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Neal Heard Talks His Debut MEYBA Collection & Entering Football Through Fashion

Few people in the world can claim the level of archive and expertise in football culture of Neal Heard. This is a veteran of the 80s terraces, where football culture was born, a living legend in his own right who is shaping the future of football fashion. His latest project is as the Creative Director of Meyba

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ZieZie On His Arsenal Connection, His Ambition And The Importance Of Expressing Himself

The trajectory of ZieZie is a rise to be proud of. His story is perhaps even more inspired. Tragically losing his Arsenal-inspired father at the age of 12, it was he who instilled football into his mindset. Becoming a provider for his family, almost becoming a carpenter and releasing one of the biggest hits of 2019 with Aitch and in the process amassing millions of streams himself, we get to know this talented artist as he drops his latest single.

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KidSuper Creator Colm Dillane Talks Puma Collaboration And DMs With Hector Bellerin

By inviting Colm Dillane, the founder of KidSuper to collaborate, PUMA have beautifully brought on and off pitch world's of football and fashion together. A wild play on the party of football, the collection has been met with resounding acclaim. We spoke to the man behind the brand to get an insight into the journey from idea to reality and got Bristol City's Han-Noah Massengo to model it for us too.

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Danielle Carter Talks Breaking Down Barriers And Embracing Fresh Challenges

Danielle Carter is a player who has risen to the top of the game through setbacks. A journey that has hit hurdles including back to back ACL injuries, her belief and determination are the weapons in her armoury that have proved resilient. Now leading the line at Reading and hungry to get involved in the England set up once more, this is a striker who personifies the fight needed to make it in the game. Exploring the adventure through her words, we get to know this charismatic player.

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Bones FC Discuss Preston Paperboy Collaboration And Football Origins In Phoenix

Bringing the culture of football in Phoenix, Arizona to the fore, Bones FC are a football collective with an immersive and creative edge. Linking with London based, Preston Paperboy, this collaborative capsule collection is as raw as it is wild. Discussing where it all started and where it’s going, we speak to founders David Alton and Gino Belassen and learn more about this party of a football club.

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UNMARKED Episode #4 | Eni Aluko

Episode 4 of our UNMARKED podcast sees a true legend of the women’s game into the hot seat, as we welcomed Eni Aluko into the virtual studio for a catch up and conversation about all things football, hosted, as always, by the boys from ‘Out of Home’.

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RVBY Talks Swapping A Football Career To A Life In Music

Snapped up and brought into a football academy at the age of 8, RVBY is a musician who has been on a journey. Rising through the ranks at the Bristol Academy and going on to Yeovil in the top flight of the WSL, a career in football could have taken her story in a different direction. However, finding her sound and a passion for music, she is now a celebrated artist and an inspired songwriter. A Manchester City Women fan too, we find out about this creative talent.

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England Cerebral Palsy Captain Matt Crossen Talks His Remarkable Journey To The Top

Life can often throw obstacles in our path, and while they can be challenging to overcome, these obstacles can often be the making of us, guiding the direction our journey takes. And one individual for whom this couldn’t be more true is captain of the England Cerebral Palsy team, Matt Crossen.

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Loco Dice Talks A Love For Juventus And Contemporary Merch

There's no denying the Juventus status. A club that is both cultured and creative, they have the ability to merge subcultures whilst celebrate the elite game like no other. In similar vein, the music of Loco Dice is global. A Juventus fan who recently fronted the club's 'Icon Collection', we spoke to him about his passion for the club and the appreciation for an innovative approach.

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Afro Kickz On The Custom Game, FIFA And Inspiration

In just two years the journey from initial idea to fully fledged creative studio, the work of Aida Kiraya AKA 'Afro Kickz' has merged cultures in a truly independent and inspired style. Taking to Pro:Direct's LDN19 store for a FIFA customisation takeover we got to know this talented creative with shoe in hand and ink drying.

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Nyge On Being Music's Answer to Robert Lewandowski

A producer as well as playmaker, Nyge is a creative talent who plys his trade on both sides of the pitch. As an established player, the opportunity to turn professional was looking a very possible outcome. However, having worked with the likes of Headie One, AJ Tracey, Skepta, Not3s and many more, he has become a hit maker and sought after talent for many. Getting an insight into his world, we talk Arsenal, inspiration and the ambition as he looks forward to a bright future.

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UNMARKED Episode #3 | Chuba Akpom

The latest episode of UNMARKED has dropped, our podcast alongside the boys from ‘Out of Home’ that sees conversations with footballers in their natural element, talking about life on and off the pitch, and this week we’re joined by Middlesbrough striker and Arsenal academy graduate, Chuba Akpom.

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Floor Wesseling On Umbro's 'For The Love Of Shirts' Mash-Up Competition

When the good folk at Umbro had the idea to run a competition that would see fans selecting their favourite shirts to be combined into one, there was only one man they could speak to. Floor Wesseling, aka the founder of Blood In Blood Out, is the master of the mashup, and we caught up with the Dutch maestro to get his take on the unique competition.

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Jim Legxacy On The Beauty Of Nigeria And Football's Universal Language

Someone to look at as a leader for a now generation, Jim Legxacy is a creative and a musician who embraces an all-rounded all-progressive and all-powerful philosophy. Discussing his love for Nigeria, his musical uprising and his remarkable outlook on life, there’s motivation to be taken from every angle of energy. Looking ahead to the release of an EP 'BTO', we sat down with him to take in his unique line of sight.

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Reinier Jesus Talks Emotions, Flamengo Style And A Year Ahead At Dortmund

At just 18 years old Reinier Jesus has gone the distance. Grabbing every opportunity and owning it, his flair game in Flamengo grabbed the attention of Europe's elite and with a move to Real Madrid secured, he's now looking forward to a season long-loan with youth hit-factory Borussia Dortmund. Discussing where he came from to the heights he's heading toward, the energetic gem lets us in on his life, which is currently looking very good.

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Designer Andy Slater Talks FIFA 21 VOLTA LDN FC Kit

The launch of FIFA 21 is just around the corner, and it’s set to bring with it an expansion to the VOLTA aspect of the game, with more ways to play, more customisation, and more locations. And as part of this, EA Sports has also introduced special VOLTA squads for the biggest cities in the world, made up of the biggest influencers and street footballers on the scene.

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