The official World Cup songs originated in Chile in 1962 and it started with "El Rock del Mundial" by Los Ramblers. These songs were meant to capture the feeling of the sport, but it wasn't until 1998 when France hired Ricky Martin to create a less traditional theme.
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil kicks off on June 12, and it will be one whole month of the world's most exciting soccer. But that's not what we're looking at only. We're also going to be checking out the coolest gear the sport has to offer.
In honor of the celebrity athlete's 39th birthday, online football publication Soccer Bible has curated a selection of the best adidas Predator boots worn by the former England Captain. Check out the nostalgic images below, and click here for the rest.
Athletes faking an injury to win is pretty shameful, but it still happens. Below are some of the worst faked sports injuries to have ever occurred in history of sports.
Roberto Rojas - Slashed his own face during the 1989 World Cup
Here's a look at the new Flyknit Mercurial Superfly IV, the latest lightweight soccer cleat from Nike’s soccer division. The cleats feature Nike‘s hallmark Flyknit technology around the entire upper, reinforced with Superfly Brio cables that connect the upper and the outsole to propel the wearer forward. A flexible-yet-supportive full-length carbon plate and studs have also been added to increase traction. Pre-orders will begin at Nike.com on May 26, while the official drop is slated for June 12.
The new “Tropical” pack from
Nike features the Mercurial Vapor IX silhouette in three vibrant and energetic colorways inspired by the jungles and Amazon river of Brazil. Each shoe will also feature a digital print so as not to compromise the ACC (All Conditions Control) finish, which is designed to offer players greater control and feel of the ball across a variety of playing conditions. Get it now at over Nike.com
Nike unveiled England‘s new home and away kits ahead of the team’s campaign at Brazil this year. The kit packs the latest in technical innovations from Nike.
The all-white home kits were worn by England in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico and feature an engineered pinstripe in the fabric, white satin tape on the shoulders and a subtle metallic weave on the Three Lions crest, while the away kit uses the national symbols of England with tonal pinstripe design and a graphic interpretation of St. George's cross on the front.
