adidas Cafusa – Official Match Ball of the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rXbwvwsL0R1noSl3ArwsAI7AVTu1VpMQBo7U5-yJbnR3zZ5Yi0oVjvE0C85iPtoJaak-f7QevYUV_4K14b78dg6V6-5_DKPupDrb-xozEoCMOazATYwv1NUi_SbsjXQZLbGkLaOCmN4/s1600/adidas-cafusa-confed-match-ball-a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rXbwvwsL0R1noSl3ArwsAI7AVTu1VpMQBo7U5-yJbnR3zZ5Yi0oVjvE0C85iPtoJaak-f7QevYUV_4K14b78dg6V6-5_DKPupDrb-xozEoCMOazATYwv1NUi_SbsjXQZLbGkLaOCmN4/s640/adidas-cafusa-confed-match-ball-a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Zurich, Dec 01: The name and design of the official match ball for the FIFA <a href="http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/index.html" target="_blank">Confederations Cup Brazil 2013</a> was unveiled today at the Final Draw show. Three symbols of Brazilian culture; Carnival, Football, and Samba have been combined to create the <strong>adidas Cafusa</strong>.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Created by the same product team who designed the hugely successful Tango 12, the adidas <a href="http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adidas_Cafusa" target="_blank">Cafusa </a>combines proven high performance technology with a locally relevant aesthetic. The name and vibrant colour scheme reflects the national identity with a particular focus on the “Southern Cross” constellation represented in the Brazilian flag.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDqAfuTrRSWx9hC4IJJTvJUxSkqE_5_ClXXQuOC8ZCJXsZKFb4i4JyTLJZwgyoD1LFIV02bKvlpaOPhykdug7Lkl1IEU43eZ3wJbOuX6muy9j_6gr5Qx-IFIjvcG6l7NRaWmo4Jw73UqM/s1600/adidas-cafusa-confed-match-ball-b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDqAfuTrRSWx9hC4IJJTvJUxSkqE_5_ClXXQuOC8ZCJXsZKFb4i4JyTLJZwgyoD1LFIV02bKvlpaOPhykdug7Lkl1IEU43eZ3wJbOuX6muy9j_6gr5Qx-IFIjvcG6l7NRaWmo4Jw73UqM/s640/adidas-cafusa-confed-match-ball-b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> “Unveiling the Official Ball of FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 is a big moment for us. Brazilians are passionate about football and we wanted to deliver an inspirational ball for this competition. We are very pleased with the adidas Cafusa, the final product has strong Brazilian elements in place throughout the design,” said Rodrigo Messias, Director of the Project 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmCu3OdDI0ar-pVzya7EDeQH5ffZ9rzZd_1KqZNEGG4Fvtr2rGSagqL445LQ4Cz6KJsYQtux14l9ub1cMRL4DBvnL8oFErgPNUOB7BOa96CeC13W8ALRws1lJnqSjpoDhknGUPXHJPI8/s1600/adidas-cafusa-confed-match-ball-c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPmCu3OdDI0ar-pVzya7EDeQH5ffZ9rzZd_1KqZNEGG4Fvtr2rGSagqL445LQ4Cz6KJsYQtux14l9ub1cMRL4DBvnL8oFErgPNUOB7BOa96CeC13W8ALRws1lJnqSjpoDhknGUPXHJPI8/s640/adidas-cafusa-confed-match-ball-c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> To showcase the new football to all Brazilians there will be an exhibition of 10 giant balls, each two meters in diameter, which will travel across the country until the end of June 2013. The balls will begin their journey in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro before heading on to the other host cities of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 – Recife, Fortaleza, Salvador, Brasília and Belo Horizonte.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbLbs9dHGy449qTBbSft5QC5w6BiD8jLdO1Hzs2BCSjVkEc1xd_crx1FJxdeHLtAY50qrkPC_qDoamXhtyVjg84Rzj_fYm8XFI8s9I4_Ffr95h7CsJVatUgz7Ud0XsyD5pgxk-_WDcXao/s1600/adidas-cafusa-confed-match-ball-d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbLbs9dHGy449qTBbSft5QC5w6BiD8jLdO1Hzs2BCSjVkEc1xd_crx1FJxdeHLtAY50qrkPC_qDoamXhtyVjg84Rzj_fYm8XFI8s9I4_Ffr95h7CsJVatUgz7Ud0XsyD5pgxk-_WDcXao/s640/adidas-cafusa-confed-match-ball-d.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Alongside this exhibition adidas will also be providing the opportunity for locals to test out the <a href="http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adidas_Cafusa" target="_blank">Cafusa </a>alongside the latest version of their adizero f50® football boot – one of the lightest boots on the market at only 165grams per shoe. The boot, designed to make players faster than ever before, will launch across the world in a colour scheme of Vivid Yellow and Green Zest to match the Cafusa and the colours of Brazil. The ball and boots are available now at adidas stores, www.adidas.com, and at <a href="http://www.prosoccer.co.za/">www.prosoccer.co.za</a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIc0VHuB8K9KN7d28lzl38ATIEanY7iuUvZOjjvYtkCDeiMD80Ws3OhPpDt2ZB5XaX8XFPEi9RhYzPx7C2bIt1BQ8EQ5LgG99XZnHGE7BDNpgB9GjcmEX44JtkOaMdhdolVevgkB8hD4/s1600/adidas-cafusa-confed-match-ball-e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIc0VHuB8K9KN7d28lzl38ATIEanY7iuUvZOjjvYtkCDeiMD80Ws3OhPpDt2ZB5XaX8XFPEi9RhYzPx7C2bIt1BQ8EQ5LgG99XZnHGE7BDNpgB9GjcmEX44JtkOaMdhdolVevgkB8hD4/s640/adidas-cafusa-confed-match-ball-e.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The adidas Cafusa will make its on pitch debut at the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan which takes place between December 6th and December 16th.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Technology</span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Composed by 32 panels, made through a thermal bonding process, which ensures a stable flight, adidas Cafusa has the same technology to the Tango 12 – the ball specially developed for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2012" target="_blank">UEFA Euro 2012</a> tournament. All panels are covered with a sticky texture that reinforces the contact of the boot with the ball. adidas Cafusa was subjected to a rigorous testing process and meets and exceeds all FIFA Approved Standards for an official match ball. —- FIFA</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>

adidas Cafusa – Official Match Ball of the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013

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The New Gambler Soccer Boot by Warrior - Deal with it!!

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Finally, the embossed <b>Outsider </b>zone located on the boot’s outer tip ensures quick draw precision for shooting, passing and control.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AuHBGHZvMSHXfSMUcOA6Z9DMZVSbL461uXaXvG177Oo_riYAWnq0Bx3zsNuX3OMJBpMhhZJH01wCKr-ct4QYoiXZIlNZBvdh6zg8JARp2ILDo6V8ulKoes30T0tkp7yU6DUAH_2maFw/s1600/warrior-gambler-boot-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="warrior gambler boot" border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AuHBGHZvMSHXfSMUcOA6Z9DMZVSbL461uXaXvG177Oo_riYAWnq0Bx3zsNuX3OMJBpMhhZJH01wCKr-ct4QYoiXZIlNZBvdh6zg8JARp2ILDo6V8ulKoes30T0tkp7yU6DUAH_2maFw/s640/warrior-gambler-boot-6.jpg" title="warrior gambler boot" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> The lightweight, bold <b>wildcard</b> <b>Tech Mesh</b> outer demands on-pitch attention, and covers the welded <b>Safe House</b> foot cage to provide ultimate style, form and protection whatever the odds.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XwS9pfDM0pTplQCtP1Xht2iJVkQ8wyzjmGOUSvp-MXA8wGNNErH9QUyaWjBG1yfYwl_YSDAmKvAy2OgUEWmRElEJjmgwXnvXQJC54ooWH66w6igVd32GTU1iBCOI_gGAGZIrfoc4yJM/s1600/warrior-gambler-boot-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="warrior gambler boot" border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XwS9pfDM0pTplQCtP1Xht2iJVkQ8wyzjmGOUSvp-MXA8wGNNErH9QUyaWjBG1yfYwl_YSDAmKvAy2OgUEWmRElEJjmgwXnvXQJC54ooWH66w6igVd32GTU1iBCOI_gGAGZIrfoc4yJM/s640/warrior-gambler-boot-5.jpg" title="warrior gambler boot" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> The no-stitch <b>Royal Flush</b> inner works alongside the <b>Lay-Off</b> offset lacing system to deliver a perfect fit, a sweet strike and all-game comfort.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCkTLSJAmaoq7DUbMs7oXh_RcuYl_2H3ew2heXMc3tZB2wrniI_e_1DZyl8frduhJOxO7FNgrWG-SEJdaD-Doq499ruux77-qBGHB-2waC0vXp3x3bbIRk-4UcIY-_F2BoXydTpWu4X8/s1600/warrior-gambler-boot-9b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="warrior gambler boot" border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCkTLSJAmaoq7DUbMs7oXh_RcuYl_2H3ew2heXMc3tZB2wrniI_e_1DZyl8frduhJOxO7FNgrWG-SEJdaD-Doq499ruux77-qBGHB-2waC0vXp3x3bbIRk-4UcIY-_F2BoXydTpWu4X8/s640/warrior-gambler-boot-9b.jpg" title="warrior gambler boot" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> To suit your game, Gambler is equipped to take control on all playing surfaces with two sole plate options: a <b>Full House</b> hybrid stud/blade outsole for mixed ground acceleration and grip, or the <b>Loaded Deck</b> 17 blade outsole for firm ground comfort. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gambler. 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Nike Unveils Manchester United Home Kit for 2013-14

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHaKqvfrxrzZEa4Ky9mqUXs-tJsDXGgtfFNlP3jy-UZ3V7dbysSQvdHsnlqIaPkjV0Fa7KD88CvXt5Zu__dpbi3aM6U3gL15S11zDTY-D156rQWGPFe-ZC2KhHJ9bvHSrG4Eo2-JzG3mg/s1600/Fa13_FB_ClubKits_ManU_Authentic_Home_HERO_detail.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHaKqvfrxrzZEa4Ky9mqUXs-tJsDXGgtfFNlP3jy-UZ3V7dbysSQvdHsnlqIaPkjV0Fa7KD88CvXt5Zu__dpbi3aM6U3gL15S11zDTY-D156rQWGPFe-ZC2KhHJ9bvHSrG4Eo2-JzG3mg/s640/Fa13_FB_ClubKits_ManU_Authentic_Home_HERO_detail.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Next season, FA Premier League Champions <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United" target="_blank">Manchester United</a> will play in a new home kit inspired by elements of the club’s successful <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United#History" target="_blank">history</a> and the city’s industrial heritage. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The <a href="https://prosoccer.co.za/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_61_62&product_id=455" target="_blank">United home shirt </a>features the return of the black collar, worn upturned with such brilliance by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Cantona" target="_blank">Eric Cantona</a> during the club's champion run of the 1990s. </span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiExbkT-SAQJAyXaL6XM_a7nduU6XVhjEjKilmJhwJ80DKdZBNVnYSnd203TaTWyv8fAPemXM3jO4ZCLVJL1ixecYMSpX-uoejBpkB1bKsJw4-Lr5egaprAXdd7FFoV1uBQYAe4EF-J8s/s1600/Fa13_FB_ClubKits_ManU_TeamComp_detail.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiExbkT-SAQJAyXaL6XM_a7nduU6XVhjEjKilmJhwJ80DKdZBNVnYSnd203TaTWyv8fAPemXM3jO4ZCLVJL1ixecYMSpX-uoejBpkB1bKsJw4-Lr5egaprAXdd7FFoV1uBQYAe4EF-J8s/s640/Fa13_FB_ClubKits_ManU_TeamComp_detail.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Underneath the collar is a subtle tonal grey-and black-gingham check, first used on last season's home shirt. The check represents Manchester’s industrial past, referencing the city’s cotton mills of the 18th century, which once produced the classic check fabric.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The tailored collar, with three buttons at the front and one at the back, represents the city's sense of style. <span style="line-height: 1.6em;">Two side vents at the hem of the shirt feature the same tonal black-and-grey gingham check that is found under the collar.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdKVHpb3H-p5lJ1Iy4FMYHyFm5HcxsIQnwChV2b3Exucv9X6Y0yfO4rMUbJOmTm7i1q5pQ2p4vD42SrhDbaw310SkzLNV60f7MPFyWTFvf82l9oc6HGDJbRwzNtxC1nqTr0oj7IhkxFA/s1600/MU_collar_detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdKVHpb3H-p5lJ1Iy4FMYHyFm5HcxsIQnwChV2b3Exucv9X6Y0yfO4rMUbJOmTm7i1q5pQ2p4vD42SrhDbaw310SkzLNV60f7MPFyWTFvf82l9oc6HGDJbRwzNtxC1nqTr0oj7IhkxFA/s640/MU_collar_detail.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">  </span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://plus.google.com/photos/107080475591529315625/albums/5886093943814875393" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKHw0-0lWpZOu5HUHfCnmcdoMV36Yt9oGtMt0qezmrTDv78CoujKtmgGUfGi_A-TKH1dDRaLavm8KjhJABbIk2nGfZaGf6ZUz_PXGELVCc_oB0k0il-n4OcLbBmCU1-UdrU-dJc1r7cw/s1600/view_gallery_icon.gif" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The new home shorts are white with a thin black stripe on the hem of the back. The home socks are black with a white stripe bound by two red stripes, and the traditional United bar scarf design appears on the back of the sock.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The kit showcases Nike’s belief in style, craft and pride while aiding the performance of players with key technological features. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Recycled Polyester</span></span></h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The kit is made from recycled polyester as part of Nike’s commitment to produce performance apparel with reduced environmental impact. The shirt and shorts of each kit are made from up to <a href="http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2011/02/09/how-nikes-green-design-saved-82m-plastic-bottles" target="_blank">thirteen recycled plastic water bottles</a>.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In the pioneering process, plastic bottles are chopped into flakes, then melted down to form yarn that is spun into fabric, reducing energy consumption by up to 30 percent compared to manufacturing virgin polyester.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since 2010, Nike has diverted more than 1.1 billion plastic bottles from landfill through the use of recycled polyester.</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fabric and Nike Dri-FIT</span></span></h2><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The kit weighs just 150 grams, 23 percent lighter than previous Nike kits. It also boasts a 20 percent stronger knit structure and significantly improved stretch.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The fabric uses Nike Dri-FIT technology to draw sweat away from the body through the fabric where it can evaporate, to keep players cool and dry.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ventilation zones, consisting of tiny laser-cut holes, feature under the arms on both sides, as well as at the shorts waistband, to allow additional comfort and cooling. A mesh panel across the entire back increases air circulation.<br /><br />Buy the new Manchester United Home Jersey 2013/14 on <a href="https://prosoccer.co.za/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_61_62&product_id=455" target="_blank">www.prosoccer.co.za</a></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://prosoccer.co.za/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_61_62&product_id=455" target="_blank"><span id="goog_1136804251"></span><span id="goog_1136804252"></span></a><br /><br /></span></span></li></ul>

Nike Unveils Manchester United Home Kit for 2013-14

Next season, FA Premier League Champions  Manchester United will play in a new home kit inspired by elements of the club’s successful hist...

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