Broken Synapse at 2010-05-20 21:50:45:

Indeed, this is a pretty sweet ad. Reflects the fans and their level of idolization, making Rooney, Ronaldo and others like Gods.
Great ad though.

Peter Dwight at 2010-05-20 22:12:09:

That's the bestest thing I ever saw!!! June 11th i'll be up early, and late to work!

James at 2010-05-20 22:58:49:

Now, if only actually watching soccer were that interesting.

/ducks

JMay at 2010-05-20 23:15:54:

Any idea who directed this?

Peter Dwight at 2010-05-20 23:16:27:

haha... oh james... this isn't your MLS shenanigans... this is the WORLD!

Peter Dwight at 2010-05-20 23:18:09:

just looked it up..

The commercial is directed by Alejandro Inarritu of 21 Grams and Babel.

Nate Winslow at 2010-05-21 09:46:57:

I'm pretty sure Nike Soccer hasnt made a less-than-awesome commercial in about three years. That blew my mind.

And not to rub it in, but I'll be in the stands for that US/England opener, witnessing the greatest upset in international soccer since the last time we beat England in a World Cup :) 22 days and counting.

daveed at 2010-05-21 14:15:35:

A 3+ minute spot about soccer? I'll take everyone's word for it that it's a great ad. :)

Neal at 2010-05-21 15:05:29:

Nice! I must've watched this thing five times already. Notice new stuff every time.