After SG Boots Caused Injury? Neymar Wears AG Mercurial Boots Against Croatia
Update: Neymar continued with the AG-Pro Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 boots in today's friendly against Croatia. Do you think he'll wear them at the World Cup as well? Let us know in the comments below the article.
Neymar made his long awaited return to full training yesterday wearing an interesting pair of football boots. Neymar has been missing from first-team action for three months after he sustained a foot injury in February.
In February 2018, the Brazilian broke his metatarsal during a Ligue 1 match against Europa League runners-up, Marseille. Back then, there were rumors that his injury was caused by the brand-new Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 SG (Soft Ground) football boots. Now Neymar returned to training wearing AG-Pro boots.
Neymar Trains in Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 AG Cleats
Here is a close-up picture of the boots worn by Neymar in training yesterday.
The Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 AG that Neymar used in his first full training after his injury seem to be the same as the standard edition of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 AG-Pro football boots by Nike. The Nike Mercurial Vapor VI 360 Elite AG-Pro football boots provide a 360 degree fit for speed on artificial ground surfaces.
Apart from the Artificial-ground (AG) studs for use on synthetic grass pitches, the Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 AG-Pro soccer cleats are the same as the FG edition. The Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 2018 boot features a 360-degree Flyknit construction that wraps the players' foot for a secure second-skin fit.
It is not known why Neymar used the AG-Pro version of the Nike Mercurial Vapor 360 football boots, even though it seems quite logical that he is wearing them to avoid a new injury (less pressure on his feet). In fact, Neymar said that said he is feeling "afraid" ahead of his return from injury and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
"I want to lose this fear as quickly as possible so I can make the World Cup," said the PSG star. "People have always been cheerful during my stay in Brazil and this has helped me on a daily basis, with the tension, but I can't stop a million things from happening in my head and yes, I'm afraid!"
Neymar conceded the injury has left him in a "difficult moment," and he said, "nobody is more anxious than me and nobody is more afraid than me."
Neymar is expected to play in Brazil's friendly against Croatia on June 3.
What do you think of this? Do you that Neymar will wear the boots in an official match? Drop us a line below.
Erling Haaland Matches Hair Tie Color to Norway Kits
Erling Haaland has brought a unique level of coordination to the 2026 World Cup by matching his Kknekki hair ties to Norway's matchday uniforms.
The striker opted for a black hair tie to perfectly complement Norway's black away shirt, following up on a previous match against Iraq where he paired a red hairband with the nation's traditional red home kit.
The accessory, made by the Norwegian brand Bon Dep in which Haaland holds a financial stake, has proven highly effective at keeping his signature hairstyle intact and has quickly gone viral online, driving significant sales and search interest.
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The Tor Sports Hamilton Academical 2026-27 home jersey features the club's classic white and red hoops, enhanced with subtle floral detailing inspired by the three cinquefoils found in the club badge, which are drawn from the Clan Hamilton coat of arms.
Complementing the home shirt, the Tor Sports Hamilton Academical 2026-27 away jersey incorporates more prominent cinquefoil graphics across a clean navy base.
Altach 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new SCR Altach home kit for the 2026-27 Austrian Bundesliga season has been revealed.
Produced by Jako, the latest release features the city's postcode 6844 debossed all over the shirt.
Gold Nike Mamba Barcelona 26-27 Training Shirt Leaked
Barcelona kit expert @memorabilia1899 has given us a visual look at the Barcelona 2026-27 Mamba away training kit, modeled by Fermín López.
The new away training shirt is designed to complement Barcelona's upcoming away match kit.
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The Macron Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2026-27 home jersey features the club's traditional red and blue color scheme. To launch the new strip, the club conducted a special photoshoot at Inverness Castle, showcasing the kit in the South Tower Roof Terrace, Rose Window Room, and Mirror Room.
FC Vaduz 26-27 Home Kit Released
FC Vaduz have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 2026-27 Swiss Super League season. Made by Puma, the release introduces a modern update to the Liechtenstein-based club's traditional look.
The Puma FC Vaduz 2026-27 home shirt retains the split front panel design seen in the previous season but replaces the former burgundy half with a clean white section. This red and white half-and-half design is complemented by a white collar and new reflective club crests on the chest. Additionally, UBS makes its debut as the primary front-of-shirt sponsor, taking over from Dieci.
The FC Vaduz 2026-27 home uniform is completed with red shorts and white socks.
Portadown FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portadown FC, competing in the NIFL Premiership, has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 season. The launch was accompanied by the slogan "...and I'm going HOME", signaling a strong connection to the club's roots and generating excitement among supporters ahead of the new campaign.
Trabzonspor 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Fourth Kits Released - Available Now
Update: The new Trabzonspor 26-27 kits are available now.
Trabzonspor and Joma have officially released the club's new 2026-27 kit collection. The set features four distinct designs, unveiled by the Turkish club under the campaign slogan "En güzel formalar #BizdeVar".
The Joma Trabzonspor 2026-27 home kit features the thickest stripes seen during the brand's partnership with the club, presenting the classic claret and blue colors in a bold layout. The collection is completed by a solid blue away kit, a maroon third kit, and a black alternative fourth kit, offering a wide variety of options for the upcoming campaign.
