Street Football

Street football, or street soccer, is played on a concrete pitch or outdoors on makeshift courts. A fast-paced, short-sided game, it melds together a high degree of skill, personal style, and quick decision-making. Already a global phenomenon, street football has been a training ground for some of the world’s greatest ballers.

Adidas’ Tango Squad FC Brings Street Footballers to the Spotlight

Eight of the world's top street footballers were hand-selected by Adidas to become members of Tango Squad FC, in which players will receive a once-in-a-lifetime academy-like experience throughout the...

David Beckham Balls Out With Tango Squad London

At the release event for David Beckham's new Adidas capsule collection, Tango Squad London was surprised by a guest visitor — Beckham himself. The legendary midfielder joined the squad...
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Guerrilla FC Seeks to Subvert and Revolutionize Global Football Culture

In just over a year, Washington D.C.-based football collective Guerrilla FC has made a nationwide and international impact with its signature style, concept, and vision. In addition to fielding...

The Roundup: The Biggest and Best Events to Close Out 2017

FOMO is real. Stay up to date with our monthly Roundup series, which highlights some of the biggest and best freestyle, futsal and street football events across the globe.  As...
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The End of an Era: The Five Best Moments From Adidas’ The Base Moscow

After serving its community for over a year, The Base Moscow has shut down its operations. Just as The Base Berlin did, the Moscow facility gave a safe place...

Top 9 Tekkers: The Thanksgiving Edition

The end of November is a wonderful time for Americans. We spend time with family and stuff our faces with an amazing feast. However, after all of that food,...
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Adidas Re-Launches the Predator, Football’s Most Iconic Boot

After being discontinued in 2015, Adidas has brought back its iconic Predator boot. Featuring the latest technology while staying true to its vintage roots, the Predator 18+ is the...

Searching for the Perfect Street Ball: Los Angeles Art-Inspired KAOS Soccer

In a quest to find the best ball for the streets, we have been testing out and reviewing different balls from different brands from all over the world. To start,...
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The Adidas Predator Takes Over Los Angeles for The Base LA’s Biggest Tango League Event Yet

Held at The Base LA, Adidas' release party for the Predator 18+ was filled with art, creativity, and a Tango League tournament that featured a select few of Los...
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Top 10 Tekkers: Hot Moves for the Cold Winter

As we slowly approach the bitter cold of winter, we thought it'd be fitting to warm things up with some of the hottest tekkers from the past few weeks....
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The Roundup: Finish 2017 Strong and Start 2018 Stronger With These Upcoming Events!

FOMO is real. Stay up to date with our monthly Roundup series, which highlights some of the biggest and best freestyle, futsal and street football events across the globe.  We...
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How Ghetto Football Went from Latvian Youth Movement to Global Street Phenomenon

In the vein of global street football movements, few have had the impact or growth of Latvia's Ghetto Football. Part of the massive Ghetto Games tournament, Ghetto Football is...
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Russia’s Journey From Pinnacle to Cellar, and How it is Slowly Returning to Glory Through Street Football

With the 2018 World Cup being held in Russia for the first time ever, we take a look back at the country's complex football history, from its dominance in...
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Thousands Flock to Mumbai for India’s Largest Ever National Championships

Saving its biggest competition for the end of the year, India hosted its largest-ever national freestyle and panna championships in the country's capital of Mumbai. Competitors and fans alike...
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Heard on the Street: At the UrbanFutsal LA x FTBLR Copa Urbana Tournament

Hosted at Adidas The Base LA, the Copa Urbana co-ed 5v5 tournament and holiday party featured LA's vibrant football scene, complete with amateur and pro ballers competing for not...
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Searching for the Perfect Street Ball: The SISM Street Weapon, the Official Ball of Tournaments Around the World

They say all you need is a ball. True, but which ball is best? Pele would say a sock full of newspaper is just fine. A freestyler might say...

The Roundup: Upcoming Freestyle, Futsal, and Street Football Events to Kick Off 2018

FOMO is real. Stay up to date with our monthly Roundup series, which highlights some of the biggest and best freestyle, futsal and street football events across the globe.  Time...

Top 10 Tekkers: The Best Street and Freestyle Football Skills from 2018 (So Far)

We're just two weeks in to the new year, but that didn't stop us from compiling some of the top skills from both established and up-and-coming ballers from 2018....
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Top 10 Tekkers: The Best Street and Freestyle Football Skills from Latin America!

Take a trip south of the United States border and you'll find passion for the game like nowhere else. Whether it is Mexico, Argentina, or Brazil, aka o Pais do...

Favela Street Harnesses the Power of Street Football to Uplift and Unite the World’s Most Impoverished Communities

Operated by Philip Veldhuis and Roxanne "Rocky" Hehakaija, two established members of the street football scene, the Favela Street organization has provided some of the world's largest impoverished communities...