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Why Bale’s got it all taped up FEATURED ARTICLE:

Why Bale’s got it all taped up

The secret of Gareth’s rapid rise to world beater? It might be down to a bit of tape

  • Real Madrid's match-winning wetsuit

    Real Madrid's match-winning wetsuit

    And Mourinho’s men are not the only ones racing back from injury thanks to a dip in the pool. The Brit behind the hi-tech outfit speaks

  • Cold-weather gear

    Cold-weather gear

    You might want to hibernate as the temperatures drop, but this great garb will see you through till springtime

  • Beat that cold like Barça...

    Beat that cold like Barça...

    Got a smartphone yet? Good, because technology used by Europe’s top clubs is now available to you

  • Know your shinpads

    Know your shinpads

    Elite physio Neil Mason runs the rule over four guards, each built to protect your moneymakers

  • Suit up for battle

    Suit up for battle

    Don’t let the downpour dampen your performance with this selection of wet weather gear

  • Who needs team-mates, eh?!

    Who needs team-mates, eh?!

    Introducing Dortmund’s new weapon – the Footbonaut. Could this be the future of training?

  • Light, green, pace machine

    Light, green, pace machine

    Tormenting defenders and saving the planet - it's all in day's work for Nike's eco-friendly boots

  • Balls to the Olympics

    Balls to the Olympics

    Ladies and gents, allow FFT to introduce Albert, the official match ball for London 2012

  • Put your eyes to work

    Put your eyes to work

    Make the ball move in slow-motion while seeing the bigger picture – all thanks to these pioneering specs. Who’d have thought momentary blindness could prove so useful, eh?

  • The thinking man's boot

    The thinking man's boot

    Ever wondered how your in-game stats would compare to your peers, or even the pros? These brainy boots will not only give you answers; they’ll coach you to be a better player

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