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Young gun proves deadly

ManishTilwani — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:15:29 GMT

When you’re young, you think you can take on the world – sometimes you’re right.

With his team 2-0 down to Juventus, Marek Hamsik decided enough was enough.

On 58 minutes, he slotted in at the far post to ignite the comeback. But that was just the beginning.

Less than 10 minutes to go, 2-2. Marek ran onto a perfectly cushioned ball and lashed a shot into the top corner for all three points.

Just wait until he’s unleashed in South Africa next year.

Challenge: Fabregas

ManishTilwani — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:41:56 GMT

Got touch? Cesc Fabregas does. Think you can match his surgical skill? Watch the video. Lace up your boots. Ignite your game.

Ignite Moment: Fabregas

ManishTilwani — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:24:52 GMT

What’s the difference between victory and defeat? Find out as Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas breaks down a magical, match-defining moment.

Play proud

Nikefootball_India — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:03:00 GMT

"Maradona? He's one of a kind. Nobody is like Maradona, certainly not me.
Sergio Aguero has a style of his own. He's a pure striker, a straight-forward-forward, a young pro that sees nothing in front of him but the goal.

Be your own hero

Nikefootball_India — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:02:00 GMT

When Clint Dempsey was 11 he got heart-broken when the news came to Nacogdoches that Maradona would not be playing in the 1994 FIFA World Cup game played in the Cotton Bowl.

Play for millions

Nikefootball_India — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:02:00 GMT

On October 6, 2006 Lucas Neill was named as the 50th player to captain the Australian national team. He will be leading them to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Episode 6: Bring em' on

Nikefootball_India — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:04:00 GMT

The only thing you learn from losing is that you have to win. Find out the lengths our athletes go to compete at the highest level.

Bark VS Bite

Nikefootball_India — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:03:00 GMT

When Clint Dempsey was playing a kickball game in the second grade, the coach cheated and let the girls win. Clint punched him.

Football with a punch

Nikefootball_India — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:02:00 GMT

Competitiveness is what takes the game to the next level. It's what gives every pass, kick or dribble double the excitement. Being competitive is the essence of making it.

Welcome to the zone

Nikefootball_India — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:01:39 GMT

When players are asked about how they feel and what they hear during a game, the answers are always the same: they can't really focus on anything but the ball.

Episode 4: Mind games

Nikefootball_India — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:05:45 GMT

Our minds need to be as powerful as our bodies. Find out the importance of mental strength and how to go head to head with the top players in Europe.

Mind VS Muscle

Nikefootball_India — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:03:34 GMT

Physical strength can help you become a good player. Mental strength is what's going to make you a great one.

All in your head

Nikefootball_India — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:01:07 GMT

Neill once missed a crucial penalty in a shootout against Japan which resulted in Australia's elimination from the Asia Cup. He got right back on his feet and played his way into becoming captain of the Socceroos.

What does it mean?

Nikefootball_India — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:00:56 GMT

We've asked Giovanni dos Santos what football means to him. After watching this, try asking yourself the very same question.

Episode 3: No balls, no brilliance

Nikefootball_India — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:04:00 GMT

You have to lose something to win everything. All the sacrifices and hard times our players had to overcome to make it.