In Detail | Assou-Ekotto Shows Off Gold Nike Air Legend Ronaldinho Boots in Monaco Clash
Aug 21, 2017, by Chris
Benoît Assou-Ekotto is famous for wearing classic and iconic football boots, and now the FC Metz left back has again caught our eyes as he laced up in one of the most famous soccer cleats Nike ever released - the golden Nike Air Legend R10 soccer cleat that Nike exclusively released for Ronaldinho in 2006.
Assou-Ekotto Laces Up in Gold Nike Air Legend R10 Boots
Up-close with Benoît Assou-Ekotto's current boots.
Launched ahead of the knockout stage of the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the golden Nike Air Legend R10 Ronaldinho Boots are based on the Nike Air Legend Cleats, with only a few customizations for Ronaldinho. First, there's Ronaldinho's initial R on the iconic tongue instead of the regular version's Swoosh, and second, the heel of the gold Nike Air Legend R10 Football Boots showed the Brazil national team's 5 stars.
The Nike Air Legend R10 football boots feature a soft Kangaroo leather upper. The cleats have a fiber-glass outer-sole with Air Zoom-technology to be shock-absorbent without compromising on the flexibility.
Assou-Ekotto also laced up in the rare black and golden Nike Air Legend R10 soccer cleats this season. Last season, he regularly played with classic Adidas Predator, but now the Nike Air Legend seems to be his boot of choice.
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No More Kappa: Real Valladolid Announce Reebok Kit Deal
Real Valladolid has officially announced a new kit supplier agreement with Reebok, replacing Kappa. The partnership marks a significant return for the brand to Spanish football and will see Reebok serve as the club's technical sponsor until the summer of 2029. This three-year deal will officially commence from the 2026-27 season.
The announcement event took place on July 4, 2026, at the historic Valladolid Cathedral. To celebrate the start of this new era, the presentation featured a special live performance by the Escuela Municipal de Música de Valladolid, who played a symphonic rendition of the club's anthem.
As part of the agreement brokered via SportsHubGroup, Reebok will manufacture all match and training kits for Real Valladolid. Additionally, the brand will release exclusive fan products and lifestyle collections for the club's supporters over the course of the next three seasons.
Blaublitz Akita 26-27 Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Blaublitz Akita have unveiled their new 2026-27 kits. Made by Athleta, the new kits feature a distinct design inspired by the concept of weaving.
The Athleta Blaublitz Akita 2026-27 kits are designed around the theme of weaving, reflected in a woven pattern on the shirts, symbolizing the unity of the stakeholders spinning their efforts onto the pitch.
The new Athleta Blaublitz Akita 2026-27 kits will be available to pre-order starting July 6, 2026, with deliveries planned ahead of the start of the new league season.
