EXTRA TIME +4: Ferrari’s V12 Spider, Barça x Taylor Swift in El Clásico, and Ajax’s Silence Social Hate campaign
From Ferrari’s open-top ode to Italian power and Barça’s star-studded El Clásico kit to New Balance’s electrifying Furon V8 boots and Ajax’s progressive stance on fan behavior, this week blends speed, style, music, and change.
V12 Ferrari Spider
Ferrari channels timeless elegance and brutal performance with the new 12cilindri Spider SF-25 Edition, a convertible V12 masterpiece designed for sheer driving pleasure. As a nod to Italian grand touring heritage, this drop-top beast pairs 818 horsepower with a sculpted body and open-air thrills. Offered in a special “SF-25” edition celebrating 70 years in America, the Spider mixes innovation and nostalgia with effortless cool, marking a new pinnacle for luxury performance in Maranello’s celebrated lineage
Taylor Swift x El Clásico
Spotify and FC Barcelona are reportedly making history again—this time by enlisting Taylor Swift as the shirt sponsor for the women’s and men’s squads in the next El Clásico. The pop megastar’s name will grace the iconic blaugrana jersey, continuing Spotify’s music-meets-football campaign with cultural weight. Scheduled for April 13, the game could see Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department immortalized on pitch, fusing football fandom with global superstardom in the most visible of ways.
Furon V8 Energy Rush
New Balance, ignites the pitch with the vibrant Furon V8 “Energy Rush,” a bold new colourway designed for pure speed and visibility. With electric yellow and red accents, this boot isn’t just a statement—it’s a spark. Engineered for clean strikes and explosive pace, the Furon V8 merges lightweight tech with striking aesthetics. Whether under stadium lights or in a street game, this drop proves New Balance is pushing boundaries in both performance and style.
Silence Social Hate
Ajax becomes the first Dutch club to launch a Social Code of Conduct, a bold move in its continued fight against online hate. Following the impact of its Silence Social Hate campaign, Ajax now joins forces with sponsor Ziggo, using AI to enforce behavior rules across all platforms. During their match against NAC Breda, players wore shirts replacing the Ziggo logo with the campaign’s name—signaling zero tolerance for racism, bullying, and discrimination in both football and society.
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