Predator Precision-Inspired | Paul Pogba Receives Custom Adidas Sobakov Sneakers For 2018 World Cup Title
Aug 24, 2018, by Chris
Adidas has delivered a customised Sobakov sneaker to Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba to reward his 2018 World Cup title. Pogba revealed the shoes on Instagram filming himself opening the package.
🤫#SOBAKOV @adidasfootball #heretocreate pic.twitter.com/C5FRFcHYWM
— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) August 23, 2018
Released in July 2018, the Sobakov sneaker is Adidas' latest football-inspired sneaker that blends the worlds of lifestyle and performance with Predator stripes. The design of the sneaker is inspired by the Adidas Predator Precision 2000 football boot.
All-white colorway relased a few weeks ago
Adidas Sobakov Paul Pogba Custom 2018 World Cup Reward Sneakers
Delivered in a one-off box designed with Pogba's name and squad number accompanied by two stars to recognise the French World Cup successes in 1998 and 2018, the special edition Sobakov sneakers for Paul Pogba come with the French tricolour on the Predator Precision-styled stripes. They feature a smart cream suede upper.
In addition to the sneakers, Paul Pogba also received a replica of the 2018 World Cup Final Telstar 18 ball with two stars and the details of the 2018 World Cup final fixture, location and date against Croatia.
The Adidas Sobakov sneaker for Pogba is expected to have been solely created for Paul Pogba.
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Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
Inter Milan officially debuted their new Nike 26-27 third kit on the pitch during a dramatic 5-3 Serie A comeback victory against Udinese at the San Siro, just hours after its official unveiling.
Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
Adidas Croatia 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Leaked - 4 Real Images
Vietnamese kit expert jerseyreview has leaked 4 new real images of the new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home & away kits, which will be released soon.
The new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home kit retains the traditional red and white checkerboard pattern but incorporates ancient Glagolitic script graphics into the red squares, symbolizing Croatian cultural identity.
The new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 away kit features lace-inspired graphics, drawing from Croatia's rich tradition of intricate lace-making.
