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Framed #125 | Kaizer Chiefs v Orlando Pirates

In an impressive stadium packed to the absolute rafters with vibrant colours and pulsing with pride aplenty, fans gathered for a derby like few others in the world. This was the Soweto derby, which saw rivals Kaizer Chiefs taking on Orlando Pirates at Soccer City. And it just had to be the next entry in our ‘Framed’ series.

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Framed #124 | Chelsea WFC v Man City WFC

Playing the game in the lashing rain under the floodlights in a winner takes all match: that’s what it’s all about. For the latest stop in our ‘Framed’ Series, we headed to Kingsmeadow Stadium, Kingston upon Thames, for the Women's League Cup semi-final that saw Chelsea hosting Manchester City.

Design Miscellaneous

Graphic Designer Santi Kits Creates Concept Nike MLS Jerseys

As everyone knows, adidas have a firm hold on MLS, with a deal ensuring that you will only see kits from the German brand worn in the top American league until at least 2024. But concept designer 'Santi Kits' has whipped up an alternate view from a potential Swoosh perspective.

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Framed #123 | LAFC v Vissel Kobe

With LAFC preparing to host star-studded Japanese side Vissel Kobe in a preseason friendly at the Banc of California Stadium, we headed stateside once more for the next stop in our ‘Framed’ series.

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Framed #122 | USA v Panama

A new era for USMNT under Gregg Berhalter began with a Camp Cupcake friendly against Panama in State Farm Stadium, Arizona, providing the perfect excuse for a trip across the pond for the next instalment of our ‘Framed’ series.

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Residence #56 | 'Rasmee Dhandu Stadium' Maldives

Where there is land, there is football. The middle of the Indian Ocean might not be at the top of your list for an away day, but for the people of the Maldives it ain't just all beach football and cocktails. In stark contrast to the luxury resorts of this beautiful country stands the Rasmee Dhandu National Stadium on the capital of Malé – a tattered old ground, boxed in on one of the most densely populated islands in the world.

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NBA x Football Sees The Wizards v Knicks Game Reimagined

The NBA is arriving in London as the Washington Wizards take on the New York Knicks. It’s yet another example of the cross over of cultures that’s seeing the world adapt to encompass all passions, regardless of geography. Further to that, last year saw one of the first major sport crossovers with the huge Jordan x PSG collaboration. But you get the feeling that was just the tip of the iceberg…

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Residence #55 | 'Toyota Field' San Antonio FC

The next stop in our ‘Residence’ series sees us arrive in Texas, and USL side San Antonio FC’s home ground, Toyota Fields. While it’s well known that Texans love their football, ‘soccer’ has not always been as high on the agenda, but this could be set to change if plans pan out.

Design Miscellaneous

Is Primeknit The Future of adidas Football Shirts?

Football shirts have come a long way from the baggy beauties of the 90s; those glorious offerings that came complete with flamboyant collars and strings. Every inch of product in the modern game is determined by performance; anything to give the player a slight enhancement or advantage is assessed and developed. When it comes to jerseys are adidas contemplating bringing Primeknit to the game?

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Framed #121 | Woking v Watford

Non-League versus Premier League. This is what the FA Cup Third Round is all about, a tie pulled from the magicians hat of the draw. For anyone looking for the biggest of upsets Woking's Kingfield Stadium was the destination at the weekend as National League South, Woking, of the sixth tier of English football hosted top flight Watford.

Design Books and Magazines

Que Sera Sera by Joseph Fox and Orlando Gili

While football continues to dine at the finest tables across the globe, the romanticism of the FA Cup prevails. Joseph Fox and Orlando Gili have captured the unrivalled tournament that places minnows alongside giants, in an essential book entitled Que Sera Sera.

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Framed #120 | Haringey Borough v AFC Wimbledon

As the big boys enter the fray and the glamour ties commence the weekend, we're getting into the FA Cup mix by looking back at a tie from the First Round this season. Going behind the scenes for Haringey Borough's home tie with AFC Wimbledon for a bit of non-league 'Framed' magic. Can't beat it.

Design Miscellaneous

The Pick of the PUMA Manchester City Concept Kits

October 2018 saw the confirmation of a longstanding rumour when it was announced that PUMA would be the official kit supplier for Manchester City, taking the reigns from Nike for the 2019/20 season onwards in a deal that was estimated to be worth in the region of £50m per season for City.

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Residence #54 | 'Stadio Pierluigi Penzo' Venezia FC

Venice welcomes over 30 million visitors every year and almost all of them are missing one of the city's most picturesque landmarks. For the next stop on our 'Residence' tour we're hopping off the boat at 'Stadio Pierluigi Penzo' – one of the most unique football stadiums on the planet, and the home to Serie B side Venezia FC.

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The Lost Pitches Of Corsica by Jeremie Roturier

Football is not just played under the bright lights of the biggest pitches in Europe. It's played anywhere and everywhere, and photographer Jeremie Roturier is on a mission to highlight some of the most unique locations in the world where football pitches exist in all forms.

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Framed #119 | Atlanta United v Portland Timbers

A season of hard work that started in early March culminated in front of the biggest crowd in Major League Soccer history, as over 73,000 fans packed out the ever-impressive Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch Atlanta United take on the Portland Timbers in the 2018 MLS Cup.

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