London, UK (March 9, 2010) Three leading European football leagues will turn (RED)™ this weekend as Nike introduces a special edition (PRODUCT)^RED™ 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, Barclays Premier League, Spain’s La Liga and Italy’s Serie A will use a (NIKE)^RED ball at all home games over the weekend of March 13^th and 14^th.

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.

The (NIKE)^RED ball is a specially designed T90 Ascente – the same make of ball currently used by all three leagues and boasts all of the technological innovations that the players are accustomed to week in week out, but features the (RED) laces graphic on the exterior.

Richard Scudamore, Chief Executive of the Premier League, said: “The Premier League has enormous global appeal and we are committed to using our reach to raise awareness of this partnership between, Nike, one of our longest serving commercial partners, and (RED). A red ball and red laces are simple ideas, but sometimes those are the best – the hope is that the profile given through this and the money raised through ‘Lace Up, Save Lives’ will provide significant impetus and funding to the Global Fund’s activities to aid the prevention of HIV/AIDS in Africa.”

Susan Smith Ellis, CEO of (RED) says: “Having three of the world’s Premier football leagues is a force multiplier for NIKE AND (RED). It raises awareness. It expands our reach. Most important, it benefits those who suffer from AIDS in Africa. We could not be more pleased.”

“Nike has a history of elevating global causes through sport. Through the power and appeal of football, this campaign not only highlights the HIV/AIDS issue globally, it has also created a great way to raise much needed funds,” said Mark Parker, President & CEO of NIKE, Inc.

On November 30^th, 2009, the eve of World AIDS Day, Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Andrey Arshavin (Arsenal), Denilson (Arsenal), Marco Materazzi (Inter Milan), Lucas Neill (Galatasaray), Clint Dempsey (Fulham) and Seol Ki-Hyeon (Fulham) joined U2 front man Bono and Mark Parker at Niketown London to announce the partnership.

The (NIKE)^RED Limited Edition Ascente Ball will be available in Singapore for SGD$179.00 and 2010 (NIKE)^RED Limited Edition Brasil N98 Track Jackets will also be at SGD$179.00 and both will be sold globally from March. (NIKE)^RED products are also now being sold at retail. (NIKE)^RED laces are available now at Nike Wisma.

John Wilkinson shares his thoughts on the (RED) campaign, settling down in Singapore with a family and his love for the game.

Nike (RED) Campaign

Hi John, thanks for being here with us today. To start off, how do you feel about being a Nike (RED) campaign ambassador?

I feel honoured to be part of the Nike (RED) campaign, and hope to bring a greater understanding of HIV/ AIDS to Singapore, especially the youth here.

How can football help in spreading the message?

Football is a global game – being played, watched, and talked about in almost every country – the perfect vehicle to promote this campaign.

How does it feel wearing the (RED) laces? Will you be wearing them for the current S-League season?

I feel a strong sense of responsibility being one of the Nike (RED) ambassadors, having worn the red laces for a while now. I think they look cool and will definitely be wearing them as often as I can, and not just for the S-league games.

Personal Life

How did you first get into the game?

Like most of the boys growing up in England, I was thrown a football as soon as I could walk and haven't stopping kicking it nearly thirty years on. Growing up, there was never any doubt in my mind what I wanted do, and everything else had to take a back seat.

What made you decide to do this as a career, and what challenges have you faced along the way?

Wanting to be a professional player and being one are two different things. There are literally thousands of lads to compete with, so if you get a serious injury (which was what happened to me) there is always someone to take your place. At the end of the day, mental strength is the most important asset to an athlete.

How do you feel you’ve contributed to football here?

It's been a successful three years in the national team and I've really enjoyed playing in the big games. I would like to think that I've added strength, flexibility and energy into the side.

What is the best and worst thing about being a professional football player?

Worst thing – Crappy pitches.

Best thing – I have the best job in the world.

What have you grown to love about Singapore and what do you miss about England?

Singapore's my home now. I have chosen to build my base and family here. But I have also left behind my mother and sisters in England, and missed the growing up of my seven nieces and nephews.

What do you do during your free time?

When I'm not with my daughters, I like to paint. It's a form of escapism for me, and allows me to express my creativity.

So what’s the secret to keeping yourself fit enough to last the long season?

Everyone's physique is different. One thing I've learned recently about my body is that I feel much lighter and fresher if I always keep it in a state of activity. I try to never have two days of complete rest in a row. Even if it’s a day off, I will do something to get my heart rate up – be it tennis, swimming, Pilates, or even just chasing my elder daughter around.

Name some essential items you have in your training bag.

I always have a pair of Nike Cushioned Comfort Crew Socks to keep the blisters at bay, and a pair of Nike Base layer shorts to wear under my match/training shorts. They help keep me in order. There are also other items such as a pair of shades and toiletries.

With the World Cup coming, who would you like to see in the finals and why?

I can't wait until the World Cup is upon us. It's going to be amazing to see if England will lift the World Cup again after so long.

If Singapore doesn’t get to broadcast the games here, what will you do to get your football fix?

I hope that FIFA and the powers that be can sort out the viewing rights here. Otherwise, I guess I'll have to try and watch it on the internet.

NIKE AND (RED)™ UNITE TO LEVERAGE THE POWER OF SPORT TO FIGHT HIV/AIDS IN AFRICA

Leading footballers join forces to announce a partnership designed to get people to “Lace Up. Save Lives”

Singapore (December 1st, 2009) – On the day before World Aids Day, some of the world’s best footballers joined Bono at the announcement of a partnership between NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and (RED).

Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Andrei Arshavin (Arsenal), Marco Materazzi (Inter Milan), Denilson (Arsenal), Lucas Neill (Everton), Clint Dempsey (Fulham) and Seol Ki-Hyeon (Fulham), came together in London yesterday to announce a partnership between NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and (RED).

This unique partnership delivers a two-pronged approach to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa by delivering funds to support programs that offer education and medication on the ground and will harness the power of sport to engage youth around the world in the fight against AIDS in Africa.

In making the partnership announcement, Mark Parker, President and CEO of Nike Inc., Susan Smith Ellis, CEO, (RED) and Professor Michel D. Kazatchkine Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS , Tuberculosis and Malaria were joined by footballers from around the world and U2 vocalist and (RED) co-founder Bono, to emphasize the need for global action and participation to eliminate AIDS in Africa.

"The fight against AIDS in Africa needs great brands to drive awareness and engagement,” said Susan Smith Ellis, CEO, (RED). “Nike is the right partner to connect education with sport, and in so doing help drive social change, prevention and understanding of HIV/AIDS. We are thrilled to have them with us."

Nike has a proven history of elevating global causes to create consumer awareness and participation. “As a global brand and creative company, Nike can play a role in amplifying this important issue,” said Mark Parker, President and CEO of Nike Inc. “With football as the catalyst, Nike is joining the (RED) movement to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.”

The Nike and (RED) concept is a simple one that invites people to “Lace Up. Save Lives” by purchasing a pair of NIKE (PRODUCT)^RED™ laces. One hundred percent of the profits from (NIKE)^RED laces will be split equally between The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which funds AIDS programs that provide medicine for those living with HIV, and Nike football-based community initiatives that deliver education and understanding around HIV/AIDS prevention. This unique partnership delivers programs that both medicate and educate.

Progress has been made in the drive to reduce HIV infections in Africa, with fourteen countries reporting a decline in the prevalence of the disease. This is great news and proves the fight can be won. But AIDS remains one of the greatest challenges facing the world today. An estimated 3,800 men, women and children die in sub-Saharan Africa every day, in addition to 6,000 new infections every day among 15-24 year old men and women.

“The (RED) Nike laces can tie athletes around the world together with people living under threat from HIV in Africa in a beautiful way,” said Professor Michel D. Kazatchkine, Executive Director of the Global Fund. “Wearing these (RED) laces is a sign that you care about others – and it helps us to protect and treat millions of people who every day risk infection or struggle with the effects of HIV.”

“(RED) has created a sustainable way to engage business in funding the fight against AIDS in Africa on a grand scale. Its partnerships not only deliver funds to buy medicine to keep people alive but also provides the leverage needed for us to demonstrate to the public sector that this partnership works and to garner additional support,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Minister of Health of Ethiopia and Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Global Fund. “The addition of Nike to the (RED) initiative will only strengthen this impact as it will help us take this message to millions of football fans around the world and engage them in this issue through their passion for sport.”

(Nike)^RED laces will be available December 1^st at Nike Store locations and key retailers worldwide. Here in Singapore, the laces can be purchased at the Nike Flagship Store in Wisma Atria at SGD$7.00 per pair. Additional (NIKE) ^RED products will be introduced in the coming months.

To show their support for this meaningful cause, national football players Precious Emuejeraye, John Wilkinson, Hariss Harun and Indra Sahdan will also lace up in support of the campaign.

NIKE ELITE LIVE TRAINING SESSION PUTS THE TOTAL90 LASER III BOOTS AND JUVENTUS FC TRAINING PROGRAMME TO THE TEST

NIKE ELITE LIVE TRAINING SESSION PUTS THE TOTAL90 LASER III BOOTS AND JUVENTUS FC TRAINING PROGRAMME TO THE TEST


Singapore (March 3, 2010) – Around 100 youths from various schools and clubs all over Singapore attended the Nike Elite Live Training session held at Tampines SAFRA last Saturday.

The scorching heat did little to sap their enthusiasm as they excitedly trialled the Total90 Laser III football boots, engaging in interactive video-based tips and drills developed by Nike’s elite football players and coaches.

Led by former national team captain Nazri Nasir, young football lovers who were aiming to improve their shooting and technique took part in the Master Accuracy training drills, conceived specially for T90 boot users by Italian football giants Juventus FC. These skills were put to the test afterwards as they attempted a series of dribbling and shooting drills as part of the Torres Challenge.

The challenge is part of the unique Nike Football+ digital experience that users of the T90 boots can enjoy. Every pair of boots comes with a unique user code that provides online access to Nike Football+, a digital coaching programme featuring a detailed ‘signature move’ from Fernando Torres of Liverpool FC, as well as expert tuition provided by the coaching team from Juventus FC.

“The digital Nike Football+ coaching programme has given young budding football players in Singapore the benefit of learning from the top coaches and players around the world. The kids had a great time trying the drills out and I think it’s good that Nike has given them the chance to learn from the best in the game,” said coach Nazri Nasir.

Participants also saw this as a chance to lace up the Total90 Laser III boots, and discover for themselves the technology behind them. 17 year-old student Muhammad Salam found his Total90 boots more comfortable than what he’s worn before. “What I’ve always liked about Nike’s boots is that they fit me well and help me to improve my game,” he said after his training session.

“It was a great experience for me to try the drills from Juventus and Torres, and this training has inspired me to train harder to bring my game to the next level!” he added.

The Nike Football+ digital coaching program can be accessed at www.nikefootball.com. The Nike Football+ training package provides exclusive access to the world’s elite teams, allowing players to enhance their level of play and better equip them for game day preparation.

The Total90 Laser III boot is now available at the Nike stores for S$319.

Sat friendly (6 mar)

This sat friendly, who on? timing to be confirmed, reply under the comments section below pls...thanz

NIKE SUPERFLY 2 With C.Ronaldo

Held at a top-secret location, the Write History event exclusively unveiled the newest chapter in Mercurial history before a select congregation of the world’s media.

Revealing the latest in lightweight boot design and innovation, Cristiano Ronaldo arrived to showcase the Mercurial Superfly II’s adaptive stud technology and groundbreaking design.

The Portuguese speed demon also displayed himself pushing the new Mercurials to their limits in the Ronaldo Speed test, available as part of Master Speed.

Feel up to the challenge? The complete speed package will be available on April 1st.

New Nike National Kits

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Nike Total 90 Laser III: Viral Video & Accuracy Challenge

To give football lovers in Singapore a chance to enjoy this unique
experience, Nike will be conducting a Total 90 Laser III Accuracy Challenge
at The Cage on March 6, 2010.

DETAILS:

If you have what it takes to score with the same deadly accuracy as Rooney
in the video, come on down and stand a chance to win attractive Nike prizes.
The challenge is open to football fanatics aged 15 - 24 years old, and all
participants will also receive a T90 Laser III laser pointer.

Soccer friendly

Soccer friendly next week...whos interested? Though the season is over, we can still play for fun and to relax...most probably get either hall 8 or 12 as opponents...

The IHG journey ends here.

Yes. We lost.

And to many, losing in the quarters will seem unacceptable as everyone expects us to go far. But to me, though im very disappointed about losing, at least i know that in these 3 years of my hall life, i haven lost the friendship with the people in this soccer team.

I just want to mention that what happened has happened; there is nothing much we can do now. You can say we dominate the game, or blame it on luck, the field, or even the ref, but one thing is for sure, we lost to a more hardworking and motivated side.

This brings to my next point of why i think we lost. First of all, i felt that it all boils down to us not training hard enough. If you were to look back, how many trainings have you attended? And among those you attended, how many have you treated it seriously? There is no such thing as winning the easy way, do not expect miracles to happen.

Only you yourself know whether you trained hard enough or not, whether you prepared yourself well before the game by sleeping early etc. For those who have done so, i would really like to thank you and appreciate your efforts. But for those who didnt, i think you owe the team an apology. An apology for not training hard enough, an apology for not preparing yourself well. An apology for letting your teammates down.

Nevertheless, i still appreciate all of you for coming to trainings, forking your own money out for trainings and the jerseys, and even sacrificing your weekends for trainings and friendly matches. Guess this is it for our IHG soccer season, no more dreading to come trainings, and no more preparations for matches.

Looking into the future, this is my 5 cents worth of advice for those who will continue to play next year. Be HUMBLE and train HARD.

Attitude is the most important thing you have to have in you when you play soccer, or even in anything else. If you want to have the mindset that you are the best, and not train, then you will not perform. Trust me, no matter what you do, the attitude is very important. So always remember, be humble. Next, train extra hard. There is no other secrets to success. Lastly, like i always stressed before, the harmony of the team must be strong. And i believe one of the reasons why we lost is due to the lack of a strong bond in our team.

To the graduating people, good luck to whatever you are going to do, and really thank you for your hardwork and efforts put in.

To all, although we have lost, our soccer journey dont end here. Please dont give up on soccer, the sport that brought us all together. Continue playing in whatever team you have and continue to enjoy playing it. Thats all from me. Good Luck guys.

One last time from your captain,
KT