Last update October 4, 2025 by Alberto Llopis
The football ads 90 They were not simple commercial; They were masterpieces that captured the essence of football in a golden decade. In the 90, Nike put a Eric Cantona In epic battles, Pepsi joined David Beckham with Roberto Carlos, and Adidas turned Zidane into one of the stars of José + 10 among others.
In this post, We take the time machine and relive the Best Retro Soccer Ads that made us dream of being legends. "Those spots were better than many games", They say in x, And they don't lie. From impossible goals to star cameos, These ads defined an era. What was your favorite?
The best football ads of the 90
1. Nike – “Good vs. Evil” (1996): Cantone against hell
The epic spot
“Good vs. Evil ”is the king of the 90s football ads. Eric Cantona leads a team of angels (Maldini, Ronaldo Nazario, Figo) against demons in a film duel. Cantona's final goal, con su “goodbye”, It is legend. "The best announcement in history", cry out in x.
The best football announcement in history ☂️☔️
— futbolretro.es (@futbolretroes) July 8, 2022
Impact
Issued before the euro 96, This Nike Football 90s spot inspired a generation to kick balls with style.
2. Pepsi – “Beckham, Roberto Carlos and more " (1998): chaos in the bar
The Fiesta de las Estrellas
Pepsi Reuni is David Beckham, Roberto Carlos and Raúl in a bar in the old west for a skills duel in 1998. Roberto Carlos's impossible shot to jukebox is pure gold. “Pepsi 98 It was football and fun ", They say in x.
Impact
Pre-France released 98, It is Pepsi Beckham 90s Spot marked the pattern of humor and cracks.
3. Adidas - "Zidane on the street" (1996): urban magic
The touch of genius
Adidas put Zinedine Zidane to juggle in the streets of Turin, With a ball that seemed stuck to his foot. Simple, Elegant and brutal. "Zidane in the 90 It was art ", The nostalgic tweet.
Impact
This announcement of Adidas Soccer 90s He showed that the class did not need effects, Just a ball and a genius.
4. Nike – “The Cage” (2002, But root in 90): The secret tournament
The definitive cage
Although it came out in 2002, "The Cage" was born from Nike's 90s spirit. Cantona organizes a 3v3 tournament with Figo, Totti and Ronaldo on a ship.
Impact
Reflects the street vibrates that Nike perfected in the Retro football ads of the decade.
5. Pepsi - "Sumo" (1996): Beckham vs. giants
The absurd duel
Beckham, Maldini and Del Piero face Sumo fighters in an muddy field. Pure madness that ends with a goal. "Pepsi Sumo was the chaos we loved", Remember in x.
Impact
A classic of Pepsi Football 90s that mixed humor and football before the euro 96.
Why the ads of the 90 They are unbeatable
The 90s football ads They had a soul: Sin CGI Exaggerated, solo cracks, balls and creativity. In 2025, His legacy lives in every pass we dream of giving. Nike, Pepsi and Adidas not only sold; They inspired a generation.
What is your favorite announcement of the 90?
¿”Good vs. Evil”, "The Cage" or Pepsi's Sumo? Vote in the comments and share in X with #advertisementsF Fútbol90s. That nostalgia does not stop!
