Ajax 1997-98 Home Shirt

This Soccer equipment Umbro Ajax football shirt dates from the 1997-98 season, and decorated like a great player like Michael Laudrup Ajax, Jari Litmanen, Sunday Oliseh, Nwankwo Kanu and Frank De Boer. During the 97/98 season team record Eredivise and KNVB Cup double, as the club enjoy growing in the mid nineties. A hot-bed for young talented players, the current release of Ajax shirt already claimed the fourth European Cup in 1995, to add another great chapter of history the red and white jersey.

The icons in the world of football, the history behind the design of a white shirt with red vertical stripes is actually not the most romantic. The design dates back to, season 1911 when the club was promoted to the Dutch soccer league for the first time. Ajax were forced to change their kit for Sparta Rotterdam have the same clothes, and to leave the strip does not exist, the newcomers should change their kits, so they chose to white shorts and white shirt with a broad, vertical red stripe over chest and back.

Ajax soccer jersey 1997/98 designed and manufactured by Umbro, the kit supplier for more than ten years until the 99/00 season when adidas took over. Other long-term relationship with the club sponsor ABN AMRO is a feature in this shirt, and which adopts a vertical design with their brand when they supported the club from 1991 to 2008.

The main features of the Ajax soccer jersey is the top club, which appears on the shirt no less than 9 times! This vision of the Greek hero Ajax, who still today, is the latest addition to the clothes after returning to work in 1990 to an abstract version of the previous badge. The new logo still sported a portrait of Ajax, but drawn with only 11 lines to symbolize the 11 players the football team.

Other features are proud of Ajax 97/98 jersey is the "School of Excellence 'symbol, since the mid-nineties if you were a promising young footballer Ajax is the place to be! Club who can boast of great players pass through their ranks, which include: Marco Van Basten, Dennis Bergkamp, ​​Johan Cruyff, Frank de Boer, Ronald de Boer, Edgar Davids, Patrick Kluivert, Clarence Seedorf, Edwin van der Sar, Marc Overmars, Ronald Koeman, Wesley Sneijder, Michael Laudrup, Brian Laudrup , Nwankwo Kanu, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Luis Suarez and Cristian Chivu ... so much more!

Ajax football shirt is a classic in world football, it's iconic and symbolizes the brand of football is celebrated throughout the game. For this reason it is difficult for any producer to deviate from the approved design, but during the season 1997/98, Umbro certainly managed to make a number of eye-catching!

Puma V1.11 Football Boots - Blackouts

We think it's universally agreed within the boots community, that blackouts are the coolest boots out there, especially when they're a prototype pair. Well, imagine our complete and utter awe when these Puma football boots arrived at SoccerEquipmenttoday.

We're due an update for the innovative Puma v1 speed football boots, and going off these blacked out versions, we've got plenty to look forward to!


We don't want to give too much away at the moment, instead we just want to show off these blackout v1.11's in all their glory, and hope you'll agree they look stunning!

What is clear from these versions, which we recently spotted being play tested by Peter Lovenkrands, is that the new Puma v1.11 football boots are once again incorporating lightweight materials and technologies to continue the v1's speed theme.

Visible on the heel is Puma's special UNI technology, which makes the v1.11 the third generation to incorporate this, where the upper material is stitched rather than glued to the sole, providing the perfect fit by perfectly replicating the unique Puma Aptolast.

Puma look to have engineered an upper that is made from the same microfibre material all over, rather than integrating a textile material. And they've also redesigned the lace cover, for a smooth kicking area and unique look.

We're sure there's going to be plenty more tech info and advancements we can report on when the new Puma v1.11 soccer cleats are finally officially unveiled. But for the time being, we're going to have to drool over these blackout football boots, but to be honest we don't really mind!

NRL'S State of Origin - QLD Dominance...Again

   Hey again everyone,

   Its SportsBlogger here again and this time were going to touch on the most famous of all NRL games, State Of Origin. The rivarly between NSW (New South Wales) and QLD (Queensland) has never been a secret, each state continually attempts to dominate the other, especially when it comes to Rugby League. For the past 5 years the Maroons (QLD) have run circles around the Blues with a back line which has been dubbed the best back line to have ever have played in Australian football. With what has seemed to be the most flawless back line ever things are looking bleaker and bleaker for our good old Blues. With Darren Lockyear hanging up his boots at the end of this season hopes of a degrading QLD team are high, but with quality replacements available I believe its going to be several years of doom and gloom before the Blues can reclaim there glory. Theres always that outside chance at a blindside win and thats what NSW supporters will be hoping for again this year.

   Come-On Blues lets take it back!

Nike CR Mercurial Vapor 7 Football Boots – Black/Volt/Dark Shadow

As with the first signature boot Cristiano Ronaldo, Nike has released a boot CR7 Vapor Nike Safari displays the current print in striking tonal black, plus there are all high-performance innovation we have come to expect from the range of Mercurial.

Originally inspired by running shoes Nike Air Safari was introduced in 1987. print has been resurgence in the evolution of both the boot of Cristiano Ronaldo, wrapped around the boot and a rope to the effects of blacked-out thick, with typical volt green geometric pattern on the heel and watered trademark wrap forefoot.

You can expect to Soccer equipment CR Superfly Vapor III football boots are dominating the headlines, because their shoes Cristiano Ronaldo will be stepping onto the field wearing. But keep in mind it is the Mercurial Vapor Superfly which paved the way for Mercurial - and is the original boot Nike Speed!

Nike Mercurial Vapor boot range has a loyal army of fans are not like other boot out there, so we hope there is a strong reaction to the new Safari CR. Which will first be seen on-pitch when Cristiano Ronaldo debuts Mercurial soccer shoes CR during the "El Clasico" on Saturday, April 16th.

Visually, the new Vapor football boots have undergone a new paint job same as CR7 Superfly III shoes and now feature a geometric pattern updated on the heel. 7 The new Vapor soccer shoes for Nike's most visible work of art is unique and designed to 'put the players in the spotlight ", with increases visibility into your team-mates!

One of the key differences from the new Nike Vapor football boots CR 7 is the elimination of the cover-lace. Lace-cover, which has been shown in the series since the Mercurial Vapor Vapor IV iconic, was removed by Nike and no doubt a key distinguishing feature that separates it from its relationship Superfly.

If you think Cristiano Ronaldo's new Mercurial Vapor football cleats VII seems more efficient, you are correct. Nike has changed the construction of the box with the lower leg to contact the ball better. The top is built from the same micro fiber Teijin-designed to enhance comfort, flexibility and help touch the player. The top is enhanced with 'ball-control coating' specially placed on the lateral forefoot, to help control the ball with high velocity.

One of Steam's stand-out feature is still present in 7 Nike Vapor football boots. Tepex glass-fiber casing, which has become a favorite Vapor, bringing you close to the element increases Vapor's traction. The Vapor Traction II design means the buttons on the front foot was formed to offer multi-directional traction, with the hand center for acceleration / deceleration and sprint optimal traction. As a result, the boot provides exceptional traction and responsive to ensure the fastest players in the world take advantage of opportunities to score goals in tight.

Bar directionally positioned to maximize the cutting and allows for rapid changes in direction, while the secondary legs provide added traction power-off leg for the first important steps. Collectively, the details of this design allows greater speed and velocity in all directions.

CR Mercurial Vapor football boots give all the players who bought the shoes a chance to train like Cristiano, by providing exclusive access to training insights from top players and coaches through the Nike Football +. Each pair of boots comes with a unique user code to unlock the insider tips and training Speed ​​Master content.

Rugby League - Tribute to Wayne Bennet.

Hey everyone ,

So far we’ve spoken about soccer and UFC, but here at sports blogger we talk about everything and anything sports! So its time bring some new blood into the agenda and something a little closer to where we are here in Australia. Of course im talking about the NRL (National Rugby League) and the super coach of the NRL, Wayne Bennet.

Having played League as a child I have always felt quite passionate about the sport, appreciating the more technical elements of the game rather than the clashing of bodies (without protective gear) against one another.

As any of our readers know its not simply the players that make a team successful, it’s discipline and above all good coaching. A coach who demands respect of his players will always be able to bring out the best in their team and as far as coaching goes nobody can look past the NRL’s super coach, Wayne Bennet. Earning the respect of players is never easy, being judged and tested constantly. However Bennet has taken multiple aspects to coaching, coaching his team both on and off the field, helping in private matters and helping his players build character and ultimately discipline. This is what truly seperates the ordinary from the great.

Having  started his career at the Broncos when they were first established in 1988, Bennet secured back to back premierships in 92-93 with a further premiership wins leading up to 2006 whereby Bennet secured his 6^th premiership win. Having also coached both the Queensland and Australia to multiple series wins in State of Origin and Tri-nation series respectively, it is no wonder Bennet has been dubbed the “Super Coach” of the rugby league. And if that wasn’t enough Bennet changed clubs and began coaching St George Illawarra Dragons, securing a minor premiership in 2009 and a premiership win in 2010.

Yuvraj Singh

   Yuvraj Singh is one of the main players in the Indian Cricket Team since many years. He is best known for his six sixes in one over against England's Stuart Broad in 2007 World twenty20, this has never been performed by any senior players in an international match.

   His performance in 2011 world cup was quite remarkable.In the ICC World Cup 2011, in India's match against Ireland, he became the first player to take 5 Wickets and score 50 runs in a World Cup match. He took his 100th ODI wicket. Four times he became the Man of the Match. He was hence declared the Man of the Tournament in the World Cup2011.

   He is a brilliant middle order batsman for the team and has saved team from losing a lot of times. I think his placement order is perfect as I feel that he can play well under pressure. The best example can be his performance against Australia in ICC World Cup 2011. 

   In 2011 he became the captain of Pune Warriors in Indian Premier League(IPL). The team lost six matches in a row for which Yuvraj is blaming the fielders. Its too early to comment on him as a captain as its a new team.

Soccer Shoes Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly Elite II FG - Silver/Black/Orange

ntroducing the Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly II Elite Football Boots, part of the Elite Pack range. Featuring Nike's signature football boots colourway designed for South Africa 2010.

Write the Future with the second generation Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly. Soccer equipment Superfly II Elite Football Boots are tougher, faster and smarter than ever. A new adaptive traction plate features two pressure-activated studs for superior grip and instant acceleration no matter what the conditions.

The revolutionary carbon fibre outsole, enhanced forefoot zonal spikes and direct injected studs means greater speed on the field and bigger nightmares for defenders. The game just got smarter.

Upgraded Flywire II targets support and is combined with an anatomically corrected speed last mirrors the shape of the foot for a better fit. The ultra-thin Teijin synthetic outer layer is enhanced with specifically placed ball-control coating on the forefoot, to aid control at speed.

A new 3D foam package around the heel collar enhances cushioning and comfort and reduces slippage for a confident, secure fit. A lower profile sockliner increases the cushioning and support whilst overall reducing stud pressure.

Weighing in at just under 200g (US shoe size 9), the Mercurial Superfly II Elite Football Boots ensure you are not left behind as the pace of the modern game increases. Intensive input and feedback from players across the globe – including Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba – create the ultimate elite level Nike soccer boot for players who know that a split second makes all the difference.

Soccer Shoes Uhlsport Kikksokke 1.12 XGR - Black/Silver

The Uhlsport Kikksokke 1.12 XGR are a lightweight pair of football boots made from a newly delevoped, soft PU material.

Thanks to an internal heel counter, Socer Equipment Uhlsport Kikksokke 1.12 XGR football boots provide optimal stability and protection.

A central lacing system and a direct injected bladed outsole means these football boots are ideal for firm, natural surfaces.

Soccer Shoes Nike Mercurial Vapor VI FG - Cactus/White/Anthracite

Introducing the new Mercurial Vapor VI. The latest in a long line of performance speed football boots from soccer equipment Nike, this sixth generation brings smarter football to your game.

A glass fibre chassis brings you closer to the new enhanced traction elements of this next generation performance soccer boot from Nike. With direct injected studs, a new Vapor Traction plate and concentrated forefoot zonal spikes the Vapor VI gives you the extra burst of speed and gives you the advantage over the opposition.

Extended: Soft, supple Teijin synthetic upper is engineered to conform to your foot's shape for ultimate comfort. The upper is enhanced with specifically placed ball-control coating on the forefoot, to aid control of the ball at top speed.

The Vapor VI benefits from a stretch-synthetic leather lace cover to increase ball contact area for improved accuracy and touch, whilst an internal heel counter helps lock down the foot for a snug, secure fit.

Tipping the scales at 230g (US size 9), these Nike Mercurial Vapor VI football boots will bring you up to pace with the modern game. Design input and feedback from players across the globe – including Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba and Alexandre Pato – have allowed Nike to create the ultimate pro level footy boot for players who know that a split second makes all the difference.

Soccer Shoes Uhlsport Striker CL XGR FG - Black/Silver

These Uhlsport Striker CL XGR football boots are designed to provide reliable performance on firm ground. An incredibly cost effective, yet good looking, soccer boot.

The upper this soccer equipment made from soft Speed Touch X15 artificial leather, which offers these Uhlsport football boots a reliable feel and a good fit.

Don't forget you can wear your Uhlsport Striker CL XGR firm ground football boots like the professionals with our BOOT iD personalisation service.

Features Include:
Bladed studs provide excellent grip on all firm natural syrfaces.
Asymmetrical lacing system delivers great ball contact and therefore good ball control.

Soccer ShoesNike Mercurial Miracle FG - Cherry/Obsdian/Silver

The latest in a long line of performance speed football boots, this sixth generation Mercurial Vapor brings smarter football to your game.Dazzle the opposition in this stunning new Cherry colourway!

Introducing the new Mercurial Miracle football boots, the latest addition to the Mercurial collection. Weighing only 240g (US size 9), the new Miracle shaves 20g off the previous model making this even more of a serious contender in the speed boot arena.

Built on the same last as the Superfly II with traditional exposed central lacing, the upper is constructed from a single piece ofTeijin Synthetic Microfibre. The moulded sockliner has Poron inserts for low profile cushioning.

The biggest innovation on the Miracle is the super lightweight Vapor traction forefoot island with a glass fiber composite heel chassis and the same direct injection dual density TPU studs found on the Vapor VI.

The front traction element is a very minimal one piece TPU, designed to provide superb grip and instant acceleration on the pitch.

The Mercurial Miracle is a worthy choice for a new generation looking to emulate the style and success of players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba or Zlatan Ibrahmovic.

EPL title race

The English Premier League (EPL) got a lot more interesting last week following the results. Arsenal dropped two points because of their 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea won (again), after a great display against West Brom (3-1) and Manchester United also drew their game last week 1-1 against Newcastle United. This leaves the top three looking like this in the points table (Columns 2 and 3 are Games Played and Current Points)-

	Man United	33	70
	Chelsea	33	64
	Arsenal	33	64

 Now it may seem like Man U are sitting comfortably at the top with a six point cushion. But looks can be deceiving. Out of the five games remaining in the EPL, they have some pretty tough fixtures ahead of them, including games against both Chelsea and Arsenal! They are also still in the Champions league, meaning fatigue will be a big issue for them. Finally, they have had a dip in their form, unable to win any of their last two games. Now this is where it gets exciting. Theoretically, Man U are the most likely team to drop the most points as we enter the final stretch of the Premier League. Along with that, if both Chelsea and Arsenal can beat them, then they basically have to say adiós to the title. The other two teams in the table have pretty decent fixtures, and are thus expected to win maximum points. But, this is soccer we are talking about, and anything can happen, as history concurs. The team that can be the most consistent, and show the most hunger to be champions, will definitely emerge triumphant! 

UEFA Champions League Quarter Final

13th April, 2011 marked the end of the quarter finals of the biggest annual soccer tournament, the UEFA Champions League. Here are the final aggregate results:

Tottenham Hotspur 0 - 5 Real Madrid
There were no problems for Real Madrid against Tottenham, who comfortably won both the legs. But with all due respect, had Peter Crouch, the 201cm target man, not been sent off in the 15th minute of the first leg, Real probably would have had a way more difficult task. Personally, the excitement of the game evaporated after that incident, and anyone who understands football could tell who would progress!

Schalke 04 7 - 3 Internazionale

At the beginning of the quarter-finals, no-one would have bet against Inter, the defending champions, the side with star players at pretty much all the positions. But the 'mediocre' side from Germany not only caused a huge upset, but literally thrashed Inter, making a bold statement to the three other teams.

Manchester United 3 - 1 Chelsea

Manchester United progress, completely dominating their fierce rivals, who look destined to end the season trophyless. Man U were sharp, composed and thus got the better of the Blues AGAIN, who are far away from their average form.

Barcelona 6 - 1 Shakhtar Donetsk

No surprises here! Barcelona, the best team in the world, has easily disposed of Shakhtar. Producing a professional performance, they booked their place in the final four, with Lionel Messi, the Ballon d'Or winner, netting the solo goal in the second leg.

Chit Chat about Soccer Jerseys

           I used to team Liverpool for a funny reason, their soccer jerseys are stunning. I have a special love for the “Carlsberg” logo right in front. The "~" sign under the Carlsberg name makes the kit appear dynamic. And since it fits so well with the Liverpool Kit, whenever I see Carlsberg name with the red background even without LFC crest, Liverpool FC immediately come to my mind instead of Beer!! In a word, Carlsberg’s logo is like an unofficial second logo of the LFC, to me and many other LFC supporters, I think. It’s such a pity that this wonderful partnership ended in 2009. Standard Chartered then entered in with £20M paid for a season to be the official sponsor of LFC. And look at the new shirt now, looks like a rugby shirt. So overall maybe it’s a good deal for the club, but a “harsh” fact for special LFC fans like me.

     My another interesting theory about why I prefer Inter Milan to AC Milan is that blue and black look better in the jersey than red and black. According to AC Milan’s history, the colours were chosen to represent the players' fiery ardour (red) and the opponents' fear to challenge the team (black).However, historical factors aside, in my view the red and black stripes make people look fat and dull. What’s more, the design of the AC Milan’s jerseys can’t highlight the players’ toned body shape, on the other hand, Inter’s jerseys just  make their players look sexy. Look at Milito,  Zanetti, Materazzi…

       

       Alright, so what are your favourite soccer jerseys? Write down your comments here and share with us on Sports Blogger.


by Angel



Torres, feel sorry for you

       Another loss for Chelsea. With the aggregate result of 1:3, the Blues are ruled out in the Champions League. Back to the Premier League, getting the trophy seems hopeless as well.

To be honest, I’ve never been a fan of Chelsea, for their tough style is not to my taste. Torres is the sole reason why I keep an eye on this team recently. However, after this game, I really feel sorry for them, both. Ever since transferred to Chelsea, Torres, one of the finest world-class strikers, hasn’t scored a goal for 14 matches. The £50m deal becomes the worst nightmare for Chelsea and also lays tremendous pressure on Torres himself as the record still goes on.

T9 met former captiain

         Date back to 2010,   Torres had already endured a hugely disappointing World Cup, where despite winning the medal with Spain he had failed to score. And back to the tournament in the Premier League, his form began to drop when Hodgson replaced Benitez at Liverpool. Guess he just looked a shadow of his former self at Atlético de Madrid , thus on 31 January, Torres made the decision to move to Stamford Bridge and play for Chelsea. But now after half a year’s struggle, I begin to doubt if this move is sensible. Will Torres become next Sheva?

Rumours have come that Chelsea plans to sell this Mr. £50m this summer. This obviously can’t be true. But, anyhow ,as a fan of Torres, I just hope for the best and may he perform well next season.

by Angel

Soccer Mania

 I’m a big fan of soccer. Whatever you call it,足球,  fútbol,  fußball,calcio, soccer or football. I just love this game.

     My peers in China, especially those girls who fancy basketball, are often confused why I’m into such a dull 90-minute game in which the players simply kick the ball back and forth. “Don’t you feel bored when you spend a bunch of time watching soccer and it only turns out 0 to 0?” They ask. Absolutely not!! Like any other sport, soccer is about passion, competition, teamwork. Moreover, it’s a spectacle where art, psychology, culture, even magic can all collide. The simplicity of” kick the ball around” contains infinite complexity and everyone can get pure fun from the game. video:I love football

     As a female soccer fan, I admit I’m not keen on the strategy in the real game. When I’m following it, I reckon myself as a psychologist, anthropologist and  philosopher more than a pure sports fan. Yes, I like exploring the psychological factors in those games because sometimes they matter more than the playing skills and for that reason Germany has always been my beloved national team. I believe that the strong willpower, good mentality are the key to Germany’s stable performance which are scant in many stars-gathered, elegant but fragile teams such as England, Argentina etc. Spain was once and for a long time in this list. However, its fate has been rewrited in the last three years since 2008 Euro Cup. The team has become more mature and won the 2010 World Cup eventually.  

    Speaking of the World Cup, that’s another reason why I/we love this game. In my view, rather than an ultimate test of a nation’s soccer skills, W.C is an ultimate clash of culture. Every national team has its own unique style reflecting its cultural characteristics: Latin fire, Mediterranean passion, Deutsch toughness and invincibility, Aussie rebellion and fearlessness. Sadly as a Chinese fan, after being hurt by my own national team for countless times, I really can’t define our cultural characteristics, so maybe “unpredictable Chinese whimsy”. Anyway, better just forget about it. 

     So what is the ultimate reason I love this game  so deeply?  Because soccer is life itself. We follow it as we live.

by: Angel

Welcome to SportsBloggers - Our layout

   Hey everyone and welcome to SportsBlogger.
 

   This is our first post here from sports bloggers. Before we get into the sports I would just like to make a couple of comments regarding the general layout of our blog and why we chose it. We decided to keep our theme simple, with headings at the top followed by our posts underneath, allowing for what we hope to be an easy read for all our readers. The black colouring of the background accompanied with the white text enables our readers to easily view our posts without having to strain their eyes whilst reading.

   Finally with the picture we chose to portray an assortment of different key sporting game balls to signify the diversity of this blog. Put simply, we comment on anything and everything sport related.

   That’s about it for our first post, stay tuned for anything SPORTS related.

   Oh and one more thing, we at SportsBlogger have now got a twitter account and you can follow us and keep up-to-date with our posts live from twitter. Just add us, we are called sports_blogger_ or you can add us through our email address teamisys@hotmail.com

   Make sure you stay posted, from here on out its all sports!