Closer Look: Adidas Predator Mania 2002 Football Boots
With Adidas having released the next generation of the Predator this week, we take a look back at one of the most iconic Adidas Predator soccer cleats in history, the Adidas Predator Mania 2002 World Cup football boots. Thanks to Pro Direct and boot collector Toffem for the pictures.
Released in 2002, the year of the World Cup in Japan and South Korea, the Adidas Predator Mania 2002 were worn by Zidane, Beckham and Ballack, to name just a few.
Throwback | Adidas Predator Mania TRX 2002 Soccer Cleats
Designed with Far Eastern stylistic elements in mind, the Adidas Predator Mania introduced a new look for the Predator that is still one of the most iconic soccer cleats in history.
The Adidas Predator Mania 2002 football boot featured a fold-over tongue with a new strap to help keep the cover in place along with reinforced heel protection and updated swerve elements. Just as previous Predators, they had a k-leather upper.
Just as the previous generation of the Adidas Predator, the Predator Precision 2000, the Adidas Predator Mania 2002 football boot had a TRX sole plate that gave players the option to swap studs for adaptability to changing pitch conditions.
The Adidas Predator Mania 2002 was launched in the iconic Black / White /Red colorway. Adidas brought out a few other editions, including the famous Champagne colorway worn by Beckham.
Is the Adidas Predator Mania 2002 football boot you all-time favorite Predator? Comment below.
Rumor: Newcastle United Set to Sign ElevenLabs as Main Kit Sponsor?
Newcastle United may be on the verge of signing a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with the AI-powered audio company ElevenLabs - prominent fan account @NUFCgallowgate posted a series of teaser graphics on X, directly linking the club's crest with the tech firm's logo and fueling discussions about a potential commercial partnership for the upcoming seasons.
The speculation was further amplified by a high-quality digital mock-up shared by the same account. The render showcases the Adidas Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit featuring the ElevenLabs logo prominently across the chest.
The Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit releases on 10 June 2026, so a new sponsor deal would come just in time.
Would you like to see ElevenLabs become the new main sponsor for Newcastle United? Let us know in the comments below.
RC Lens 26-27 Away Kit Teased
French club RC Lens has officially teased its new Adidas 2026-27 away kit, with a full reveal scheduled for June 6 at the iconic twin slag heaps in Loos-en-Gohelle.
The teaser video features the hashtag #MentalitéCharbonneur, heavily leaning into the club's deep-rooted coal mining heritage.
The Lens 2026-2027 away jersey features a green and black colorway, a fitting tribute to the region's historical landscapes.
