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Interviews

In Conversation | Gary Aspden Lifts The Lid On SPZL F.C.

Following the launch of SPZL F.C., the new collection from the premium adidas Originals sub-label, we caught up with brand curator, Gary Aspden, to find out more about the project, including how Jurgen Klopp became involved.

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How Chicago-Based Artist JC Rivera’s Characters Completed Real Madrid’s Latest Charity Kits

We connected with contemporary artist JC Rivera, who was commissioned to make a jersey representing the heart of being a Madridista.

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Meet Pepe Perretta, The Acclaimed Artist Behind Our Monumental Miami Tifos

The in-demand Argentine breaks down his creative practice over the last two decades after we asked him to create a series of Copa América-inspired flags for our Miami ‘On A Plate’ Creative Soccer Culture Tour party.

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Cavan Sullivan – A Name You'll Want To Remember

This week, Cavan Sullivan made MLS history by making his debut for Philadelphia Union aged just 14 years and 293 days. When he turns 18, he’s off to Manchester City. Here, we touch base with the young American to get his take on the course he’s setting.

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Henry Rodriguez’s Hair Painting At Our Miami ‘On A Plate’ Party Is Fire

The buzzy barber, aka @papiblendzz, opens up about his signature flames style, growing up surrounded by football, and the hot creativity of Miami.

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The Crew Behind ‘The Berlin Edition’ Exhibition Aim To Enlighten Us

Euro 2024 was the hook, using immersive digital storytelling, amazing photography, and compelling essays curated by The Culture Division, Gegenpresse, and Fußball-Woche as bait, to reel us into Berlin’s radical football culture.

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Neil Bedford’s Retro England Jersey Shoot Is Excellent Euro 2024 Inspiration

The acclaimed photographer takes us behind the scenes of his stylish new shoot, which showcases Bedford’s classic vision and reverence for football jerseys using his own Umbro England shirts.

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Lifting The Veil On JonPaulsBalls’ Latest Project, 12 Pentagons

We recently spent time chatting with Jon-Paul Wheatley, AKA JonPaulsBalls, as the wildly talented designer takes the next step in his journey by introducing the world to 12 Pentagons, his new company dedicated to unique ball designs.

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How Inspector Nuggs Designed Our Dope “On A Plate” Creative Soccer Culture Tour Mementos

We touch base with the Cheddar-based tattoo artist and graphic designer who nailed this Creative Soccer Culture commission with flair and originality.

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Marco Reus’ Final Champions League Final For Dortmund

One last beautiful moment celebrating the unbreakable bond between the legendary midfielder and Borussia Dortmund’s passionate fans.

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Tune Into Jackson Irvine

We recently caught up with Australia and FC St. Pauli midfielder Jackson Irvine as part of our inaugural SoccerBible Insights paper (Guide to Creative Soccer Culture 2024). Find out more about his story and life off the pitch.

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Goal Diggers FC journey to Porto with New Balance

We capture Goal Diggers’ London to FC Porto Experience

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Gary Aspden Reflects On 10 Years Of adidas Spezial & Spotlights The Label’s DECADE Event

As adidas Spezial celebrates its 10-year anniversary in style with the DECADE event, curator and creator, Gary Aspden talks about what the journey has been like, diving deep into the ideology behind the label.

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Lena Gercke Talks Football & Fashion And Euro 2024 In Germany

Having featured in the recent adidas launch video for the reveal of the new Germany 2024 kit, we recently caught up with model and TV Personality Lena Gercke to get her take on the fashion/football space and the atmosphere surrounding the upcoming Euros.

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Florian Wirtz On Setbacks, Success & A Summer To Savour

Being regarded as one of the best young players in the world obviously comes with a lot of pressure. But 20-year-old Florian Wirtz isn’t letting that weight of expectation drag him down – quite the opposite in fact, as he eyes unprecedented domestic glory ahead of a summer full of promise.

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Casemiro Talks Success, Manchester United & Joining adidas

Few players in the world can compete with the trophy cabinet of Casemiro. The combative midfielder has won it all at Real Madrid, and now he’s 18 months into a new challenge at Manchester United. Here, we find out more about the decision to switch white for red as well as the Swoosh for the Three Stripes.

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