The Finale Madrid, match ball for the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, has been launched by adidas. UEFA and adidas unveiled the official match ball for the UEFA Champions League final at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium on 22 May.

The new Adidas FINALE Madrid ball is available through the FSC Shop.

The Finale Madrid becomes the tenth in the series of match balls supplied by adidas for the UEFA Champions League final – marking the latest milestone in the sports-apparel manufacturer's partnership with UEFA – and the anniversary issue will make its competitive debut in the climax to the European club season in the Spanish capital.

The design of the Finale Madrid celebrates the ten most recent UEFA Champions League finals, including this season's, with the exclusive motif from each of these showpiece matches being drawn in gold inside one of the characteristic star panels of the ball. The red borders of each star reference the colours of the Spanish flag while the base of the ball is inspired by the white of the city of Madrid – stage for the highly anticipated game on 22 May. The final, which is nearly ten weeks away, will be the first played on a Saturday in the UEFA Champions League era.

Three leading European football leagues will turn (RED) this weekend as Nike introduces a special edition ball in the leagues' home fixtures to raise awareness of the (NIKE) RED 'Lace Up. Save Lives' partnership.

In a unified show of support for the global initiative, England's Barclays Premier League, Spain's La Liga BBVA and Italy's Serie A TIM will use a special (NIKE)RED ball at all home games over the weekend of March 13th and 14th.

The Nike and (RED) partnership invites people to 'Lace Up. Save Lives' by purchasing a pair of (NIKE)RED laces. One hundred percent of the profits from (NIKE)RED laces is split equally between The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which funds AIDS programs that provide medicine, treatment and services for those living with HIV, and football-based community initiatives that deliver education and understanding around HIV/AIDS prevention.

This is the new Umbro Stealth Pro match ball, which was used for the first time in England's friendly match against Egypt at Wembley on March 3rd, 2010. Also pictured are the new England Away goalkeeper gloves, which will also be worn for the first time in the match.

Both will be available through the FSC Shop

The Umbro Stealth Pro, the first ball to feature Umbro's new 14 panel construction. It’s made from a special Japanese microfibre, which offers more power and touch control to the player. As you can see in the pictures, the ball features a unique crest for each game, and is individually numbered – only fifty are made for each occasion.

Footy-Boots.com released the first pictures of the new Nike Superfly II football boots, which are available through the FSC Shop from 1st April 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo, no less, was on hand to launch the new Nike boot at a global media event which was held at a bespoke space inside Battersea Power Station in London.

The Superfly II features a new, unique adaptive traction system designed for explosive acceleration. The Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II also includes a reengineered upper for enhanced fit and ball control for fast feet while Nike say the vibrant ultra-violet color boosts visibility on the pitch.

adidas and MLS unveiled the new MLS Official Match Ball which will be available here, during live coverage of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft on ESPN2. The MLS ball features the same technology and radical new design as the adidas "JABULANI", the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. adidas has been the provider of MLS match balls since 2006, consistently keeping with the blue, green and silver color scheme highlighted in the MLS logo.

The newly developed "Grip'n'Groove" profile enables an exceptionally stable flight and perfect grip under all weather conditions. Comprised of only eight completely new, thermally bonded 3-D panels, which for the first time are spherically molded, make the ball perfectly round and the most accurate ball to date.

CAF and adidas unveiled the Official Match Ball for the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2010 in Angola, which is available through the FSC Shop. 

16 teams will use the Jabulani Angola ball as they battle to become champions of Africa from January 10th to 31st in Angola.
 
Inspired by the yellow, red and black Angolan flag, the colourful and mystical design of the Jabulani Angola reflects adidas’ commitment to and passion for African football. Angolan pride in its culture and heritage is strongly represented through this vibrant ball which is sure to be used in some inspiring football moments this coming January.

 Adidas unveiled the next generation of its Adipure boot - the adiPure III , which is available through the FSC Shop.

The adiPure III is all about heritage. A classic boot that has the modern technologies incorporated into its design. Lightweight, comfortable, protective and traditional are just some of the features of this snug football boot.

Fernando Torres is back. And hes armed with a lethal weapon- the brand new Nike T-90 Laser III. El Niño unveiled the boot at the official launch last Thursday live on the Nikefootball Facebook Page. Torres discussed the features of the T-90 Laser III, including Master Accuracy, the latest edition of Nike Football+ training.

In the video below you'll see the questions Fernando Torres has been answering live on the Nike Football Facebook page.

This is the production of the adidas “JABULANI”, the Official Match Ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, which is available now through the FSC Shop.

This 4 minute video below shows how the eight 3-D spherically formed EVA and TPU panels are moulded together, harmoniously enveloping the inner carcass.

This is the new Football Wardrobe range from Umbro, designed to cater to the needs of all football players, whatever the level they're playing at. It offers a vibrant, stylish range of products that also provide the durability and comfort that players demand. The new Umbro Football Wardrobe range will be available through the FSC Shop.

Football Wardrobe includes everything from shorts to drill tops, shirts to socks, training jackets to hoodies. Tailored to Umbro's highest standards, it is robustly built to endure the best and worst that the game can throw at it. Available in a range of bold colours; ideal to mix and match, it's all the kit you need to give you that bit of confidence and edge that every player wants.