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Bitter rivals, sweet victory

DonJulio — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:05:56 GMT

Cesc stands in the centre circle. His first North London derby as captain. His team 1-0 up. Time to kill the game.

The match re-starts. Cesc bursts out of the traps. Steals the ball, dances past one player, two, three. Then, with the goal at his mercy, calmly strokes the ball home.

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Cesc takes control on Facebook

DonJulio — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:31:54 GMT

Want to know the secret of Cesc’s game-winning control?

On Thursday 22 October at 6:30pm, he’ll be taking over the Nike Football Facebook page.

It’s your chance to see behind-the-scenes photos, hear his football insights and ask your own questions.

So we need you to get involved. Post your questions to the event wall. Cesc will pick his favourites and answer them on the night.

Join the event

Cesc Fabregas: Total Control

DonJulio — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:42:55 GMT

At the heart of the game stands the playmaker. The one whose first touch is already the start of the second. Who creates space out of chaos. Who sees runs no-one else sees or imagines. The one to whom precision is the norm and the spectacular expected. The one the other players look back to when their shot hits the net.

Watch Cesc take total control.

In total control

DonJulio — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:26:13 GMT

The CTR360 is the ultimate control boot. Developed for players who pull the midfield strings. Players who specialise in killer through-balls. Players like Cesc.

On Sunday, Cesc wore the CTR360 for the first time, getting a chance to see how the boot would improve his game.

Over 90 minutes Cesc gave a stunning masterclass in the art of midfield play – setting up four of Arsenal’s six goals and netting one himself. No arguments who made the difference.

Want to dominate the game like Cesc?

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Introducing Nike Football+

DonJulio — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:29:10 GMT

Nike Football+ is a killer combination of our premium boots, pro training programs and access to the world’s top coaches and footballers. It’s simple - buy the boot and you get a code. Enter the code to unlock Elite football training and a year of improvement.

It all kicks off with the new CTR360. Buy the boot and get 4-weeks’ Elite control Training including video drills from FC Barcelona, skill challenges featuring Cesc Fabregas and Andres Iniesta, and tips from Pep Guardiola.

Accuracy and Speed Elite Training are up next.

Become the complete player.

CTR360 is ready for action

gareth.nettl — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:47:37 GMT

How do you make Cesc, Iniesta and Mascherano even better?

Give them a boot specifically developed for their game.

So this week, we gave the players who pull the strings in midfield, the ultimate control boot. One built to spark counter attacks, play defence-splitting passes, to dominate the game – the CTR360.

Look out.

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Control the ball. Dominate your game.

DonJulio — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:53:00 GMT

Control changes games. It pulls strings. It sparks counter-attacks. It breaks stalemates.

The CTR360 is your new weapon of choice.

Control is everything

gareth.nettl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:33:16 GMT

You don’t need to score to change games. It’s all about pulling the strings.

On Saturday, Cesc showed the impact of his game-winning control as his inch-perfect through-ball laid on the goal that won the three points.

Be the player, behind the player.

Own opening day

gareth.nettl — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:30:43 GMT

Cesc's pledge for the season was one word – trophies. While silverware may still be months away, Cesc showed how to Make the Difference in the first 90 minutes of the campaign.

His two goals and two assists helped Arsenal equal the record for opening day wins. And it proved when you need to nail the first game of the season, the difference is born in training.

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T-90 Ascente Testing – Arsenal

gareth.nettl — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:31:29 GMT

Date: 04.02.09
Location: London Colney
Weather conditions: Extremely cold. Temperature range from -5C to +5C. Conditions changed from sunny, blue skies to cloudy with snow and rain.
Pitch conditions: Ploughed snow. Ground soggy but firm.
Players and staff: Abou Diaby, Nicklas Bendtner, Jack Wilshere, William Gallas, Denilson, Eduardo, Mikael Sylvestre, Carlos Vela, Alexandre Song, Lukas Fabianski, Manuel Almunia, Arsene Wenger.

Tester’s notes
Freezing conditions. Heaviest snowfall in 18 yrs. Balls inflated to 12.5 psi exactly. Arsene had a juggle & some one-touches w Paul Johnson. “It’s good, it’s lively.” The keepers... Almunia worried. “Not good for goalkeepers. Again!” Sorry Manuel. (Great for fans though.) Team session. Wilshere : “Yeah, it feels good on the touch.” Shooting session: Ball flight and rotation were true. Some spectacular long-range shots. Get ready Premier League – spectacular goals are coming.

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Old rivals, new battle

gareth.nettl — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:31:17 GMT

When Man Utd meet Arsenal for the first time in Europe’s elite club competition, it’s down to one player to step up and take centre stage.

Who’s going to make a name for themselves?

See Cesc’s appearance in the Nike BootRoom

gareth.nettl — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:04:19 GMT

At 21, Cesc Fabregas has 200 club appearances and a European Championship winners’ medal to his name.

So when a small band of young footballers found themselves in the company of the Arsenal midfielder in the Nike BootRoom, they hung on every word. Cesc shared his insights on Arsenal’s young guns, the commitment it takes to make it as a pro player and how it felt to join Arsenal as a teenager.

Watch the video to see the highlights of Cesc’s appearance at NikeTown London. Rio Ferdinand is coming soon to the NikeStore in Manchester. Look out for more from Manchester’s finest on NikeFootball.com.

There's only one Cesc Fabregas

gareth.nettl — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:24:21 GMT

As all footballers know, when a chance comes along at the top level, you have to grab it with both hands.

No surprise then that there's been a massive response to the opportunity to meet Cesc Fabregas in the Nike Boot Room. Thanks to everyone who entered, the competition is now closed.

Cesc hits the Nike BootRoom soon. Keep checking NikeFootball.com for details of more BootRoom events.

Boot design competition closed

gareth.nettl — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:10:31 GMT

When Nike asked you to design match boots for the likes of Carlos Tevez, Cesc Fabregas, Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott, Rio Ferdinand and William Gallas, you sure knew how to respond.

More than 15,000 designs later, the cream of the crop have been submitted for some of the Premiership’s biggest stars to choose from when Arsenal and Man Utd line up to face each other on 8 November.

Better keep an eye on your email – if your design gets picked, we’ll be in touch to invite you and a friend to spend match day at the Emirates, where you’ll see the boots you designed in action. And did we mention that you’ll get a pair signed by the player that chose them?

In the meantime, stay tuned to the Nike Football blog to catch a glimpse of the winning entries, or visit Nike iD to design your very own custom boots, and walk away in style.

Next Level: Behind the scenes

gareth.nettl — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:25:11 GMT

You’ve seen the TV ad as it followed the evolution of a non-league player into a European star. Now watch the banter flow behind the scenes as the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Wesley Sneijder give their advice on how to make next season your best.