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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 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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How MAAREE Is Changing the Women’s Game One Sports Bra at A Time

MAAREE is an independent sports bras business dedicated to crafting supportive products for all women. After hearing news of Chelsea star Millie Bright’s investment, I sat down with Mari Thomas-Welland, founder of MAAREE, to talk about how this will help pave the way forward for the women’s game.

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Catley, Irankunda & Yengi Explore The Power Of the New Australia National Team Kit

Paid Partnership With Nike

Ahead of the release of the New Australia 25/26 jersey, we spoke to National Team athletes Steph Catley, Nestory Irankunda, and Kusini Yengi to explore their thoughts on the significance of the innovative new design.

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Celebrating Inclusivity & Cultural Representation | Fitzroy Lions & The New Nike Australia kit

Paid Partnership With Nike

With the launch of the new Australia national team football kits, designed by First Nations artist Reko Rennie, Nike celebrate the spirit of inclusivity and cultural representation—a message that resonates deeply with the players at Australian grassroots side, Fitzroy Lions. Here, we dive into the kits’ cultural impact with the club’s founder and several senior players.

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Harry Kane Kicks Off Our New Digital Cover Series With Exclusive Interview

England Captain and all-time record scorer for his nation, now carving his own path in Germany – who better than Harry Kane to be the first cover star for our all-new Digital Cover series? Here, we sit down with the world class forward to talk about everything from family life, to building a lasting legacy on and off the pitch.

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