“World Cup Winners" LBF Collection

It might be your boots or it might be the threads on your back. Either way both pieces resemble the footy lifestyle and your connection to the sport. If your a true soccer nut, everything you wear is footy inspired.  In terms of on and off the pitch lifestyle I have always been one to make my clothing a point of difference. I repeat. It's always been about the lifestyle here at Footy Guru. On the pitch or the streets you should never be one to follow. If any thing you should be setting the trends and being original and an individual. I don't play the sport to leave a legacy. For me it's about inspiring others through my play and my passion for the game and most importantly the lifestyle.  Furthermore, in terms of lifestyle and originality it does not get any more real then the Live Breathe Futbol Brand aka LBF.

They recently just sent me some of their latest releases and in terms of quality and lifestyle they do it right in terms of footy inspired threads. I am a fan not only of the quality unique garments but more importantly for what the brand stands for. Like myself they eat, breathe and live football. 

With the World Cup only 24 hours away, LBF drops their second summer collection. The five piece collection titled, “World Cup Winners” features two LBF-lifestyle designs and three that draw inspiration from Brazil, Germany, and Italy (the three countries are all iconic in the World Cup history books) 

Peep the collection below boot nerds and join the LBF Squad. 

BRAZIL

Winners of an unprecedented 5 World Cups and the only nation to have played in every tournament, Brazil might not have invented football but they redefined it. Home to the infectious joga bonito style of play and many of the greatest players the world has ever seen, life and football in Brazil are intertwined. These are represented by the five stars on the shirt, with the end of the words “Live” and “Futbol” cut off and inverted to respectively complete each other. Get Brazil here

GERMANY

One of the most successful national team sides, Germany are the winners of three World Cup titles while being runner ups an astonishing four times, and finishing in third place four times. Die Mannschaft are the only nation to have won both the men and the women’s World Cups in history. With an assembly line of world class young talent and proven veterans, the Germans live and breathe football in a way that would make any other nation envious. The titles are represented by the three stars on the shirt with the end of the words “Live” and “Futbol” cut off and inverted to respectively complete each other. Get Germany here

ITALY

The Azzurri, wearing the Savoy Blue representative of the Kingdom of Italy, the dynasty that unified Italy in 1861 and the official standard of the Italian President have won the World Cup four times. They have also appeared in two other finals and finishing in third and fourth place in two others as well. Known for their legendary cast of defenders and an array of handsome, intelligent and refined midfielders, the 9th ranked team by FIFA are easily one of the world’s most dominant and recognizable teams. The four stars on the shirt represent their title wins while the end of the words “Live” and “Futbol” cut off and inverted, respectfully completing each other to show how deep ingrained the football is to Italian life. Get Italy here

LBF Cup Winners

For those involved in football, the game doesn’t stop once you leave the field. The game is played on the pitch of life, every breathe is another chance at improvement, not only in the game but in life in general. If you can live life with the same drive and passion that you play the game, achieving your dreams would be a matter of time rather than if. The words “Live” and “Futbol” are cut and inverted, to show that these two things complete each other and are one in the same. As Terry Pratchett said ““The thing about football – the important thing about football – is that it is not just about football.” Get LBF here

Eat, Sleep, Breathe Futbol

Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the best player in the world at the moment, captured the passion and obsession with football perfectly when he stated “I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well. More important than that, I feel an endless need to learn, to improve, to evolve, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel satisfied with myself. It is my conviction that here are no limits to learning, and that it can never stop, no matter what our age.” It isn’t madness but an endless thirst of improvement and love for the game that drives those in football. It is a sport that sets its limits on the individual and if you are willing to surpass those limits then you will be unstoppable.

Footy Threads Review: Live Breathe Futbol ‘Rebels’ Collection

Hands down I will be honest because since I received my Rebels collection in the mail from Live Breath Futbol it’s basically been the only thing I have been rocking. Shout out Ebun and the LBF crew for sending the footy threads my way. Hands down these pieces have quickly become my favorite tees. 

For those of you that are new to Footy Guru and fashion/footy culture; Live Breathe Futbol is a start-up American soccer inspired clothing brand that has quickly changed the soccer lifestyle fashion game. Each garment is very well made and the attention of detail and design/inspiration behind each shirt makes me proud to sport the shirts because I know footy and so does the brand LBF. 

On and off the pitch… I am a footy snob; I will not lie to you. I like to be unique and make sure my boots and clothes on and off the pitch are a point of difference, compared to other so called footy fanatics. 

So when I received this Rebels Collection from LBF it was a perfect fit. The reoccurring motif of this collection is playing the game-and living life-on your own terms. Each piece of the collection pays tribute to footy rebels of the world’s game; Best, Mario, Zlatan, and Cantona.

 

Shop the collection here, and spread the word about LBF boot nerds because in terms of footy inspired apparel they are a point of difference in my eyes.  

Shit Fifa Players Say

Shout out to @lbfutbol

Shout out to @lbfutbol for hooking me up with the latest footy inspired threads. Hands down this is my favorite lifestyle brand on the market boot nerds. Give @lbfutbol a follow. Review of the @lbfutbol Rebels collection coming soon. #footyguru #MYLBFLIFE

Up-And-Coming: Live Breathe Futbol

I recently had the opportunity to connect with a very special brand that of course embodies my love and passion for Footy. Many times in life we as individuals see our fashion and style/design shaped by our love or passion for a certain object. In my case, it always has been the sport of soccer. Since the age of four, when I first started kicking the ball around, I fell in love with the sport. Soccer ultimately shapes my daily life. Through my passion for the game of soccer, I have been able to create and combine that with another passion of mine which is soccer boots. That is how Footy Guru evolved. My love for the sport of soccer combined with my passion for soccer boots. With Footy Guru, I eat live and breathe soccer boots because for me it has always been about the boots.

Furthermore, I recently experienced a similar taste of a brand that also lives for the game of soccer. The creator and founder goes by the name of Ebun and his up and coming brand is called LBF. It is a simple acronym that stands for Live Breathe Futbol. The new urban soccer inspired clothing brand is a mixture of culture and is driven by the game of soccer. Ebun, who is also a footy fanatic, decided to combine has passion for design and footy by creating a brand that pays tribute to everything futbol; the fans, stadiums, and the OG legends. Ultimately, the clothing brand captures some of the best moments in futbol which is why it hit home with me. The brand which has been the story of my life incorporates the simple fact that as long as you have a soccer ball you can play the beautiful game anywhere. The motto of the brand is simple " LIVE BREATHE FUTBOL".

A perfect example that hits home with me. 

LBF presents the video called " Shit Fifa Players Say"...

Although I embody the LBF motto, I am a big fan of individuality on and off the pitch. I have never been a big logo guy because usually I roll up to the field or bar in the same jersey or shirt that someone else is sporting. In addition, the odds are it sports the Swoosh or three stripes. Do not get me wrong, I love both companies and the apparel they produce but as a soccer player I like and enjoy being different on and off the pitch. The cool thing about Live Breathe Futbol is that Ebun does not mass produce shirts, so once a shirt is sold out it is done. When ever I go to play Footy and to hang out with my friends I want to have my own personal style. That style usually revolves around my passion for Footy. I am a die hard futbol fan and with brands like LBF it gives you the chance to pay tribute to the game you love while being unique.

Having never heard of LBF before, Ebun through instagram and email filled me in on his brand and what it was all about. As you can see from the boots I receive, I have never been one to turn down free swag. So Ebun sent me some shirts asking for my opinion and to produce an honest review.

And the truth is once I received the shirts they have quickly become my favorite tees on and off the field. In terms of the quality, they are awesome in terms of the fit and feel. The shirts are very well made and the attention of detail and design/inspiration behind each shirt makes me proud to sport the shirts. Why is that you ask? Because of the message and the motif the brand is built around. Everything about the brand involves and pays tribute to the game of soccer. For example, in the inside of each shirt reads “This garment is designed with the history, character, and flair of the beautiful game in mind. Wear with pride. Remember it’s about moments.” Or better yet there is no Swoosh or three stripes and I am the only one sporting/wearing the shirts in Portland. 

Reppin LBF at the Timbers vs Galaxy Game

I received the LBF Independence Edition (shown in the video) and my current favorite which is the standard 'XXI' Heather T-shirt. Both shirts are awesome but what really set the product apart was the attention to detail of both the product and packaging. My package arrived with a large LIVE BREATHE FUTBOL sticker which sealed the package. In addition, on the outside of the package the words " Footy Guru" were written. Along with the detail on the outside, in cased was a hand written note which speaks volumes about the brand and the artist.

LBF is based on the combination of art and the game of soccer. It is a beautiful combination because when I opened up the package and first put on the shirt. I felt like I was representing a brand that meant something. In the end, LBF embodies the meaning and passion that surrounds the game of futbol.

I am proud to announce my partnership with LBF. To show my passion/respect for LBF I have posted a link to the site. Check out the  Live Breathe Futbol website to join the squad/LBF movement.