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The return of Iniesta

DonJulio — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:53:51 GMT

Andres Iniesta can Make the Difference against any team in the world. And after missing Spain’s last tournament through injury, he’s hungry to triumph in South Africa.

Spain’s next opponents are Argentina. Look out Argentina.

Train with Iniesta.

CTR360 is ready for action

DonJulio — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:53:51 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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We are European Champions. We are one.

DonJulio — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:27:13 GMT

Barcelona strode into the Stadio Olimpico, on a mission to become Europe’s greatest. Led by Iniesta, they claimed every ball in midfield, virtually passing Man Utd into submission as they took down another of the giants of the game.

Lifting the greatest prize in club football means that in Pep Guardiola’s first season as manager, Barcelona have become the first Spanish team ever to win the treble of the league title, the Copa del Rey and now Europe’s biggest prize.

Barcelona were never just 11 on the pitch. Instead, Europe’s finest came together on the night that mattered most.

Create your own digital Barcelona shirt to join the newly crowned champions of Europe.

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MÉS: More than football

DonJulio — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:57:58 GMT

This is more than a match. It is where MÉS allows refugee children to be part of a team and have fun together through football and education. MÉS helps these children to feel joy, freedom, trust, and pride. This is more than a victory. It is the chance to help them rebuild their lives.

MÉS is a partnership between FC Barcelona, Nike and UNHCR to bring sport and education to underprivileged youth and refugees around the world.

The net proceeds from the sale of MÉS-branded products will be distributed through the FC Barcelona Foundation and UNHCR to fund projects, which contribute to sports and education for some of the most disadvantaged youth and refugees in the world.

At mesfootball.org you can join the movement to make a difference in these children’s lives. On the MÉS website you can watch video from the Nakivalle tournament in Uganda, check out the product, show your support by joining the gallery, grab the MÉS digital pin for your own blog, or make a donation directly.

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Bootcamp: 5 things you need to know

ryangriffin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:49:10 GMT

Everybody’s talking about Bootcamp. Why? Because it delivers the very latest world class professional football training directly into your hands. For free. And it’s guaranteed to power your game with a serious performance boost.

Interested? Here’s five Bootcamp factoids to get your training juices flowing.

1. It’s a new way to train. There are skill programmes. And there are conditioning programmes. But Bootcamp’s hardcore aerobic conditioning works you hard with the ball at your feet. So your technique grows alongside your speed and stamina.

2. It’s where the pros go. Bootcamp is designed by top pro conditioning coaches ~~p-1608~~ and Paul Winsper. And brought to life by stars like Andres Iniesta and Klaas Jan Huntelaar. It doesn’t get any better. Fact.

3. It’s on mobile. Watch your vids right on your chosen training patch. Then time your drills and even count out your tempo with a toolkit of handy training tools.

4. You can choose your level. Bootcamp has three programmes. Choose according to your level of fitness and commitment. Choose your start date. Choose to stick at it. That’s it. Simple. Want to play it your way? Then just browse the drill library and make up your own programme for some training a la carte. It’s up to you.

5. It’s equipment-lite. Bootcamp doesn’t need much more kit than you, a ball and some willpower. Some drills are based on minimal exercise gear – but alternatives are always offered. And sure, it’d be great if you have goals and cones… but you are officially encouraged to make use of what you’ve got.

Want to see more? Check out the Drill of the Week compilation below or visit our Youtube Bootcamp Playlist.

Bootcamp Drill of the Week: High Gears

ryangriffin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:20:18 GMT

Who would you back in a race between a push bike and a sports car? And which would you rather be driving?

Changing speed is at the heart of top-level football performance, so every player needs a smooth-changing gearbox to win the races that matter over ninety minutes.

Bootcamp's High Gears drill gives you the tune-up you need to shift up and down the gears with ease when that match-winning sprint is on – for the loose ball, the last-ditch tackle, or that glimmer of a goalscoring chance.

Show how much you want it.

Bootcamp Drill of the Week: Shoot

ryangriffin — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:06:59 GMT

A ball. A 60 metre course. Nets at either end. And an instinctive hunger for goals.

That’s all you’ll need for ‘Shoot’ – the latest Bootcamp Drill of the Week.

Watch a maestro at work, as Barcelona’s Andrés Iniesta shows how to shake off those tired legs and fire your team to glory in the dying seconds of a crucial match.

Work on it. It’ll make the difference.

Bootcamp Drill of the Week: Chest and go

ryangriffin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:21:36 GMT

Stopping the ball with your chest is a skill. Controlling it is an art.

See how Barcelona hero Andrés Iniesta hones his touch with ‘Chest and Go’ – the latest Bootcamp Drill of the Week.

Keep the ball close as you drive forward, then flick it up, control it with a deft chest trap, and spank it into the waiting net.

Speed, balance, and explosive finishing – it’s the killer combination that only Bootcamp delivers.

Bootcamp Drill of the Week: Step It Up

ryangriffin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:51:08 GMT

Step up your game with Andrés Iniesta in Bootcamp's Drill of the Week.

When a game's deadlocked and there's no room for manoeuvre, it's the fastest feet that open up space for a match-clinching moment of magic.

Now do what The Man says: shoot. Score. Relax.

Bootcamp delivers

ryangriffin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:21:42 GMT

European champions are made in the off-season.

There aren’t a whole lot of players treading turf who know what it takes to get signed by Barcelona aged twelve, get a call-up to the Spanish national team at 22, and go on to win La Liga, Champions League and European medals before they hit 25.

Andrés Iniesta is one. Now listen up, while one of Bootcamp’s most decorated pros tells you what you should be eating, how you should be training, how hard you need to push yourself to make it happen.

Iniesta’s at Bootcamp. Shouldn’t you be?

The Challenge

akqa — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:56:36 GMT

How badly do you want to be a footballer?

Sign up for Nike Bootcamp.