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March 19, 2002

More Nike Football. From their

More Nike Football. From their promotional leaflet (distributed in my children's state school, where the pupils are being encouraged to take part in Nike FC competitions):

"By becoming a member of Nike FC you have the chance to learn skills and techniques from some of the world's greatest players."
and
What will help your performance?
Dwight Yorke wears the Air Zoom Total 90... Andy Cole wears the Match Mercurial... Fobbie Fowler wears the Tiempo Premier..."Nike FC players use the best equipment they can get their hands on"

Meanwhile, nikebiz.com leads with
"Nike has a simple message for viewers who tune in to NBC Friday evening to see events unfold in Salt Lake City: Move."
It's unfortunate that sweatshop workers in Nike's contract factories are in no position to move, owing to their pay and conditions.