ZIDANE IS VIP AT ADIDAS ESP

10th July 2009
in: goalkeeper

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It must be a pretty decent feeling (or awesome as our American cousins might describe it) to be considered as one of the 102 best youth players in the USA.

Probably even better when you get to run out against the legendary Zinedine Zidane (see the video below).

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But that’s what happened to the players attending the adidas Elite Soccer Programme held at the Colorado Rapids practice facility in Denver.

The young players, all kitted out in the latest adidas F50i football boots and Predator Powerswerve‘s ran practice drills alongside the former French international who looked like he still had a few tricks up his sleeve.

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As the most recognizable development event of it’s type, the adidas Elite Soccer Programme continues to create, inspire and enable the elite soccer youth of America.

adidas invites players based on the recommendations of a national and highly-regarded scouting network.

adidas ESP not only offers the elite player the opportunity to train and compete in front of professional and college scouts alike, but also provides opportunities for the players to learn about college programmes, professional paths, and the highly-selective Generation adidas.

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Since 1997, over 1,000 players have gone through the adidas ESP ranks including Jozy Altidore, who played for the USA in the recent Confederations Cup and West Ham United defender Jonathan Spector.

Zidane proves he hasn’t lost it, watch him ‘do’ the defender three times at the end of the film.

 

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19 Comments

  1. Adam Tosic
    July 10, 2009
    11:14 am

    Are they the new preds he is wearing??

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  2. Mo
    July 10, 2009
    11:16 am

    Lucky guys, I’d give my little toe to play with Zizou.

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  3. Aussie Lad
    July 10, 2009
    11:38 am

    He is wearing the Predator Trustrikes :)

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  4. djibo
    July 10, 2009
    11:55 am

    Please tell me when the Tru Strikes are available

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  5. Adam Tosic
    July 10, 2009
    1:52 pm

    These have nothing on the predators.. I wondor how much they will be,

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01hj9jw50JI

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  6. Fran
    July 10, 2009
    2:26 pm

    Yes my god is wearing the new preds!Tru strikes is an uggly name but they’re nice …I’ve seen photos off them in white/yellow/black and black/red/white…very special, but nice

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  7. Eric
    July 10, 2009
    3:23 pm

    do these kids have to pay to go to that camp? because that’s the problem with the american youth system now. it hinges too much on a pay-to-play attitude

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  8. adam sheppard
    July 10, 2009
    4:50 pm

    boys them true strikes are sexy

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  9. schiff
    July 10, 2009
    6:03 pm

    In response to Mo's comment:

    thats not that big of a sacrifice…..id give an arm to play with frickin zizou

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  10. Mike
    July 11, 2009
    3:48 am

    No they don’t have to pay a dime, Adidas pays their way, cleats, kits, hotels and all.

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  11. silviu
    July 11, 2009
    6:09 am

    the boots is new Adidas Predator TruStrike and release in World Cup 2010

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  12. klongski
    July 11, 2009
    11:11 am

    A: They are not going to be called true strikes so don’t worry about the name.
    B: They hit the market this november

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  13. kevin
    July 11, 2009
    5:58 pm

    I’ve seen a picture or two of these “trustrikes”, nd have to admit not the best lookin boots on the market but predators always perform.

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  14. Ryan
    July 12, 2009
    2:42 am

    Man, i’d love to play with Zidane..

    They need soccer camps in Aus, adidas need to bring their camps down here! Pls. :)

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  15. Callum
    July 12, 2009
    5:31 pm

    What a brilliant piece of skill, what a player, still got it !!!

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  16. Mel
    July 12, 2009
    7:57 pm

    Sublime!

    Zidane not the boots!

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  17. kaizer
    July 13, 2009
    12:29 pm

    he is wearing the new predator which launches in November and they are not going to be called “trustrikes”

    watch this space….

    nike be afraid… be very afraid!

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  18. Quaresma
    July 14, 2009
    5:33 pm

    They will now be released in 2009! It’s 2010 and yes they will be caled the Predator TruStrikes!!! They will be released during the freakin World Cup just like the Absolutes!

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  19. Fredi
    July 18, 2009
    11:56 pm

    In response to Eric's comment:

    No they don’t have to pay to play there. I myself am an American soccer player. I’m 19 years old and I know some kids who attended this camp. They are chosen through a network, as the article stated. The kids are then invited to the camp. When they get there they get all of this free gear because they are the best of the best in the US.

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