Fifa World Cup, one of the greatest sporting spectacles, is on everyone?s mind?and TV sets?these days. It is also on T-shirts, flip flops, water sippers, coasters, boxers and whatnots, depending upon the fan?s enthusiasm level and purchasing power. For those of you who can?t be in Brazil to soak in the football fever, here?s a quick checklist of some interesting merchandise that you can own to get a feel of the action happening in South America. Compiled by Abhishek Chakraborty
Adidas federation jerseys
What it is: Designed with the innovative ?Adizero? technology, the new federation jerseys for Spain, Germany and Argentina are inspired by the next generation of football fans.
How much: R3,599
Where: Adidas outlets/ showrooms
Also check: Personalised T-shirts from Printvenue.com (R499); Adidas? men navy and blue ?Argentina Away? football jersey (R3,599, Myntra.com); Germany red polo T-shirt (R1,099, Jabong.com); Fifa round neck T-shirts (R699, Flipkart.com)
Caioli?s Messi,
Neymar, Ronaldo
What it is: Feeling ?empty? after a match on TV? Grab the book, Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo, by Luca Caioli. As an unofficial biographer of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, sports journalist Luca Caioli brings their stories together in an attempt to understand exactly what makes them great.
How much: R203
Where: Flipkart.com
EA Sports?
Fifa 14
What it is: Experience the emotion of scoring great goals in Fifa 14. The game plays the way great football matches are contested. The PlayStation 3 game delivers engaging online features and live services that connect fans to the heartbeat of the sport?and to each other. The game comes with a 30-day replacement guarantee.
How much: R2,999
Where: Flipkart.com
Fifa boxers
What it is: Sit, squat, jump, dance, sleep and play in these yellow-coloured boxers from Fifa. These trendy unmentionables are fashioned using cotton to pamper you with endless comfort and to get you into the football frenzy. Available in all sizes, they also come in different shades.
How much: R499
Where: Jabong.com
Puma cap
What it is: While you are out in the scorching sun, this product can
give you the necessary protection and, that too, in football style. The blue cap from Puma comes with panel
detail around the crown and a
button at the centre. It has an ?Italia? print at the front, with the branding at the visor and a flag print detail at
the back.
How much: R999
Where: Myntra.com
World Cup beer mugs
What it is: If you?re chilling out with a beer in one hand and a TV remote in the other, this mug can increase your entertainment quotient further by a few degrees. A fun and functional product that can also double as a great gift item for your loved one, you can add your favourite photos of footballers in full colour or customise it as per your choice.
How much: R499
Where: Printvenue.com
S4 Mini mobile cover
What it is: Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players in history, played in four Fifa World Cups, including the 1986 World Cup where he captained Argentina and led them to victory over West Germany in the final. Now, you can re-live the glory of the football legend, as you walk the talk, quite literally, on your mobile phone. The back cover or case for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 is available in various shades. The displayed price includes
delivery charges.
How much: R1,499
Where: Flipkart.com
Adidas
flip flops
What it is: Adidas? green Adilette flag flip flops for men come in two variants?green and red?with yellow and blue accents. They have a textured forefoot strap with printed flag detail. They also come with a three-month replacement guarantee, from the date of purchase, against manufacturing defects.
How much: R2,499
Where: Myntra.com
Adidas? battle pack collection
What it is: The Battle Pack
collection features a new
boot from all the Adidas ranges?Adizero f50, Predator, Nitrocharge
11pro and Adizero f50
Messi, each one with its
own disruptive black-and-white pattern to stand out
on the pitch.
How much: R8,599
Where: Adidas outlets/ showrooms
Football
alarm clock
What it is: This soccer jersey-shaped alarm clock is made of top-quality acrylic. You can take your pick as per your team loyalty, either Spain, France, Italy or Brazil, among others?the alarm clock sports the colours of a particular country?s flag. A must-have for soccer fans.
How much: R499
Where: Archiesonline.com
Fifa cushion covers
What it is: These contemporary cushion covers from Bluegape are made of tafetta silk and will let you eat, drink and sleep football, quite literally. They sport photos of some of your favourite footballers and their
jersey numbers.
How much: R395
Where: FabFurnish.com
Fifa tea coasters
What it is: Check out these cool tea coasters that are scratchproof, waterproof and come with a holder, making them a perfect gift for your loved ones too. The tea coasters are surely going to make your dining table more stylish and the TV room even more ?football-friendly?.
How much: R495
Where: FabFurnish.com
World Cup sippers
What it is: This is how you can drive away your summer blues while watching your favourite football star or team in action. The water sippers come in different shades, with an option to pen your name over the team you are supporting in the Fifa World Cup this season.
How much: R499
Where: Printvenue.com
