[Perdogg]

fyi.....


PUMA:Italy (three-times world champion), Czech Republic, Poland, Switzerland (co-host of European Cup 2008 with Austria), Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Ivory Coast, Ghana,Tunisia, Togo, Angola, Iran

NIKE: Brazil (five-times World Champion), Netherlands, Portugal, Croatia, Mexico, USA, Australia, South Korea

ADIDAS:Germany (three-times World Champion), France (1998 World Champion), Argentina (twice World Champion), Japan, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago

UMBRO: England (1966 World Champion), Sweden

LOTTO: Ukraine, Serbia-Montenegro

MTHON: Ecuador

JOMA: Costa Rica

[soccer_maniac]

Spain vs. Ukraine at 8:55 a.m. ET (LIVE on ESPN2)

[wolf78]

Interestingly, the founders of ADIDAS and PUMA were brothers: "Adidas" stems from Adolf "ADI" DASsler (born 1900), Puma was initially called "Ruda" (RUdolf DAssler, born 1896), later the name was changed.

[relictele]

Interesting kit list.

The Puma/Adidas split, of course, is the legacy of the feuding Dassler brothers.

I'm an Adidas man but have to admit that the kits for Brazil and especially Holland's all-orange are quite stunning. Not to pile on the US team but their navy kit looked a bit silly and youth-league with the white v-neck - almost looked cheap.

The US logo has to go as well - why they & MLS stick to portraying the ball as the 1970s hexagon/pentagon patchwork model is beyond me - are they afraid people will forget what sport is being played?

I can't tell if this alternate logo is the creation of Nike creation or just a talented fan but I think it's perfect - reflects history, attitude and is the closest thing to heraldry our non-monarchy has.

[Churchillspirit]

Love the TV ad with the two little Italian? kids picking sides and the real players emerge.

Sponsor - Adidas.