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Local Lads At London Nike Chance Day One Pic Special

Local Lads At London Nike Chance Day One Pic Special

Guus Hiddink turned up and Arsene Wenger was mobbed by the trialists on day one of the Nike Chance in London as our local lads strive to be in the final 32 picked on Friday. Pics by Aidan Ormond 21 Jan 2011
In London with our Nike Chance boys Pic Special

In London with our Nike Chance boys Pic Special

Our Nike Chance hopefuls arrived in London earlier this week ahead of Thursday's start of The Chance where 100 of the best unsigned talent from 42 countries vie over three days for eight full-time contracts at the Nike Academy. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 20 Jan 2011
Rogic: This Is Just Surreal

Rogic: This Is Just Surreal

EXCLUSIVE: ACT playmaker Tom Rogic is preparing for the biggest week of his life this week in London – with two of the greatest modern-day managers set to pass on their insights. 19 Jan 2011
Nike Starlet’s Kiwi Heart

Nike Starlet’s Kiwi Heart

EXCLUSIVE: Auckland’s Tom Doyle says representing New Zealand football at January’s Nike global Chance trials in London is driving him to succeed - meanwhile he’s fine-tuning his preparations at Melbourne Heart. 20 Dec 2010
Alon's Amazing Adventure

Alon's Amazing Adventure

EXCLUSIVE: Alon Blumgart is still pinching himself. The unknown Melbourne footballer trains every day with Melbourne Heart and in mid-January heads to London for Nike’s The Chance global trial. 17 Dec 2010
Cristiano Ronaldo Goes On Safari

Cristiano Ronaldo Goes On Safari

REAL Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has unveiled his new Nike boots, the CR Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II, which features the sort of flash print design that fits the personality of the Portuguese playboy perfectly. 29 Oct 2010
Niko’s Living The Dream

Niko’s Living The Dream

EXCLUSIVE: For 18-year-old Central Coast Mariners youth team keeper Nikodin Matic, this has been a two weeks he’ll never forget – as he told au.fourfourtwo.com today. 14 Oct 2010
Tom Nabs First Nike Chance Spot

Tom Nabs First Nike Chance Spot

EXCLUSIVE: Auckland City youngster Tom Doyle is one of four Australasian players selected for trials in the UK through Nike’s The Chance talent search, it’s been announced. 30 Sep 2010
Last Chance Trials for Nike Academy

Last Chance Trials for Nike Academy

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Colosimo was a special guest as the final candidates in Nike’s The Chance Trials endured a punishing series of physical tests at the AIS on Sunday. 27 Sep 2010
The Nike Chance Final Pacific Trials Pic Special

The Nike Chance Final Pacific Trials Pic Special

We were at the AIS on Sunday as the final trialists endured some punishing physical testing including the dreaded beep test. Simon Colosimo and Danny Hay also dropped by ahead of the final decision on Tuesday. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 27 Sep 2010
Kofi Danning: More Than Determination

Kofi Danning: More Than Determination

Sydney FC’s Kofi Danning: Australian footballer, sneaker collector, basketball nut, gamer and master of the mischievous grin! 13 Sep 2010
Nike to Stand By Rooney

Nike to Stand By Rooney

Wayne Rooney's sponsors Nike have confirmed they will stick with the Manchester United striker despite lurid allegations about his private life. 7 Sep 2010
Coach Wowed By Aussie Talent

Coach Wowed By Aussie Talent

EXCLUSIVE Australian coaching legend Ron Smith has been blown away by the pedigree of local youngsters, particularly in rural Queensland, in his role as head scout for Nike's ‘The Chance’ initiative. 27 Aug 2010
Nike's The Chance Trials In Sydney Pic Gallery

Nike's The Chance Trials In Sydney Pic Gallery

Sydney FC's Alex Brosque and Kofi Danning turned up to Nike's The Chance trials last night in Sydney run by former FFA technical director Ron Smith and his assistant Vitale Ferrante. Pics by Aidan Ormond. 25 Aug 2010
Aussie Starlets Take A 'Chance'

Aussie Starlets Take A 'Chance'

THE best young players from Australia and New Zealand are currently locking horns for ‘The Chance’ to make it in the EPL through the Nike Academy. 24 Aug 2010
Aussie Starlets Take Their 'Chance'

Aussie Starlets Take Their 'Chance'

THE best young players from Australia and New Zealand are currently locking horns for ‘The Chance’ to make it in the EPL through the Nike Academy. 19 Aug 2010

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