With arguably two of the world’s greatest footballs at their disposal, Adidas are looking strong in the market. But which of their balls is the better? James Batchelor looks at them in-depth! When the new Champions League Final ball was released, I was very shocked as it was not what I was expecting. I thought…Read More
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Messi Wins FIFA World Player of the Year
Rounding off the perfect season for player and club, Lionel Messi demolished former Player of the Year, Cristiano Ronaldo in the voting, making him the first Argentine to ever win the award. Since bursting on to the world scene in 2005, Lionel Messi has just got better and better. Continually in the headlines for his…Read More
UEFA Champions League Draw
The draw has finally been conducted for the last 16 in the UEFA Champions League, and there are a number of fabulous pairings which will surely bring a plethora of goals and excitement! The draw was conducted on Friday in Nyon, Switzerland, and with it the fate of many clubs’ seasons. Surely there will be…Read More
Messi Wins Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi has won the 2009 Ballon d’Or, awarded to the European footballer of the year, after inspiring Barcelona to the treble last season. The forward was outstanding as the Catalan club won the Champions League, the Spanish title and the Copa del Rey. Messi beat last year’s winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, into second place by…Read More
UEFA Champions League Tuesday Roundup
On Tuesday, there were 2 games played in the Champions League, Manchester United v Porto, and Arsenal vs Villarrael. This was the ‘easier’ half of the quarterfinals many people have been saying, for in the other half who play tonight are Liverpool, Chelsea, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. Pundits and fans also were saying before the…Read More
Adidas Predator Powerswerve Rome
The first black colorway of the new Predator Powerswerve collection, is one of the three new cleats Adidas released as the Champions League Final collection for Rome 2009. As one of the three cleats in the Champions League edition, the Predator Powerswerve Rome has a hint of the distinctive Cardinal Red in the other two…Read More
Adidas F50.9 Rome
Designed for the fastest of the fastest, the Adidas F50.9′s latest colorway is part of the Adidas Rome collection, which was designed for the best of the best in Europe, has been released; the F50.9 Rome. One of three soccer cleats in Adidas’ UEFA Champions League collection, the Adidas F50.9 Rome is a dazzling new…Read More
Adidas Adipure Rome
It’s that time of season when Adidas release their Exclusive Champions League cleats, and here’s the info on one of these latest Rome cleats, the Adidas Adipure Rome. The latest edition of the Adipure collection, and one of three new cleats in the new Champions League series, the Adipure Rome is the flashiest of the…Read More
Champions League Quarter Final Draw
The Champions League quarter-final draw was completed earlier today, by UEFA officials, and for the most part, the dominating English teams were seperated except for the monster Liverpool vs Chelsea clash. We’ll give you more information in a later post, so check in to see a more in-depth post on the picks, however for now…Read More
Which Team Will Win the 2009 Champions League?
In the month of February, Soccer Equipment Reviews posted a poll asking you, the viewers, who you thought would wind up victorious in this year’s European campaign? The poll was, Which Team Will Win the 2009 Champions League? Let’s see what you voted over a month’s time. 5. ‘Others’ came up tied for last place…Read More
Champions League Match Up: Man U vs Inter
In the Champion’s League, words fly, rhetoric is used, and insults are thrown before any match. However, nobody remembers what is said before the game, but what happens in the game. The tournament offers some of the most intense soccer games in the world, and many eyes are looking towards Italy and the San Siro…Read More
First Day Champions League Roundup
UEFA has started a new year of Champions League, where 32 teams are once again competing for continental glory and domination. The respective clubs come from the far reaches of the continent, spreading from the cold terrain of Russia, to the warm beaches of Portugal, all aiming for the same thing. The coveted Champions League…Read More
Who Was Upset in the Champions League?
The Champions League is renowned for the number of upsets and shattered dreams it creates. There are always big clubs you expect to win, when along comes a little Russian side with no fear, who topples their giant opponents. That is the number one reason I tune into almost every Champions League games. I love…Read More














