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Bitter Rivals, Sweet Victory

DonJulio — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:08:39 GMT

Cesc Fabregas stands in the center circle. His first North London derby as captain. His team just went up 1-0.

Time to kill the game.

The match re-starts. Cesc bursts off the line and steals the ball, dances past one player, two, three. With just five touches he's at the edge of the penalty box. Then, with the keeper at his mercy, Cesc calmly strokes the ball home.

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Cesc Fabregas: Total Control

DonJulio — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:44:31 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

adamspangler — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:53:14 GMT

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

On Saturday, 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.

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CTR360 Is Ready For Action

adamspangler — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:28:29 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 defense-splitting passes, to dominate the game: the CTR360.

Look out.

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Introducing Nike Soccer+

DonJulio — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:21:46 GMT

Nike Soccer+ 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 soccer 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.

Control the ball. Dominate your game.

DonJulio — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:01:39 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

adamspangler — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:26:19 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.

Lay it on the line

crowlala — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:00:33 GMT

The pros have made their pledges on how they will Make the Difference. What are you saying?

This is your chance to lay down a marker for your season. Five more goals than last season, win every 50-50 ball, never lose your man.

Whatever your aim, make it public on Facebook.

Then get on the pitch and make it happen.

Make your pledge on Facebook

Own opening day

crowlala — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:27:43 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.

Train on Facebook

Make your pledge

T-90 Ascente Testing – Arsenal

crowlala — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:29:45 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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CR7 in a league of his own

gabejazzy — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:03:11 GMT

How good?

A 40 yard free kick – again. Clinical finishing under pressure – again. Elite opposition taken down – again.

That’s how good.

Old rivals, new battle

gabejazzy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:57:12 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?

Ignite Moment: Fabregas

gabejazzy — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:47:30 GMT

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

Ignite Your First Touch

gabejazzy — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:43:51 GMT

Make a vicious first impression. Get the tools to develop your touch, enhance reaction time, and compete at the highest level.

Ignite Your Game

gabejazzy — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:13:54 GMT

Four skills. Four Challenges. Four months. One Mission: Ignite Your Game. Cesc Fabregas, Robinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Carlos Tevez lead a four-month journey to develop the core skills of first touch, agility, close control, and speed-revealing secrets of the small-sided game to take your game to the next level.