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Framed #53 | WUCL Final: Lyon vs PSG

The Champions League Final festivities kicked off in Cardiff last night as the Welsh capital hosted the Women's UCL Final. In an affair of full French flair Lyon edged past PSG by the narrowest of 7-6 victories on penalties to become Champions of Europe for a record fourth time.

Design Photography

'Come on United, do it for Manchester' | The story behind the lens.

The power of photography is incredible. Moreover, the emotions of football are exquisite. Combine the two and it makes for one almighty equation. During the Europa League Final, one photo stood out more than any other. Captured by photographer Kenneth Nguyen, the words, 'Come on Unite, do it for Manchester' couldn't have been more poignant. Speaking to the man behind the lens, we caught up with him, fresh from capturing a timeless moment of unity.

Design Art and Illustration

adidas and The Custom Emporium Collaborate to Celebrate Chelsea Winning the Premier League

Drawing on illustrated means, adidas teamed up with The Custom Emporium to bring a creative finish to Chelsea's Premier League winning season. A regal series of portraits that celebrate icons from the Chelsea archives, it see's some of those names who have suited the adidas stripes re-imagined with decadence.

Design Photography

Europa League Final | On the Streets of Amsterdam

With Ajax commanding an emphatic following in Amsterdam, the excitement in the dutch city was palpable as the the club headed into the Europa League final. A showdown against Manchester United, this collection of curated shots captures the scenes as fans looked on from the streets.

Design Books and Magazines

Pickles Issue 13

Landing back on newsstands across the land, Pickles magazine returns leading the line in demonstrating that print is far from dead. Perfectly curated, packed with creative, it's an essential part of the modern football mix. A contemporary king of a classic game.

Design Miscellaneous

Sydney FC Unveil New Crest

Having won the league as well as signing a new 10 year lease on their home of the Allianz Stadium, Sydney FC have embraced a new chapter on their journey by unveiling a re-designed club crest and badge.

Design Photography

Framed #52 | The Playoffs: Fulham v Reading

Sun kissed and a stone throw from the Thames, as Fulham snuck into the playoffs after a gruelling season, just three two wins would see a Premier League dream re-imagined. Hosting a ruthless Reading in their semi-final first leg, our latest 'Framed' comes from Craven Cottage and has been shot by Charlie Coleman.

Design Photography

'Inside Craven Cottage' with photographer Charlie Coleman

One of those timeless, charming treasures that defies football convention, Craven Cottage is classic, quaint and oh so very entwined with our glorious game. In pinpointing those finer details, photographer Charlie Coleman has taken us inside and expressed what makes this ground, so damn special to shoot.

Design Photography

One Last Time | Farewell to White Hart Lane

In the years between 1899 and 2017, White Hart Lane has seen and been part of it all. A mainstay throughout the football timeline, for one last time, the playground has hosted its final Premier League fixture. In capturing the energy that encompassing one of the most famous grounds across the globe, we collaborated with photographer Elliott Wilcox to capture those moments, just once more.

Design Photography

An Afternoon at Clapton FC by Jeremy Roturier

Where there is a local side, there is a local community. In the shape of Clapton F.C. the 'Ultras' flame burns bright for a side that has captured the imagination of many a local inhabitant. Flying on the shoulder as they secured promotion with an emphatic 7-0 showing, Jeremy Roturier was in the mix as the flairs were lit and the celebrations kicked off.

Design Art and Illustration

From The Mag | Issue '8' Illustration by VISLA

Taking pride of place at the front of SoccerBible Magazine Issue 8, the work of VISLA brings a series of illustrations inspired by people and players that are associated with the number. Heroes, icons and creators of a golden game, wrapped up in timeless fashion.

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113 Years - Upton Park by Marcus Drinkwater

A powerful piece of visual story telling, Marcus Drinkwater's project 112 years captured the essense of West Ham United as they made waves in moving out of the famous Boleyn Ground. Following up, a year on, '113 Years' goes the distance once more in remembering what made this place of pilgrimage such a cultural icon.

Design Art and Illustration

Steph Morris Illustrates England's Umbro 1998 World Cup Shirt

Illustrator Steph Morris has the unique ability to capture classics from football's archives and rework them in artistic form. Most recently, Umbro's iconic England shirt from the 1998 World Cup has been the subject of her work. Pencil drawings with a big impact, memories of Shearer and Scholes, Owen and Beckham will flood back in shavings.

Design Photography

'Italian Champions' Fiorentina Women shot by Scott Dukes

Flying on the shoulder and capturing the moments when the Fiorentina Women's Team were crowned champions of Italy, photographer Scott Dukes bottles the energy a documents proceedings. That iconic purple donned in match winning fashion, it's another showcase for the female game that maintains momentum in going from strength to strength.

Design Art and Illustration

Southampton FC Collaborate With WHITEHYPE

Adding some expression and plenty of energy to the walls of Southampton's St Mary's Stadium, the club recently collaborated with south coast design studio WHITEHYPE. Producing a series of murals to dress the 'Family Concourse' area of the ground, they add a fresh aspect of all out creativity that moves away from the traditional white wash walls.

Design Residence

Residence #38 | The 'Juventus Stadium'

A 41,000 seater stadium that was opened in 2011, the Juventus Stadium, home to one of the giants of the global game, is a stadium of sky piercing proportions. A perfect blend of raw concrete crossing paths with contemporary class, it's our latest stopping point along the 'Residence' road.

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