Super Mario Bros get the boot at Euro 2024 as Jasir Asani takes centre stage for Albania

One of the stories of the tournament so far, the Albanian draw against powerhouse Croatia, has also produced one of the funnier moments as Jasir Asani wore his new custom-made Super Mario boots to great effect.

Asani who nailed a perfect cross to set up the opening goal in the 11th minute was the centre of attention for his choice of footwear after the 29-year-old, took to the pitch wearing the pair of custom Super Mario Bros.-themed boots.

The Albanians were ultra-impressive in a spirited 2-2 draw against Croatia in their second group outing at Euro 2024 and the Super Mario boots stood out for the excited crowd.

On his left foot, Asani had an image of Nintendo’s iconic Italian plumber Mario, leaping into the air and on his right foot was Luigi, Mario’s brother and partner in crime via the video games, cartoons and movies..

Euro 2024 is capturing fans’ attention not just for the array of superstar talent but for the remarkable footwear choices they are wearing in games.

Another shining example included teenage star Lamine Yamal who added the flags of Morocco and Equatorial Guinea to his boots in honour of the birthplaces of his parents.

One player who is famed for going the other way is German stalwart Toni Kroos, who has been wearing the exact same model of white Adidas Adipure boots for the past decade, long after the brand stopped producing them.

According to UEFA rules, the governing body of European football would ban any provocative messages with political and religious themes, but not only that, promotional communications of different brands may also be banned

One of the biggest worldwide football stars Neymar, was famously not allowed to wear his Fortnite-themed PUMA Future shoes for a Champions League match against Manchester City.

Will this be another case of the powers that be losing touch with their inner child or will the Super Mario Bros live to fight another day?