black and white cleats up to the camera. “And he gave these to our program because we will have an auction for them. Messi, thank you very very much.” Shoes are considered an insult in Arab ...

Adidas’ F50 elite are junior cleats loaded with the kind of cutting-edge technology available to the world’s best players. Lionel Messi wears the same brand and model – ever heard of him?

This is typically a time when most soccer players hang up their cleats because of injuries or a decline in ability. Messi, ...