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"Cockney Stan" by Joshua Gibbons

A collaboration between Joshua Gibbons and Classic Football Shirts, this series of portrait shots captures a series of iconic vintage shirts with an unconventional model front an centre. The man in question is "Cockney Stan", a local legend with a love for the game. We speak to Joshua about the project.

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Framed #84 | Galatasaray vs Yeni Malatyaspor

One hand on the trophy, the other proudly clenching a pyro. The Super Lig title was in touching distance for Galatasaray ahead of hosting Yeni Malatyaspor in their final home game of the season last weekend. You could almost smell the silverware through the rare gaps in the smoke as we walked down Taksim Nevizade.

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Framed #83 | Galatasaray v Besiktas

Few cities on this planet come close to rivalling Istanbul in terms of footballing passion. A cauldron of Turkish football choreographed by emotion, tradition, rivalry, and a signature blaze of pyrotechnics. When Galatasaray host Besiktas amidst title-race tension this city explodes into life with football acting as the pounding heartbeat.

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Framed #82 | LA Galaxy v New York Red Bulls

While they may well have some new noisy neighbours to compete with, LA Galaxy are still very much presenting the perfect postcard picture of just how strong the MLS is and can be. With Zlatan fever still in the air, we capture the scenes as New York Red Bulls came to town.

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Framed #81 | LAFC v Seattle Sounders

Stepping out on untrodden turf for the very first time in the trademark southern California sun, our next 'Framed' instalment comes with a milestone moment as LAFC opened their $350 million Banc of California stadium for their first ever home fixture against Seattle Sounders.

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Framed #80 | AIK vs Djurgårdens

The next destination on our Framed series takes us to Scandinavia’s biggest rivalry. A bucket list fixture of pure intensity. Stockholm is a hidden hotbed of cultured football, and AIK are a fresh-thinking club doing it right in every sense.

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Framed #79 | LA Galaxy vs LAFC

Coming off the bench to score twice in the derby, and on your debut. It doesn't get anymore damn Hollywood than that. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's arrival Los Angeles was expectedly A-list. His immediate impact was pure cinematic style.

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Framed #78 | Russia vs Brazil

A changing of the World Cup guard took place in Moscow on Friday as previous hosts Brazil passed the baton to upcoming hosts Russia as the two met for a friendly fixture at the Luzhniki Stadium – the venue for the 2018 World Cup Final this summer.

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Framed #77 | Toronto FC v Columbus Crew

With a backing of emphatic support, Toronto FC started their 2018 MLS campaign by hosting Columbus Crew. A match up many thought the home side would dominate at the always impressive BMO Field, the script wasn't followed as Columbus Crew picked up the points.

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Framed #76 | Chivas Guadalajara vs Club America

Travelling to Mexico for the most monstrous of derby days we took on El Súper Clásico as Chivas Guadalajara hosted Club América in a fierce battle of pride and passion. An electric atmosphere of high-tempered pace, with mandatory riot police, tattoos, and uncontrollable raw emotion.

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Framed #75 | PSG vs Marseille

PSG ripped apart Marseille on Sunday night with a performance as hot as the flares that lit up the Parc des Princes. Goals from Mbappe and Cavani contributed to a 3-0 victory as the night closed on one Parisian palm firmly clenching the Ligue 1 title.

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Framed #74 | Real Madrid vs PSG

Bringing glamour-tie game to the Last 16 of the Champions League, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain squared up in a battle of footballing celebrity status at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night.

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On The Shoulder | The Le Petit Cup - Soho Warriors x Le Ballon FC

Taking their slice of the London football scene on tour, Soho Warriors headed to Paris and to the home of the Le Ballon Football League to bring two creative collectives together in the name of the good game.

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The Men in Black by Chris Hoare

Capturing heroes of the grassroots game, photographer Chris Hoare has produced 'The Men in Black'; a series of portrait images dedicated to the referees who run the rules across boggy pitches and uneven turf. We spoke to him to get a deeper understanding of this project and how it came together.

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Framed #73 | Japanese High School Championship Special

A battle royale in football form comprised of 48 teams from the 47 prefectures of Japan. The Japanese High School Championship is electrifying as it stands out on a whole new level of its own. We touched down in Tokyo with PUMA Football to witness the action first hand.

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A Football Year in Photos by Przemek Niciejewski

Unlocking a journey of niche football adventures, Przemek Niciejewski has graced many football surroundings throughout 2017. Bringing us his highlights from the polished elite through to raw grassroots, it's another spectacle on the eyes that personifies the unique brilliance of football support.

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