Pato on Point
28 March 2008
Every Brazilian from the time they pop into the world dreams of scoring for the national team.
Well, on Wednesday, March 26, Pato's dream became a reality. The 18-year-old striker laced up his orange Vapors before the match as a Serie A star. He unlaced them afterward as an international superstar.
Pato's killer instincts earned him a goal on his debut for the full senior side. And, what a goal it was. The stunning strike won the game for Brazil and certainly won over his coach, Dunga, who had some glowing words for his young forward.
"He knows how to score a goal," said Dunga. "Pato is i ...
Set-Pieces Set U.S. Apart
27 March 2008
The US MNT's 3-0 win over Poland was one of the best looking performances this team has ever put in, and that's not only because of the new away jerseys. In front of a raucous, sellout crowd, against a European Championship-caliber team, the U.S. dominated for nearly 90 minutes. Flat out.
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Inside The Lab: Mercurial Vapor IV
04 March 2008
True innovation comes from true insight. And, for the research and design team behind one of the most innovative boots to ever grace the pitch, there's no truer insight than this: Short, ten meter bursts of acceleration are the single most frequent action in football.
So, how can the Mercu ...
The Next Brilliant Brazilian
27 February 2008
Young and ruthless? Check. Immense talent? Check. Natural scoring instincts? Check. Enough confidence to start for one of Europe's top clubs? Check. An elite boot for an elite player? Check.
Alexandre Pato is the new Brazilian striker on the block. He represents the next generation of spee ...