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Framed #94 | Tottenham Hotspur v Fulham

As Spurs swiftly found their 18/19 Premier League paace, it was a fellow London resident of whom they welcomed into their adopted home of Wembley most recently. Our latest pictorial piece that comes framed with all the energy of a resilient Tottenham win, it's through the lens of photographer Milo Belgrove that this feature lands with raw beauty - real football.

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Photographer Ethan White Documents NYCFC Fans Around New York

As a former NYCFC player, Ethan White is a man behind the lens who perhaps knows Rivalry Week like few will. Taking his creative talents around New York, he and the club have looked to capture the variety of faces and places that support their claim that New York is blue. A strong set of shots that bring the NYCFC shirt front and centre, it shows the talents of a man who creates a stylised image on and off the pitch.

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Photographer Matthew Stith Documents RBNY Fans Around New York

The power of a football shirt is emphatic. Going through the streets of New York and bringing together a compelling set of images, photographer Matthew Stith has created a series of portraits to document the fandom that is well worn for RBNY across the city.

Design Miscellaneous

The Fantasy Premier League Addict | Game Week Two

Everyone laughs and retweets the photograph of a middle-aged woman behind bars but nobody stops to consider the possibility that people get very upset over Fantasy Premier League and this may not be the throwaway joke it is presented as. We may very well have a hostage situation about to play out all because Benjamin Mendy was only credited for two of his three assists against Huddersfield Town. The FPL Addict Returns for a round up from Game Week 2.

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Residence #48 | 'Anfield' Liverpool FC

The next stop on our Residence tour sees us arrive in the red half of Merseyside and into Liverpool's iconic Anfield Stadium. England's most atmospheric cauldron full of optimism, passion, and glorious history. It's a special place.

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Residence #47 | 'Prenton Park' Tranmere Rovers

Away from the Premier League glamour of their neighbours from across the River Mersey, it's through the Queensway Tunnel to the Wirral for the next stop on our Residence series at Tranmere Rovers. Prenton Park is a beautifully British football stadium rooted in identity and Birkenhead pride.

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Framed #93 | Toronto FC v Vancouver Whitecaps

Toronto FC have once more showed they they rule the roost in Canada as they won their seventh Canadian Championship in a row in the shape of the 2018 'Voyageurs Cup'. Putting Vancouver Whitecaps to bed in picking up a trophy that sits separate to the regular MLS run of fixtures, it once more shows Toronto as the big time team in town.

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Young Photographer George Wood Talks to us About breaking into Football

Embracing young talent while showcasing a look at the way in which football photography can shine, we spoke to 17-year-old photographer George Wood about his experiences so far as he embraces on a journey into football photography. A strong style at such a young age, he's a creative who has set a serious bar.

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Phoenix Rising | A Photography Q&A With Grace Stufkosky

Phoenix Rising are leading their own charge on football out in the States. A club co-owned by Didier Drogba, Diplo and Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz among others, from the stand to the pitch they're making all the right noises. Grace Stufkosky is continuously documenting their progress and it's with a view from the fans perspective she has brought us these photos and words.

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The Fantasy Premier League Addict | Game Week One

Fantasy football isn’t talked of like other addictions, but I’ve been living a double life long enough to know the truth. My name is Ben Tallon. My childhood hobby drawing footballers lead me to a career illustrating for The Premier League, Leeds United, UEFA and Arsenal and that side of it makes the parents proud. It’s time to come clean about the ugly reality of life as a functioning FPL Addict. I take comfort in the knowledge I am far from alone.

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Framed #92 | Juventus Villa Perosa Fixture

Imagine being able to blitz it across a field bare footed in a small provincial village and end up getting the signature of Cristiano Ronaldo. The curtain-raiser to every Juventus season, the Villa Perosa fixture gives fans a chance to see their stars up close and personal. Our latest 'Framed' feature comes freshly delivered with humbling scenery coupled with an elite squad of superstars. 

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Residence #39 | 'Villa Park' Aston Villa

For the next destination in our 'Residence' series we enter through the gates and up the steps into one of English football's most historic stadiums. Steeped in a history that provides a timeline of British architecture, Villa Park is the central hub of English football, the home of Aston Villa.

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The Fantasy Premier League Addict | A Fantasy Football Note From Ben Tallon

Fantasy football isn’t talked of like other addictions, but I’ve been living a double life long enough to know the truth. My name is Ben Tallon. My childhood hobby drawing footballers lead me to a career illustrating for The Premier League, Leeds United, UEFA and Arsenal and that side of it makes the parents proud. With the new season just days away, it’s time to come clean about the ugly reality of life as a functioning FPL Addict. I take comfort in the knowledge I am far from alone.

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Framed #91 | Real Madrid v Juventus

As the topflight teams from the European scene shape up and we get one step closer to a fresh season, the pre-season fixtures are getting bigger and bigger. Two giants who have global pedigree as teams from the very top table, Real Madrid and Juventus sized each other up over the weekend in America as part of the ICC.

Design Art and Illustration

James O'Mara Creates Current Players in Throwback Kits

Graphic Designer James O'Mara has been busy creating a series of illustrations that feature current players wearing old school replica kits and they're very moreish indeed. From forgotten brands to unapologetically daring graphics. It's a blast from the past with a modern twist.

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Framed #90 | MLS All Stars vs Juventus

The MLS All Star show rolled into Atlanta this week as the USA's fastest growing football city hosted Italian giants Juventus in their annual summer showpiece. One of world football's most impressive arenas set the scene as over 72,000 packed into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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