Neymar Jr. x Jordan Collection

In the years that have passed since Michael Jordan's first signature shoe came out, the Jumpman has evolved from a silhouette into a full-brown brand. While basketball will always be the brand's bread & butter, we've seen footwear and apparel for other sports such as baseball, golf, running,  and even athletic training.

If you've been living under a rock for the past few years, Neymar Jr. is a footballing phenom. He plays for FC Barcelona the one of the biggest football clubs in the world, as well as the Brazilian national team. He's also only in his early twenties and it turns out, he loves the Air Jordan 5.

The Air Jordan 5 is 1 of 2 shoes that anchors the Neymar Jr. x Jordan collaboration - the first time a non-Jordan athlete has collaborated with the brand, as well as the first time we'll get to see Jordan gear out on the pitch. Picture above is an Air Jordan 5 low done up in the signature 3M reflective material, while both the number "23" and "10" (a nod to Neymar's number with the Brazilian National team) can be found on the upper as well.

Rounding out the collection is a special colorway of the Hypervenom Phantom II in grass, turf and indoor versions. If you're digging it, a part of the collection will release on June 9 at select retailers such as Titan.

Introducing the Nike Hypervenom II

The way football is played changes faster than it takes Gareth Bale to storm down the side of a pitch. And the way football equipment is designed in the presents reflects the fast-paced and ever-evolving nature of the modern game. When it was introduced, the Nike Hypervenom was created for today's striker: one who not only relies on shot power and accuracy, but possesses deadly agility to best opposing defenders.

With that in mind, the Hypervenom II's design promises to be a natural progression in that line of thinking. Instead of the honeycomb texture found on the first model, the new Hypervenom sports an enhanced mesh and NikeSkin upper with Flywire that works to optimize ball control and to lock down the foot to prevent any slippage. In addition to the upper's big redesign, the Hypervenom II sports a Flyknit collar to create the feeling of the shoe being one with the foot. But if you're not feeling the high-top look, versions without the collar will be available as well.

In terms of on-pitch support, expect to see footballers such as Neymar, Wayne Rooney, Edinson Cavani, Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane and Alex Morgan lace up the Nike Hypervenom II. The boots will go on sale before the end of May through the Nike Football app as well as stockists like Pro Direct Soccer. Expect local Nike Football retailers such as BootCamp to get them in as well.

Nike Football - "The Last Game"

With the FIFA World Cup only a few days away, the folks at Nike have gone full-tilt with their #RiskEverything campaign.

In a beautiful animated spot titled "The Last Game", soccer superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Wayne Rooney are run out of football by a group of clones perfectly engineered to not take risks. It is then up to Ronaldo (the Brazilian one) to rally all the fallen superstars and pit them against the clones in an epic winner take all match.

Plus, you'll get a glimpse of the Nike football kicks your favorite players could be lacing up in Brazil for the World Cup.

Good job Nike. Good job. Check out the entire spot after the jump.