When it comes to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, everyone and their mother is tuning in to catch all of the action. Whether it's drooling over Cristiano Ronaldo in Vanity Fair or customizing a sedan with a giant soccer ball on the roof, soccer isn't just a sport--it's become a way of life.
Be sure to browse the gallery for more crazy inventions people have created all for the love of soccer.
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The growing cultural influence of this once exclusively Euro-African sport over the last decade is undeniable. Both the Euro and World Cups are globally watched events whose viewership is only matched by The Olympics and The Superbowl. Whether you're a woman eager to watch sweaty soccer stars dribbling down the field, or a man wishing he could bend it like Beckham, there's something in this sport for everyone.
41 Viral Soccer Innovations
From Cristiano Ronaldo in Vanity Fair to Soccer Contact Lenses:
Zoe Badley — May 28, 2010 — Lifestyle
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Spartan Soccer Warriors
300 Dutch Football Team Ads by Erwin Olaf
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Soccer Ball Vending Machine
Nike Joga3 in NYC
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Soccer Players as Strippers
David Beckham for Emporio Armani Underwear
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Luxury Soccer Shoes
New Football Boot by Hummel
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Carbon Fiber Cleats
Nike Mercurial Vapor Soccer Shoes Feature Super-Light Support
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World Cup Laptops
Toshiba Dynabook TX/870LSFIFA is Great for Soccer Fans
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Soccerific Sedans
Hyundai Football-Themed Cars Are Ready for the FIFA 2010 World Cup
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Bejeweled Soccer Bling
The FIFA World Cup Official Ring May Just Cause a Riot
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Momentous Soccer Moment Ads
The Nike 'Write The Future' Commercial is of Epic Proportions
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Harnessing Soccer Star Power
Adidas Uses Argentinian Phenom Messi for 'Spark' Ads
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World Cup Ice
The Soccer Ice Ball Maker is Perfect for Sport Fans' Party Drinks
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Robot Soccer
Androids Dream of Soccer Glory
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Miniature Soccer Streakers
The Tiny Streaker is Freeview HD TV's World Cup Soccer Campaign
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Soccer Players as Boxers
David Beckham's 2009 Calendar
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See-Through Soccer Balls
AGENT Suggests a Transparent Alternative with the CITRUS Soccer Ball
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Soccer Player Hairdos
Adidas' Africanized Confederation Cup Campaign
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Soccer Contact Lenses
World Cup Eye Balls
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Destructive Soccer Games
Auto Soccer is an All-American Sporting Event
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Superhero Soccer Campaigns
Transformers and Ironman for Football and EURO 2008
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World Cup Pumpin' Kicks
The Nike Dunk Hi World Cup Gets You Stoked for Soccer's Big Game
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World Cup Watches
Keep Track of Time with the Hubolt FIFA World Cup Classic Timepiece
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Shirtless Football Ads
Jillz Soccer Commercial Seeks Votes to End No-Shirt Regulation
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Controversial Soccer Shirts
The Dutch 2008 EK Football Killer T Shirt
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Stellar Soccer Shoes
Mercurial Superfly Vapor II Features Adaptive Traction Technology
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Soccer Legend Timepieces
The Sleek Zinedine Zidane Watch by IWC Ingenieur
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Soaring Soccertography
Tim Tadder's Corbis Soccer Shoot Revs You Up for World Cup Action
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Social Soccer Balls
Dreamball Packaging Turns into Soccer Balls for Third World Children
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Gold Footie Kicks
The Y-3 2010 Soccer World Cup Capsule is Amazing
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Feather-Light Cleats
The Adidas F50 Adizero is the Lightest Soccer Shoe Ever Made
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World Cup Kicks
The Adidas adiFC 'World Cup' Pack are for True Soccer Fans
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Golden World Cup Gear
The Adidas Jo Bulani Ball Gives a Reason for the Crazed to Get Even Crazier
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Badass Soccer Threads
The ‘Brazil Black Pack' from Nike Sportswear is for Fierce Footb
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Diamond Soccer Phones
The $21,000 Galentia Liverpool Mobile Phone For Affluent Football Fans
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Butterfly Soccer Kicks
The Kehinde Wiley Soccer Boot Will Make You Look like a Great Player
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Sports Game Holograms
Japan Promises 3D Holographic Broadcasts for World Cup 2022
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3d Football Fiestas
British Pubs to Broadcast Soccer Games in Three Dimensions Via Sky Tv
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Soccer Robot Fails
Hajime Sakamoto Puts a Ball in Front of a Robot & Hits the Walk Button
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DIY Footballs
Make Your Own Soccer Ball With Innovative Football Tape
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Soccer-Playing Mini Robots
The AI-Equipped Robo-Q
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Feel-Good Sports Shorts
The Spike Lee Nike Short Film Insists That ‘Everything is Practice'
Related Ideas
Soccerific Skin Art
SI Swimsuit 2010 Features Body Painted Soccer Sweethearts
Baby-Terrorizing Photography
Tierney Gearon Hones in on the Dysfunctional Family
3d Tattoo Photography
Tiago Hoisel Makes Skin Art Come Alive
Naughty Soccer Shoots
Tiago Lima's 'Cerveja, Bunda e Futebol' is Ready for World Cup Action
Underboob Fashiontography
Henrik Adamsen is Master of Sylish Close-Ups
3D Throne Fashiontography
The Lady Caprice Issue 10 is Eye-Catchingly Funky
iPhone-Like Watches
ADR Studio Releases the iWatch Concept Design
'Star Wars' Sneakers
From Darth Vader Boots to Adidas 'Star Wars' Pack
Surreal Swimtography
Tim Tadder's TYR Swimwear Shoot Would Make Michael Phelps Proud
Bleeding Bathroom Photos
Michael Aaron Abbate is not Afraid to Tackle Tough Topics
80 Beverage Marketing Campaigns
From Bromantic Sports Drink Ads to Couture Coke Bottles
Interactive Nighttime Ads
Adelaide United Football Club Plays With the Moon
Seamless Running Boots
The Sleek Nike HTM2 High and Low Speedy Sneaker
Boxer-Branded Kicks
The Nike Manny Pacquiao Trainer Won't Be Worn by Mayweather
The Force-Inspired Footwear
The Adidas Star Wars 2010 Campaign Embodies Classic Characters (UPDATE
Bejeweled Soccer Bling
The FIFA World Cup Official Ring May Just Cause a Riot
84 Nike Footwear Finds
From Disposable Sneakers to Carbon Fiber Cleats
Momentous Soccer Moment Ads
The Nike 'Write The Future' Commercial is of Epic Proportions
Sustainable Soccer Gardens
NBBJ'S Eco-Friendly Proposal for the New Dalian Shide Stadium
Harnessing Soccer Star Power
Adidas Uses Argentinian Phenom Messi for 'Spark' Ads
World Cup Ice
The Soccer Ice Ball Maker is Perfect for Sport Fans' Party Drinks
Screenless Smartphones
'Trou' Hologram Projecting Flexible Mobile by Mac Funamizu
Pyrotechnic Stunt Riders
Patrick Stephens Creates Rider On Fire Stunt
Soccer Net Fashion
Yohji Yamamoto Gets Netty for the Adidas Y-3 Spring 2010 Collection
3D Home Entertainment
Panasonic 3D TV Literally Reaches Out to Viewers
See-Through Soccer Balls
AGENT Suggests a Transparent Alternative with the CITRUS Soccer Ball
15 World Cup Creations
From Soccer to Cricket & Snow Polo
High Contrast Kicks
Adidas Originals Spring 2010 Line Features Cool New Colorways
Barbwire Watches
The Burberry Limited Edition Timepieces Will Be Available for Two Weeks
15K Basketball Bling
The Lakers Championship Rings are Huge
Snowboarder Sneakers
The Adidas Burton Superstar is the Collaboration You've Been Waiting For
3D iPhone Apps
Orange Telecom Israel Augmented Reality iPhone App
Soccer Player Hairdos
Adidas' Africanized Confederation Cup Campaign
Cityscape Sneakers
Adidas ZX700 Gets Edgy With an Urban Flair for Your Feet
Hyper-Detailed Watches
Bovet Sportster Saguaro Tourbillon Watch has Distinct Visual Look
Distressed Watches
The Artya One of a Kind Time Pieces are Indescribable
Star-Studded Foosball Ads
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Bag Captivates the Soccer Gods
Artistic World Cup Kicks
Nike Blazer Artist Edition Shoes are Completely Customizable
Customizable World Cup Kicks
The Adidas Samba World Cup Collection is for Fair-Weather Fans
City-Repping Sneakers
Nike Unveils Shoe Collection With Metropolitan Roots
Android Watches
The Robot 1259C Watch is for the Tech-Savvy
Athletic Mini Robots
The I-Sobot Plays Sports Like Soccer and Boxing
Platinum Sneakers
Puma's New Metallic Shoes Are for Athletic Fashionistas
Boxing-Themed Ads
The PUMA by Alexander McQueen Lookbook is Fierce
Macho-Man Rings
Super Bowl Rings Are Every Man's Fashion Dream
Sports Brand Booze
The Puma Unity Beer is Best Served with the 2010 World Cup
Shirtless Football Ads
Jillz Soccer Commercial Seeks Votes to End No-Shirt Regulation
Solid Stone Rings
Jewelry Inspired by Nature by Ernest Rowe
Sparrow Sneakers
The Adidas 'Wood Rich' from Eric Bailey Keeps You Hood in the Wood
Limited Edition Auto Watches
The Bell & Ross Infiniti Watch Will Keep You GQ in Your G37
Crisp Contemplative Photography
The Cormac Hanley 'Internalize' Portfolio Focuses on the Inside
Overcast Summer Kicks
The Adidas Original Greeley Mid are Perfect for Under the Radar Days
Stellar Soccer Shoes
Mercurial Superfly Vapor II Features Adaptive Traction Technology
Punk Roller Derbies
Silly Gillman is the Punk Rock Puppet of Roller Rinks
Heavenly High Tops
Puma and Mihara Yasiroto Collaborate for Cloud-Like MY-40
Mash-Up Pattern Kicks
Puma Suede 'Angler' Shoes are a Mix Up of Styles
Adidas Vader Vids
Adidas Originals Neighborhood Campaign Shows Celeb Side of the Force
Soaring Soccertography
Tim Tadder's Corbis Soccer Shoot Revs You Up for World Cup Action
Soda-Inspired Sneakers
Puma Second Round 'Soda Pack' Kicks Channel Your Fave Fizzy Drink
Social Soccer Balls
Dreamball Packaging Turns into Soccer Balls for Third World Children
Sports Car Sneakers
The Nike Aston Martin Hyperdunk Brings Some Class to the Court
Classy Walking Kicks
The Adidas Consortium Micropacer is the Most Stylish Way to Count Your Paces
Ketchup Kicks
The Nike Blazer AC High LE Come in Fiery Red
Gold Footie Kicks
The Y-3 2010 Soccer World Cup Capsule is Amazing
Out of Season Pooltography
'Empty Pool' from Mateusz Zdziebko Makes Me Long for Summer
Mass-Produced 3D Televisions
Sony and Panasonic Promise In-Your-Face TV in 2010
Futbol Footies
Happy Socks World Cup 2010 Series Lets You Rep Your Team From Head to Toe
Signature Rings
Celebrity Autographs Immortalized In Silver for Stealth Fans
Rainbow-Colored Kicks
The Nike Lunar Woven Chukka 'Multicolor' Sneakers Add Color to Your Life
Snack Time Kicks
The Nike Air Royal Mid Raspberry and Pistachio
Surprise 3D Concerts
The Unannounced Taylor Swift CES Concert Gives Geeks a Thrill
World Cup Kicks
The Adidas adiFC 'World Cup' Pack are for True Soccer Fans
Flashy Court Kicks
The Puma Winner Pack Drops New Silver and Black Offerings
Holographic Illusions
The Graphics Lab 360 Light Display is Out of This World
Golden World Cup Gear
The Adidas Jo Bulani Ball Gives a Reason for the Crazed to Get Even Crazier
Ice Cube Webs
The IceBlok Filters Out Ice Chunks When Taking Big Gulps
Badass Soccer Threads
The ‘Brazil Black Pack' from Nike Sportswear is for Fierce Footb
Boozey Illuminators
Budweiser Bottle Party Lights Keep the Party Going All Night Long
Brain Beverage Coolers
Brain Freeze Ice Cubes Will Keep Your Zombie Friends Happy
Soccer Star Eco Abodes
Gary Neville Makes Going Green His Ultimate Goal
Interactive Virtual Soccer
Sportpong Can be Played on Various Dimensions
Floral Hipster Kicks
The New Spring 2010 Adidas and Fafi Collection
Emerald Isle Kicks
The Adidas City Pack Dublin Goes Great with Guinness
Spectator Banning
Swine Flu Exiles Fans from Pro Soccer in Mexico
Easy Access Ice Cubes
The QuickSnap Ice Cube Tray by Graeme Davies for Joseph Joseph
Retro B-Ball Sneakers
The Unforeseen Pack From Adidas Consortium is Simple
Real Life Wizard Sports
The Intercollegiate Quidditch Association is Inspired by Harry Potter
Leprechaun Court Kicks
The Boston Celtics Adidas Collaboration Sneakers Are Shoes I Would Wear
Tassled Sneakers
Adidas and Jeremy Scott Release New High-Top
Garbage-Filled Soccer Balls
The Trash Ball Lets You Show Your Footwork the Eco-Friendly Way
Sports Game Holograms
Japan Promises 3D Holographic Broadcasts for World Cup 2022
3D King of Pop Tributes
Special Michael Jackson Grammy Tribute Comes to Life
Funky Fresh Cubes
Hip Hopsicles are Here, So Let the Ice Cube Jokes Begin
Gold Rush Kicks
The Gold Nike Air Max 3 Makes Me Want to Go for the Gold
Soccer Robot Fails
Hajime Sakamoto Puts a Ball in Front of a Robot & Hits the Walk Button
Shaggy Suede Shoes
The Takahiro Miyashita's Converse Redesign Shags Things Up
Patriotic Sports Fan Kits
Show Your Football Fanaticism with the Nike US 2010 Home Kit
Geometric Goalies
Sky HD Campaign Stimulates Our Soccer Imagination
Embossed Croc Kicks
Nike Women's Air Force 1 Hi Supreme Le Sneaker
Easter Egg Sneaks
Revamped Puma Clyde 2010 Sneaker Collection Looks Good Enough to Eat
Blueprint Timepieces
May 28th 'Architect' Watch Collection Resembles a Condo Layout
Foosball Grills
Table Soccer BBQ Begs the Question, Where Have You Been All My Life?
DIY Footballs
Make Your Own Soccer Ball With Innovative Football Tape
Footballer Facebook Campaigns
Landon Donovan Fans Plead for Him to Stay at Everton
Smartphone Pocket Watches
The Eriz Lanuza ‘Dial' is the Way of the Future
Bubblegum Soccer Games
The Tasty and Rewarding Gumball Foosball Table
Soccer Strategy Commercials
Australian World Cup Qualifier Ads Showcase Japan's Training
Redemptive Athlete Ads
Tiger Woods Nike Commercial Offers Forgiveness in the Sign of the Swoosh
Motor Home Demolition Derbies
Orange County Runs a Hicktastic Event for Their Fair
Easter Island Ice Cubes
The Stone Cold Ice Cube Tray is History in Your Glass