Cristiano Ronaldo takes Lionel Messi battle to next level with new Nike Mercurial Superfly III boots

17 November 2011 13:12
Cristiano Ronaldo will take his rivalry with Lionel Messi to the next level by attempting to steal the spotlight from the Barcelona superstar this weekend with his latest footwear.[LNB]Messi officially unveiled the world's first intelligent boot last week but Real Madrid star Ronaldo has responded with an incredibly garish number of his own.[LNB] Battle of the boots: Cristiano Ronaldo will unveil his latest Nike collection in his on-field rivalry with Barcelona's Lionel Messi[LNB]As these pictures show, the striking pinstripe Mach blue and Solar Red design are certain to cause Ronaldo's rival defenders a greater headache when the Portugal international models them for the first time during Saturday's La Liga clash against Valencia.[LNB] Head-to-head: Ronaldo is locked in a battle with Messi (L) to be the world's best[LNB]Indeed, they're a far cry from the first-ever pair of football boots recorded in King Henry VIII's Great Wardrobe in 1536.[LNB] Star in stripes: Real Madrid ace Ronaldo will wear the new Superfly IIIs for the first time against Valencia[LNB]But the dynamic speed-centered Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III, which will cost punters a wallet-bursting ?280, will be looking to give its competitors the runaround in the Christmas market... as will former Man United favourite Ronaldo in his race with Messi to be Europe's top scorer.[LNB]  Thinking with your feet - Messi and friends prepare to take football boots to the next levelRooney's head over heels again: United striker recreates THAT brilliant goalThe Boot Room: Sportsmail's guide to what the stars will wear this season [LNB]

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