, Pique made the jump to the Nike Tiempo, the boot silo he would go on to wear to this date. Pique went on loan to Zaragoza in 2006-07 before returning to United for a final season, during which he would make nine league and three Champions League appearances.
Joining Barcelona together with Pep Guardiola in 2008, Pique became a starter almost right away and even managed to defend the Champions League title he won with United the season before. He's also won the Euros (twice) and World Cup with Spain, as well as six league and four cup titles with Barcelona, one Premier League title with Manchester United and a combined four Champions League titles between both clubs.
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Portugal Players to Wear Special Diogo Jota Tribute Bracelets at 2026 World Cup
The Portugal national team will wear special tribute bracelets throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup in memory of Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away last summer. The initiative comes from Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, who personally gifted the custom accessories to the players and staff ahead of the tournament.
Each custom bracelet features the individual player's name alongside Diogo Jota's name, serving as a constant reminder of their late teammate. The squad is set to keep the bracelets on during all of their matches in the World Cup, honoring Jota's legacy on the biggest stage in international football.
Manchester United 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - 7 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 7 new pictures of the Manchester United 26-27 third kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The Manchester United 26-27 third kit is inspired by the Lancashire rose and pays homage to the Salford Lads Club, incorporating design elements from the club's entrance signage.
The kit is mainly off-white with dark green and maroon accents, featuring a Lancashire rose pattern on the shirt and shorts, and a bespoke sign-off badge on the back collar with 'Manchester United Football Club' text.
EXCLUSIVE: Adidas To Release 'Chaos vs Control' Boots Pack - 2026 World Cup Finals?
Adidas will release a new 'Chaos vs Control' soccer cleat pack on July 8. The Adidas Chaos vs Control pack might serve as a special 2026 World Cup boots pack, with a timing that would be perfectly placed to capitalize on the tournament's peak stages as the knockout rounds get underway.
We have no further details about the Adidas Chaos vs Control pack yet, but the name suggests a striking two-sided design concept, representing the two opposing boots - Predator & F50 Hyperfast.
The Adidas Chaos vs Control pack will be available from Wednesday, July 8.
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