Ian Wright, former England and Arsenal footballer, swaps his boots for dance shoes as he directs a group of performers in a short film exploring the common ground that exists between football and dance. Created for the New Thinker’s Index – an interactive digital experience which aims to challenge the way people think – the short film shows tap, capoeira, gymnasts, break and street dancers come together with Ian to combine their disciplines with football skills. These carefully crafted sequences create a unique film showcasing the synonymy between these two worlds to a backdrop of urban beats. Wright talks about his inspiration to take up the challenge, “The New Thinker’s Index challenge got me thinking in a completely new way – in football you think about your footwork, but the aim is to score a goal or win the ball, this made me think about the new possibilities with a football, focusing more on the aesthetics and rhythm. The skills you need for both disciplines really complement each other – the dancers would make great footballers and I reckon footballers would benefit from a few tap or capoeira lessons to add a whole new dimension to their game. This film combines art, performance and sport in some seriously new thinking.’ Ian Wright joins a host of high profile personalities from a variety of disciplines who have put their minds to the test to launch the New Thinker’s Index for Hyundai. The series of short films look at new thinking and an online test enables you to compare the way your mind works to great thinkers of the past; famous sports stars, music legends and actors of the present. To see the films and take the test visit

www.newthinking.uk.msn.com

Lots of women know loads about football, but we didn’t want to talk to them. We have a theory that women are instinctively right about most things, so we needed to find some girls who knew next to nothing about football, to put our theory to the test

Following a nationwide search and a public vote one lucky team have won the chance to prepare for the ultimate football experience with NIVEA FOR MEN. Ivory FC will now benefit from England-style preparation and coaching from the likes of Terry Venables, Ray Wilkins and Ray Clemence. All in an effort to prove that the right preparation really can make a difference.
As well as the same world-class coaching and support as the England squad, the preparation package also includes:

• Training sessions with FA and England coaches
• Support from top physios
• Advice on nutrition
• Brand new Umbro kit
• A chance to play a team of England Legends

Preparation can be the difference between a good team and a great one. So how will it change the future of Ivory FC? Follow the highs and lows of their journey and the surprises they’ll face along the way here on the Great Football Experiment website.

Magic FC is the world’s best football re-enactment troupe. These die-hard football fans will stop at nothing to re-enact the greatest world cup goals, in not so grand style.

Catch all the best freestyle football action and local legend guest appearances from the Hoof It! nationwide tour. Get match fit with Hoof It! this summer and visit drinkaware.co.uk for the facts about alcohol.

Watch the top UK freestyle footballers commandeer this iconic landmark to perform a jaw dropping stunt. This summer drinkaware.co.uk has got all the facts you need about alcohol alongside some great football content.

Freestyle football extraordinaire Francis Vu shows you how to do the perfect knee catch! Hoof It! is about getting out there with your mates for a kickabout. Visit drinkaware.co.uk for the facts about alcohol.