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Global Boot Spotting

Thick and fast final season is in full swing as the titles are claimed and the silverware is engraved. We recap the action in your who's wearing what of the week as the 2016 international boot packs begin to appear on-pitch.

Balázs Dzsudzsák
Balázs Dzsudzsák

Balázs Dzsudzsák (Hungary) Nike Mercurial Superfly V

If you wanted to see the entire Nike Spark Brilliance Pack on pitch this week then Hungary vs Ivory Coast was the place to be. A large number of the Hungarian squad jumped into the collection whereas other national sides continued to sport their domestic colourways. Skipper Balázs Dzsudzsák led the charge in the Superfly V.

Attila Fiola
Attila Fiola

Attila Fiola (Hungary) Nike Magista Obra

Attila Fiola followed his captain into the Spark Brilliance Pack by lacing up in the Magista Obra. The colourful collection will be worn by all Nike players at the Copa America or in Fiola's case, Euro 2016 in France next month. Sunrise on the left, sunset on the right, a mellow Magista mood.

Marouane Fellaini
Marouane Fellaini

Marouane Fellaini (Man United) New Balance Visaro

Marouane Fellaini helped Manchester United win their first FA Cup since 2004 on Saturday as the Red Devils came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in extra-time. The Belgian was sporting the latest New Balance Visaro colourway at Wembley, a boot he'll remain in for EURO 2016.

Hossam Elmetwaly
Hossam Elmetwaly

Hossam Elmetwaly (Al Ahly) adidas ACE 16.1 Primeknit

AS Roma travelled to the United Arab Emirates for a friendly with Al Ahly last week, giving the host side's Hossam Elmetwaly the opportunity to switch into adidas ACE 16.1 Primeknit. Making up part of the adidas Mercury Pack, the ACE is set for a bold summer.

Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford (Man United) Nike Mercurial Superfly Heritage ID

Marcus Rashford has gone from playing Under 21 football in blacked out boots to leading the Manchester United frontline at an FA Cup Final in an R9 inspired Mercurial Superfly Heritage ID. Three months, that's all it took him. A place in Roy Hodgson's EURO 16 squad would be the cherry on the already incredible cake.

Serge N'Guessan
Serge N'Guessan

Serge N'Guessan (Ivory Coast) adidas F50 adizero

With all the new adidas boots on show this week, Ivory Coast's Serge N'Guessan went in the opposite direction by plucking out a pair of F50 adizero boots from 2011 as his nation took on Hungary.

Hector Herrera
Hector Herrera

Hector Herrera (Porto) Nike Tiempo Legend 6

Hector Herrera supplied one of the smartest boot/kit combos of the week by working his magic on a custom pair of Nike Tiempo Legend 6 boots. Drenched in blue and white to complement the Porto home strip, doesn't come much cleaner than that.

Angel Di Maria
Angel Di Maria

Angel Di Maria (Argentina) adidas X16+ Purechaos

Angel Di Maria has wasted no time in slipping into the top-end adidas X16+ Purechaos. Meeting up with his Argentina team-mates ahead of the 2016 Copa America, the PSG forward's footwear glistened in the Buenos Aires sun. One of the lead players at the tournament for adidas, the Three Stripes will be hoping Di Maria and Messi tear things up in the States.

Bram Castro
Bram Castro

Bram Castro (Heracles) adidas Copa Mundial

With all the laceless, hi-collared, multi-coloured footwear on show this week Heracles goalkeeper Bram Castro took a more reserved approach to his boot selection. An all black Copa Mundial, no nonsense. Bet he has his steak well done and hates people who drink shandy.

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