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Adidas
The design of the new adidas Predator Accuracy pays homage to the Predator Accelerator, which was launched 25 years ago. Our resident boot reviewer was also launched upon the world in 1998 and, as he points out, “Some would say these are a reincarnation of Swaz himself.”
Swaz got his hand on these prototypes, which were sent into the Champions Journal office, and liked what he saw. “They’ve got the same stud pattern as the recent Predator but it looks like the collar isn’t as high, so a bit easier to get on. I really like the old school design, actually. They wouldn’t look out of place on the plains of Africa – if there was a rave.”
Bayern & Celtic
We’ve got not one but two signed shirts to give away: a pair of our issue 13 cover stars, Sadio Mané and Kyogo Furuhashi, have put pen to fabric. For the chance to win either of these beauties, head over to the competitions page at champions-journal.com.
UEFA.TV
This six-part documentary is a fascinating insight into women’s football, examining its rapid rise across Europe against the backdrop of a record-breaking UEFA Women’s EURO 2022. Top stars Alexia Putellas, Ada Hegerberg and Leah Williamson, among others, share their experiences of this momentous era for the women’s game – and discuss the challenges that lie ahead.
Martin O'Neill
The introduction pulls you in. Martin O’Neill is telling his story of the 1980 European Cup final. Having been left out of the 1979 final victory against Malmö, he was unable to properly join in the celebrations. Twelve months on against Bayern in Madrid, this was different. O’Neill was on from the start. “My heart is pounding and I feel entirely different,” he writes. “If we win, everything that has happened to me in my professional career will have been worth it.”
O’Neill sheds fascinating light on his relationship with mercurial manager Brian Clough and a unique period in Forest’s history. Oh, and then there’s his own highly successful managerial career. A great read.
UCL Final 23 Jersey
We’ve also got a UEFA Champions League final 2023 jersey up for grabs. The shirt can be seen in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team but we’ve got our hands on a physical version, which you can win – you guessed it – via champions-journal.com.
Arsenal
Arsenal began 2023 as league leaders and they kicked off the new year in style on the creative front too, revealing eight artworks that will soon adorn their stadium. Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller collaborated with artist Reuben Dangoor, graphic designer David Rudnick and more than 100 fans to devise the eye-catching pieces focusing on the club’s history, culture and community. If all goes well for the Gunners, these bold new works will become a familiar sight in the Champions League next season.
