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Luke Jacobs Talks Us Through Growing Up In Manchester And His Personal Journey In The UK Wrestlin…

One of the brightest young stars in UK wrestling, Luke Jacobs, recently sat down with us to discuss growing up as a committed Manchester City fan, whilst mapping his own personal journey to become a renowned name in Progress Wrestling.

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Ebere Eze on London, New Balance and Finding Form On and Off the Pitch

Last week, New balance lit up East London for an unforgettable night as Crystal Palace star Ebere Eze hosted the launch event for the Furon v8. Creatives all gathered at Protein Studios in Shoreditch to embrace the spirit of Furon through conversations and experiences. We took the time to speak to the England international, exploring his life as a New Balance athlete.

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LA Galaxy x LA Kings: An Unexpected Collaboration Uniting Los Angeles

Both rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, the LA Galaxy and LA Kings have teamed up for a ground-breaking collaboration, uniting the city’s defining subcultures through fashion and design. The partnership is set to blend both teams’ design elements into innovative lifestyle and fashion pieces, elevating themselves into cultural relevance.

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Blending Heritage & Hustle: Francisco Reyes Jr. on Football, Art & Community

Francisco Reyes Jr., aka Never Made, is an LA-based storyteller and graphic designer. Stopping by the adidas Fútbol Society, he broke down how resilience and relentlessness fuel his craft in one of our most insightful On A Plate interviews yet.

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From Fashion Labels to Life-Changing Foundations: Suzanne McKenzie Talks Us Through Her ABLE MADE…

Last weekend it was announced that Ucal McKenzie Breakaway Foundation (UMBF) became official community partners with Brooklyn FC Women for their match against Tampa Bay Sun, as the players turned up to the fixture donning ABLE MADE garms. Hearing of the news, we sat down with founder of the charity foundation and fashion label, Suzanne McKenzie, to talk more about the inspiration behind her journey.

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From Fútbol to Frequencies: Moisés López On His Creative Evolution

At a young age, Moises Lopez traded the soccer pitch for the stage, channeling his passion into music. But he’s never forgotten his footballing roots. At our recent ON A PLATE event, we discussed the creative parallels between football and music, and what it means to represent Mexico, the USA, and LA through his craft.

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Mauricio Cuevas On LA, Soccer & Embracing Culture

During our latest trip to LA for the adidas Fútbol Society, as part of our ON A PLATE series, we spoke to The Galaxy’s finest defender, Mauricio Cuevas. Exploring the effects of personal heritage on his career, Cuevas talks about a culture rooted in passion and how it brings a sense of identity to his game.

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From Murals To The Pitch: Mr. B Baby On Art, Identity & Football

At our most recent ON A PLATE event in Los Angeles, we spoke with Michelle Guerrero A.K.A Mr. B Baby (a creator in her own lane: muralist, artist, fiercely authentic) about everything from art and mental health, to the next generation and what it means to celebrate your culture in living colour.

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Edwin Cerrillo: Carrying Culture, Chasing Greatness

Edwin Cerrillo’s journey to the top is long, unique, but it’s only just getting started. If he’s not holding it down in midfield for The Galaxy, he’s carrying around his family legacy with him wherever he goes. We chopped it up with the midfield general at the adidas Fútbol Society as part of the LA leg of the ON A PLATE series.

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ON A PLATE: Jenn Torres On LA, Heritage & Community

The latest creative from our most recent ON A PLATE stop off is Jenn Torres, a content creator and model with her roots shared between her familial legacy in Mexico and her hometown of Los Angeles.

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Living for Corinthians: Matheuzinho on Passion, Pressure & Making History

In football, some moves are made for money. Others, for legacy. When Matheuzinho turned down more lucrative offers to sign for Corinthians, it wasn’t a business decision—it was fate. A lifelong dream, stitched into his childhood memories, finally materialising in black and white.

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Bryan Escareño On Amor Prohibido, Storytelling, & The México De Oro Kit

SoccerBible’s ON A PLATE stopped off at Los Angeles last week, and it brought out the creatives in force, honouring LA’s Mexican-American community. One such individual is Bryan Escareño, Founder & Designer for Amor Prohibido.

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Raúl Jiménez: Breaking Records, Flying The Flag & Embracing The Journey

Raúl Jiménez has etched his name into Premier League history, becoming the highest-scoring Mexican in the competition. From Tepeji del Río to London, his journey has been one of resilience, adaptation, and pride. We caught up with the Fulham striker to talk records, life in England, and representing Mexico on the biggest stage.

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Jefferson Osei: Crafting Culture Through The Ghana Kit With PUMA

Jefferson Osei’s latest collaboration with PUMA on the Ghana national team kit is more than just design—it’s a powerful statement of culture, heritage, and identity. From childhood sketches to dressing the Black Stars, the Daily Paper co-founder brings authenticity and storytelling to football fashion, and here we find out more, exploring his creative journey and vision.

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Football, Fashion & 30 Years of MLS: Stylist Rebecca Tsuki’s Vision for On A Plate Atlanta

The latest instalment of our ON A PLATE series, hosted by the adidas Fútbol Society, saw us stopping in at Atlanta for a celebration of the latest MLS jerseys for the 2025 season. This was done in beautifully bespoke fashion through the creative mind of stylist, Rebecca Tsuki, and here find out all about the process behind the project.

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Anthony Gordon On Creativity, Boots, And Entourage

Taking the opportunity to venture up North, we caught up with Anthony Gordon recently, and were keen to find out more about the man behind the player, focussing on his switch to the Toon, his creative side and how he fills his time away from football.

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