Apparently Del Amitri did the theme song for Scotland's 1998 World Cup team. YouTube embedding has been disabled by their label (yeah, because you wouldn't want to let their millions of fans talk about it, right?), but you can watch it here (with a special guest appearance by Colin Hendry's mullet!

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The United Soccer League (USL) First Division owners met this past week at the Nike World Campus in Beaverton, Oregon to start the process of looking towards the 2010 season. Click to continue reading...

Yesterday out at the Nike headquarters in Oregon the USL first division owners got together for a little meeting. It turns out the group does know how to play some hardball with the other group of owners known as the TOA who are planning to start their own league.

The USL called it a new era for the league, especially the first division.

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Oi Bobo! Don't think you can get away so quickly... / via Nike

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This is slightly late in the game, as it's a preview for the Norwegian 2009 Tippeligaen. The same Tippeligaen season which ended on Sunday. (Rosenborg are celebrating their 15th title in 17 years while Norway of off celebrating parity.) But this little season preview has popped up and it bears a striking resemblance to the [. Click to continue reading...

It seems this generation that grew up playing FIFA/Winning Eleven/Pro Evolution Soccer and watching Nike commercials have total disregard for bicycle goals. But they forget how it's not easy. And I love them. Last weekend, William from Avai did it. And he cried on the pitch after scoring it.

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Here's a look at the new U.S. Women's National Team Nike Away kit. It was seen for the first time during last week's 1-0 win over defending FIFA Women's World Cup and UEFA Women's Euro champions Germany in� Augsburg. While we haven't seen any type of official launch ceremony or announcement yet, � we believe that this will [. Click to continue reading...

Peep the new video for the upcoming KickSwerve iPhone app. I mentioned it a while back but they took down the original clip before they dropped this one. Looks like they've got Nike on board to flesh out the experience with the game-ball and signage. Can't wait; I could use a little more distraction in my life. Click to continue reading...

Seven stories you may have missed this week on The Offside and World Cup Blog... Celebrating the South African grannies team Adidas XI vs Nike XI in battle of the brands Nothing can stop Ivan Klasnić, not even Lucas Neill Alacorn upset the Galacticos Guitar hero. With footballs. Some pretty rank rankings Halloween special zombie football game Thanks to everyone who had read [. Click to continue reading...

Following the recent launch of the England Rugby 2009/10 Nike home kit, the RFU has officially unveiled the brand new England Nike 2009/10 Change Kit. According to RFU's website: England will play in purple for the first time when they pull on their change strip for the Investec Challenge Series against Argentina at Twickenham on November 14. Click to continue reading...

Fulham Football Club of the English Premier League have revealed their brand new Nike Third Shirt for the 2009/10 season. According to the Cottagers' website: The new midnight blue Nike Third Kit is set to be worn by the First Team when Fulham play away to Stoke City and Sunderland in the second half of the 2009/10 [. Click to continue reading...

Fulham FC has revealed their third kit for the 2009/2010 Premier League season. Designed and manufactured by Nike, the third kit is midnight blue in color and will be worn for the first time in their upcoming away matches against Stoke City and Sunderland.

The new Fulham third shirt is midnight blue, while the shorts are white and the socks are also midnight blue.

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Its not often I do things like this on the blog but there are some great products out there that should get some wider attention.

The Nike Arsenal hoodie is one item of clothing that will become very handy over the next few months as the winter sets in, so don't freeze your arse off at The Grove when watching the lads play and get one of these from Soccer-Pro.

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Battle of the Brands In the world of soccer sponsorhip, there are two big boys. Adidas and Nike. Adidas sponsors footballers like Leo Messi and Ricky Kaká, Nike sponsors footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo and Ibrahimović. Neither are particularly shy when it comes to telling us about this. In fact, after spending millions on getting the players [. Click to continue reading...

1.� A 2 Goal cushion is totally enough to kill off the game. We simply must stop letting teams think they have a chance even when they're two down.

2.� We need to buy a goal keeper. Almunia is inadequate, Mannone is too young, Fabianski is scary and Sczesczny cannot get a jersey because the Nike cannot spell his name.

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Nike Manchester United Line Up Jacket - White with Black

I gotta say that Manchester United has a some of the best looking jackets and jerseys in the English Premier League, or any league for that matter. I have a Man. United black sweater that I wear all the time and now I just got the new Nike Manchester United Black/White Jacket. Click to continue reading...

TORONTO - There are soccer shoes, and then there are Adidas soccer shoes.
After going through a bevy of soccer shoes over the last two seasons, ranging from brands including Mitre, Lotto, Nike, and Adidas, I've had both the pleasure and misfortune of doning on many a soccer boot.
This past season, after years of great use with the Lotto's, I finally had to put the boots to rest, in place of my Nike Ronaldinho's, Nike Mercurial Vapours, and my Adidas F50 Tunit's. Click to continue reading...

Yet another advert hot off the Nike production line and this one has Cesc Fabregas advertising the new CTR360 Maestri boots.

It's genius in my opinion as it shows Cesc being the midfield maestro that he is, but in a Bond Villain-esque way. The boots are apparently not bad either as my captain (and centre half) has said that he's tempted to get rid of all his shoes and just wear these boots, as they are the most comfortable shoes he's had.

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The phrase which was needed earlier to explain the result was 'in the greater scheme of things'.
Now it will be used. (Ironically, I'm not taking the piss).
The point is (geddit?), that whilst it was two points dropped rather than one gained, in the greater scheme of things its completely irrelevant. Click to continue reading...

Welcome back Serie A Weekly product reviews and our first of the season is the Nike Juventus...
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En un fútbol como el que vivimos actualmente, tan mediático y comercializado, el efecto de los diferentes intereses inmiscuidos en el fútbol profesional puede llegar a influir hasta en donde menos podemos imaginar, en este caso en un jugador de élite como lo es Lionel Messi.

Una gran presión es la que está sufriendo actualmente el jugador argentino, por su desempeño con la selección de aquel país, aunque su desarrollo y formación profesional se dio en España.

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Well, it certainly was interesting this weekend to say the least. Here is a recap of the games in week 6;
Saturday
THUSC Sodium 0 vs LOSC Extreme 0
EMFC 95 Magic 0 vs OR Rush 95G Nike 1
USA Hotshots 1 vs Sherwood Force 0
Sunday
Sherwood Force 1 vs SSC 95 Hotspur 3
LOSC Extreme 2 vs USA Hotshots 1
ESUFC Arsenal 2 vs THUSC Sodium 1
Bracket Standings
OR Rush [13 pts] - 5 games remaining
EMFC 95 Magic [9 pts] - 2 games remaining
THUSC Sodium [9 pts] - 3 games remaining
LOSC Extreme [7 pts] - 4 games remaining
Sherwood Force [6 pts] - 4 games remaining
SSC 95 Hotspur [5 pts] - 4 games remaining
USA Hotshots [5 pts] - 5 games remaining
ESUFC Arsenal [4 pts] - 5 games remaining
FC Portland A GU14 Platinum [3 pts] - 5 games remaining
Bracket Notes
With so many games remaining it looks like the bracket is still wide open. Click to continue reading...

The FIFA World Cup finals are the biggest event in the sporting calendar and in the summer of 2010, the world's eyes will descend on South Africa as 32 nations compete for the most prestigious trophy in the world - the World Cup. For the leading sportswear manufacturers Nike, Adidas and ... Click to continue reading...

Up top - everyone's favorite fantasy football captain Cesc Fabregas - in control, as always, even when he only has a millisecond to make his decision. Good work via Nike.
And the second video - an Arsenal nerf gun battle - not as exciting or crisp as Cesc's work for Nike, but a great soundtrack nonetheless. Click to continue reading...

Where's the bartender? Bobojan wants a drink! / via Nike

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This advert is probably the best and the most famous football advert for those of you who have been Sky Sports fans since it was created. Sheffield United fan Sean Bean fronts this fantastic advert...

Life

It can be difficult

You know that

We all need someone to rely on

Someone who's going to be there

Someone who's going to make you feel like you belong

Someone constant

It's ectasy, anguish, joy and despair
Part of our history
Part of our country
And it will be part of our future
It's theatre, art, war and love
It should be predictable .

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The Best modern Arsenal Playmaker speaks. "Millisecond and counting. Plenty of time to turn the game. Relax. Have a look around. Take in the view. And pick your man. And serve it up on a plate. Bon appetit!" Bendtner ,a very average striker, had applied the finishing touch to a another fine Cesc Febregas pass. Click to continue reading...

Stuff to read while you watch the latest and greatest in Nike ads with Sir Cesc...... Once again: Martin Caceres is an idiot. (Dirty Tackle) Finding a star who would flop Sheva-style in the Prem. (EPL Offside) The worrisome increasing influence of Sir Alex. (Studs Up) The proposed Atlantic League really, really gaining steam. Click to continue reading...

To celebrate their 130th anniversary, Fulham Football Club of the English Premier league has produced a limited edition version of its 2009/10 Nike home kit featuring a 130 year anniversary script logo. The kit will be worn when Fulham returns to post international break Premiership action on Monday 19th October against Hull City at Craven Cottage. Click to continue reading...

We ran into a new deal today at Kitbag. They've got a massive clearance sale on 2008/09 and 2009/10 national team kits going on right now. A couple of items of note for USA soccer fans is that they've got steals on the U.S. National Team Nike 2008/09 � home and away jerseys. The home kit [...] Click to continue reading...

We're taking a look at the USA men's soccer jerseys of the last 25 or so years, not only to provide a bit of history, but also as a bit of a refresher before looking toward the future of the USA's kit. My main complaint about the USA kit is that there's no continuity. Unlike most national team kits, the design has changed drastically each time adidas or Nike has unveiled their latest designs.

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Brazilian striker Ronaldo's club, Corinthians Paulista, has launched a new program called Timão é a sua cara / Timão and your face that lets fans of the club (nicknamed "Timão") have 3″ x 4″ pictures of themselves placed on the a special edition of its Nike 2009/10 home kit. The resulting fan face-emblazoned kit will [. Click to continue reading...

.Spotted this offer and couldnt resist letting you guys know , its a brill saving of £70. From sportsshoes.com : Nike T90 Laser SG Football Boot. The ultimate professional level boot for the player that values power and accuracy. For use on soft ground surfaces. The upper combines Kangaroo leather, an innovative SSP technology and an E-vent [. Click to continue reading...

Yunan Milli Takım formasında kullanılan mavi'nin tonunu ve iki farklı ton kullanılarak oluşturulan çubuklu milli takım formasını görünce Adidas'a saygı duyarken Nike'ın bizim için hazırladığı tişört bozması formaları tekrardan kınıyorum. Click to continue reading...

Cesc is enjoying his new role.

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Cesc Fabregas is revelling in his new role at Arsenal.

The captain has been the fulcrum of Arsène Wenger's midfield since Patrick Vieira left for Juventus in 2005 but he has had to adapt to a subtle positional change this year.

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