From Roberto Carlos’ 35 yard ‘banana’ free-kick in 1997 to Michael Owen’s incredible solo strike against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup, the Umbro Speciali has been a boot synonymous with some of the most celebrated goals in the annuls of the beautiful game. And with all the trends today leaning towards brash, colourful boots on the pitch, it’s wholly refreshing to see a return to the classic colourways of old.
Esquire will be giving away a pair of Umbro Speciali Eternals this week, all you have to do is email [email protected] with the answer to the question below, and the subject line ‘UMBRO’.
Who was Roberto Carlos’ 35 yard ‘banana’ free kick in 1997 against?
a) Croatia
b) Argentina
c) England
d) France
