A Closer Look at the CR7 Chapter 5 Nike Mercurial Superfly

Cristiano Ronaldo is probably the most recognizable face in world soccer. The Real Madrid icon has transformed himself from a no-name kid with a dream to the most dominant scorer in the history of the modern game. From humble roots on the volcanic island of Madeira off the coast of Portugal to the sanctuary of […]
CR7 Chapter 5: Cut to Brilliance

The dream of a child is what propelled a skinny kid from the streets of Madeira to the land of Lisbon to the fields of Manchester and ultimately to the cathedral that is the Santiago Bernabéu. “El Sueño Del Niño” was what Portugal and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo shared with the designers at Nike […]
Episode 26 – Emre! Ronaldo Does it AGAIN, Conejo Perez, Big Balls and the U.S. Open Cup

Nate and Dike break down the weekend’s Premier League action from the vantage points of Manchester United and Liverpool. The two discuss whether Emre Can’s overhead kick from *Lucas Leiva’s* pass was the goal of the season, and what the run in looks like at the top of the table. Talk then turns to Cristiano […]
Episode 25 – El Clasico, Premier League Update, Club Tijuana and Many Men Named Marty

Dike and Nate recount the most epic of all recently epic el Clasicos and debate whether or not this is Lionel Messi’s finest ever moment as a footballer. The talk then turns to the Premier League where squeaky bum time is in full force. Manchester United could potentially turn a laughable season into a pretty […]
Looking Back on July

July was one heck of a month in the soccer world, from the crowning of continental champions to transfer sagas and fairy tales. Here’s Soccer Nation’s Nate Abaurrea with his 10 best storylines from a wild 31 days, spanning across the globe with a sprinkling of local San Diego flavor. 10. The Messi Saga Though […]
CR7 Chapter 2: Natural Diamond

In October of 2015, Nike launched Chapter 1 of a planned seven-part series of cleats chronicling the journey of Cristiano Ronaldo. Chapter 2 tells the story of Ronaldo’s move away from home at the tender age of 12 to pursue his professional football dreams. Ronaldo has called leaving home, “the most difficult part of my career […]
San Diego’s Very Own Parisi Speed School

Alex Morgan, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi, Eden Hazard, Sergio Aguero Raheem Stirling. What do they all have in common? SPEED. Each one of these players has forged a reputation for having eyebrow raising, defense tormenting, game changing speed. Sure, they were probably born with a high base of athleticism, but if you think they […]
CR7 CHAPTER 1: SAVAGE BEAUTY

Cristiano Ronaldo is the all time leading scorer for his native Portugal and his current club Real Madrid. He has scored over 500 goals in his career and every one of them was scored while wearing Nike Mercurial Vapor or Superfly cleats. Ronaldo has amassed three Ballon d’Or awards and many other personal accolades. While […]
NIKE HONORS CRISTIANO RONALDO’S SCORING ACHIEVEMENTS

Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest scoring achievements, the new Mercurial Superfly CR7 324K Gold and Mercurial Superfly CR7 Quinhentos celebrate the player’s phenomenal finishing skills. The colorways take cues from two of Ronaldo’s favorite Mercurial Vapor 3 designs. MERCURIAL SUPERFLY CR7 324K GOLD The Mercurial Superfly CR7 324K Gold celebrates Ronaldo’s ascension as his club’s […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Dresses up as a Homeless Man to Surprise Madridistas

The dreamy Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, had some fun earlier this year in the streets of Madrid. The promotional video was released, in collaboration with ROC, of Ronaldo showing off his freestyle soccer skills in a Madrid plaza, however he was hardly noticed dressed up as a homeless man. His disguise was far from […]