Lucas Paquetá trials Cristiano Ronaldo LED boot ahead of World Cup clash

Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá is testing a LED-illuminated football boot developed by the Brazilian company AVAA, a technology that attracted Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022. Ronaldo later became a commercial partner of the firm and secured a contract with the Portuguese Football Federation.

Paquetă, who remains injured after a clash with Japan and faces slim chances of returning to the tournament field, delivered a notably restrained press conference before Brazil's World Cup match against Scotland, offering brief, protocol‑driven answers amid ongoing investigations that have affected his public profile.

The player’s on‑field role continues to be valued by head coach Carlo Ancelotti, while the innovative boot highlights a growing link between elite athletes and cutting‑edge sports equipment.