[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-adidas-unveils-star-studded-backyard-legends-film-for-2026-world-cup":43,"news-related-adidas-unveils-star-studded-backyard-legends-film-for-2026-world-cup-en":77,"news-related-match-adidas-unveils-star-studded-backyard-legends-film-for-2026-world-cup-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":49,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":50,"slug":51,"sourceName":52,"sourceURL":53,"teamId":54,"teamName":55,"teamIds":56,"teamNames":66,"title":76},"With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada on the horizon, global sportswear giant Adidas has launched a major new marketing campaign designed to capture the imagination of fans worldwide. The centerpiece is a cinematic film titled 'Backyard Legends,' which brings together an unprecedented roster of football superstars and entertainment icons to celebrate the universal, joyful roots of the beautiful game.\n\nThe campaign film features a remarkable ensemble cast. Football legends Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Trinity Rodman, Ousmane Dembélé, Raphinha, Florian Wirtz, and Santiago Giménez share the screen with global music superstar Bad Bunny and acclaimed actor Timothée Chalamet. Chalamet serves as the narrative's hilo conductor, or thread, guiding viewers through a story that transforms local neighborhood pitches into a global stage for football excellence.\n\nThe plot of 'Backyard Legends' centers on a quest to assemble a team of legends. Their mission is to face and defeat a previously undefeated trio of street players known as Clive, Ruthie, and Isaak. This formidable group has already claimed victories over iconic figures from football's past, including Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, and Alessandro Del Piero, setting a high-stakes challenge under the motto 'win or go home.'\n\nAt its core, the campaign is a deliberate celebration of street football and its role in shaping talent. Adidas aims to remind fans that legendary skills are not forged solely in elite academies or packed stadiums, but often begin on cracked concrete, in dusty parks, and in backyards. The film underscores the idea that any field, regardless of its size or condition, can be the birthplace of a future star.\n\nThis message resonates deeply with the personal journeys of many featured athletes. Young FC Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal, for instance, provided a direct quote linking his playing style to his origins. He stated that he plays the way he does because of where he comes from and the people he grew up with. For him, the scale of the venue—a giant stadium or a local park in Rocafonda—is irrelevant; what matters is playing with joy and personality. He expressed his eagerness to bring that same spirit to the World Cup this summer.\n\nThe campaign also carries a broader philosophical message from Adidas. Florian Alt, the company's Vice President of Global Brand Communication, explained the initiative's intent. He noted that everyone remembers the pure pleasure of playing without pressure or expectation. 'Backyard Legends' is designed to celebrate that freedom, serving as a reminder that self-confidence and spontaneity constitute a true winning mentality.\n\nAlt further elaborated on the balance between competition and inspiration. While acknowledging that pressure is an inherent part of professional sport at the highest level, Adidas's ambition is to inspire everyone by encouraging them to relieve that pressure through free play and self-belief, encapsulated in the campaign's slogan, 'You Got This.' This philosophy, he emphasized, applies to professionals and grassroots players alike, across all sports and geographies.\n\nThe involvement of figures like Timothée Chalamet and Bad Bunny signals Adidas's strategy to transcend traditional sports marketing, aiming for a wider cultural impact. By weaving football into a narrative that includes Hollywood and global music, the brand positions the World Cup not just as a sporting event, but as a central moment in global popular culture. The inclusion of legends like Zidane and Beckham alongside current stars like Bellingham and Yamal creates a powerful timeline, connecting generations of football fandom.\n\nThe 'Backyard Legends' campaign represents a significant investment in storytelling ahead of what is poised to be the most expansive World Cup in history. By focusing on the origins of passion and the democratization of the game, Adidas aligns its brand with the foundational stories of its athletes, aiming to inspire the next generation of players and fans long before the first match kicks off.\n\nBased on reporting from Fútbol \u002F\u002F marca.","news","Adidas launches its 'Backyard Legends' campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring a cinematic film with global football and entertainment stars celebrating the spirit of street football.","327765831951847425","0","2026-05-07T09:03:39Z","adidas-unveils-star-studded-backyard-legends-film-for-2026-world-cup","Marca","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marca.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fmundial\u002F2026\u002F05\u002F07\u002Fgenial-campana-mundial-detalles-epicos-bellingham-lamine-compartiendo-coche-beckham-2000-ia.html","326257693016723456","Libertad",[54,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65],"326222711908995072","326222713142120448","326257833098088448","326257539962376192","326222707169431552","326222712143876096","326222712592666624","326257565195309056","326257686389723136",[55,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],"Mexico","Canada","Street","Como","Anderlecht","Portugal","Congo DR","Barcelona","Together","Adidas Unveils Star-Studded 'Backyard Legends' Film for 2026 World Cup",[78,118,139,156],{"awayTeamId":79,"awayTeamName":80,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":81,"homeTeamId":82,"homeTeamName":83,"id":84,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":85,"matchName":86,"publishedAt":87,"slug":88,"sourceName":89,"sourceURL":90,"teamId":91,"teamName":92,"teamIds":93,"teamNames":105,"title":117},"326257545968619520","Arsenal","France face Ivory Coast Thursday without PSG stars due to Champions League final. 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