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Chris Nee

Michael Olise turns down at least £2 million every year so he can play in football boots that match his kit

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JULY 09: Michael Olise #11 of France looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium on July 09, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images).

It’s the game within the game. Every four years, ‘football boot nerds’ anticipate new launches from the major boot brands.

Every boot is freshened up and a new version released in a specific World Cup colourway, often as part of a pack that carbon-dates a tournament in the minds of true enthusiasts.

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