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Global Boot Spotting

Hitting the new week with a recap of who was wearing what. Yeah, it's Monday and this is how it goes. Picking out the best of the unreleased, unconfirmed, and limited edition designs on show. From Liverpool to Liberia, let's go...

Memphis Depay (Lyon) Under Armour Spotlight

Memphis Depay's stoppage time screamer kept the Ligue 1 title race alive as Lyon beat PSG 2-1. Memphis cut inside to fire into the top corner wearing the Under Armour Spotlight, a boot that launched with a zipped upper, although Depay has now opted for the laced version.

Wayne Rooney (Everton) Nike Hypervenom

Since returning to Everton Wayne Rooney has revelled in his lower-key involvement with Nike by wearing a number of his favourite Swoosh silos. Having worn the T90 Laser IV for the best part of the season, Rooney switched into the first generation Hypervenom against West Brom on Saturday.

Massimo Luongo (QPR) New Balance Visaro 2.0

New Balance dropped their first colour updates of 2018 and QPR midfielder was amongst the first to sport the new collection on pitch by wearing the Visaro 2.0 on Saturday. Luongo has modified the upper of the new "Maldives Blue" colourway with a much smoother material.

Bjorn Johnsen (ADO Den Haag) adidas X 17+ Purespeed

Bjorn Johnsen became one of the first players to debut the upcoming adidas X colourway this weekend. The American forward switched into the "Cold Blooded" edition of the X 17+ Purespeed a week early, as adidas are set to launch the full collection later this week.

Birkir Bjarnason (Aston Villa) adidas Predator 18+

Another player to give a premature debut to the "Cold Blooded" collection was Aston Villa's Birkir Bjarnason in the Predator 18+. That familiar "White/Red/Black" combo is set for some serious attention upon release.

Sadio Mane (Liverpool) New Balance

New Balance are still working on a deal to add Sadio Mane to their ranks. The brand are in need of a mainstream player in the Premier League and they look to be leaning on their Liverpool connections to try and lure one of the league's top strikers to the brand. Mane was once again wearing an upcoming silo update as he trained over the weekend.

Granit Xhaka (Arsenal) Under Armour Clutchfit 3.0

Arsenal showed no signs of missing Alexis Sanchez on Saturday as they stuck four past a stunned Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Granit Xhaka was the pick of the boot spotting action as he switched into an upcoming colourway of the Under Armour Cluthfit 3.0 series.

Oumar Niasse (Everton) Nike Hypervenom 3 EA Sports

Oumar Niasse rescued point for Everton against West Brom on Saturday wearing the limited edition Nike Hypervenom 3 EA Sports collaboration. The second collab between the brands was released last year to celebrate the launch of FIFA 18.

Flo Balogun (Arsenal) adidas Glitch 17

The adidas Glitch has been a popular sight on U23 pitches this season. Adidas have aimed the new concept at the next-generation of footballers with young minds resonating with the disruptive two-piece construction. Arsenal's Flo Balogun was the latest to sport the Glitch, wearing the bright pink Hacked Pack against Liverpool U23s at Anfield.

Emily Sonnett (USA) adidas Predator 18.1

Emily Sonnett used the USA's fixture with Denmark to sport the first women's exclusive design of the adidas Predator 18. The "Vapour Grey/Maroon" colourway dropped with a slightly narrower fit and a smaller size run.

George Weah (Liberia) adidas Copa Mundial

Ahead of his inauguration today, Liberia's president-elect George Weah spent the weekend having a kick about with his pals. The 1995 World Player of the Year dusted off his Copa Mundials to assemble a team of all stars to take on an Armed Forces of Liberia team.

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