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UNMARKED Episode #2 | Jordon Ibe

Back for another round of conversations with footballers in their natural element, talking about life on and off the pitch, SoccerBible and the boys from ‘Out of Home’ present the latest episode of our podcast, UNMARKED. And this week’s willing participant is Derby new boy, Jordon Ibe.

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Jack Grealish Talks Family, Villa And The Love Of An Away Day

Jack Grealish is out there on his own. A creative talisman who is dedicated and committed to his club, his love for Aston Villa is a rare kind of fandom usually reserved for those in the stands and not so much those in the middle of the park. Playing his way to the top and becoming a captain, we discuss his past, future and the legacy he is creating along with the importance of his family as he gives us a rare insight into what makes him, him.

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Jill Roord On Life In London, Creative Inspiration and Impromptu Tattoos

No player has started the new season like Jill Roord. Two hat-tricks in two games for Arsenal and a thunder strike on the international scene. Taking people by surprise but in contention to soon be known as one of the greatest players on the planet, her rise has been one of gaining experiences, exploring her surroundings and ultimately finding who she is whilst performing on the very highest stage. We chat to her as the league returns in London.

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Bunyamin Aydin Talks Us Through The Coca-Cola Collaboration With Les Benjamins

Having created a brand that successful celebrates inclusivity, we speak to Les Benjamins Founder and Creative Director Bunyamin Aydin to discuss the origins of the brands' Coca-Cola collaboration, the space where football meets fashion and an unquestionable love for maverick football players.

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Loyle Carner Let's Us In On What It's Like To Be Behind The Scenes With Cantona

Imagine getting to meet your icon face to face. Even when you enter the realms of being famous yourself, those people still have the power to illicit all of that happiness, hope and excitement. That’s what Loyle Carner and his brother found out recently, when they took the lead on EA Sports’ project to announce the return of Eric Cantona to FIFA 21.

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Elderbrook Talks Spurs, White Hart Lane And Polish Rap

With Spurs blood running through his veins, Elderbrook is a musician whose sound resonates across a number of sub-cultures. Much like football, music has taken on a rollercoaster journey with a series of landmark highs. Grammy nominated, Ivor Novello inspired, we catch up with him as a new season kicks in and a debut album drops.

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adidas Designers Talk Manchester United 20/21 Third Shirt

The Manchester United third shirt is certainly a wild design that has divided opinion. To find out more about the story and inspiration behind it, we spoke with adidas Global Product Manager Christiaan Barnard and Design Director Inigo Turner.

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The Dial Up #19 | Jack Harrison

We often talk about footballers’ journeys in the game, but at 23 Jack Harrison has already had one to rival most. And now he has arrived at the promised land of the Premier League, announcing himself in the most glorious fashion. Getting to know the story behind one of the brightest young prospects in the league we chatted candidly with Harrison recently as part of our ‘Dial Up’ series.

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Erling Haaland On Life In Germany, Being Relentless & His Rap Career

Since bursting on to the scene 18 months ago, Erling Haaland hasn’t looked back, scoring goals for fun in his relentless drive to be the best. As a man of few words – and living the cliché – he tends to do his talking on the pitch, and as a result he is something of an enigma off it. Cracking through that veneer of cool, we spent a bit of time getting to know the Dortmund hitman.

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UNMARKED Episode #1 | Ryan Babel

Gracing airwaves all over, SoccerBible is proud to present a new podcast series – UNMARKED – in collaboration with ‘Out Of Home’ – a collective of four Londoners based in Amsterdam who ask real questions, real fans want to hear. Every fortnight we will release exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names and most interesting characters in football. First up, it's Ryan Babel.

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Dropology Episode 05: Nike LFC 20/21 Home & Away Feat. Scott Munson

The first Liverpool kits from Nike were always going to be a big deal, with the American brand taking on all the storied history and heritage of one of England’s biggest clubs. Our ‘Dropology’ series looks for the story behind the design of some of the biggest drops, and next up we spoke with Scott Munson, VP of Football Apparel at Nike, to get the low down on the Swoosh’s first-ever Liverpool kits.

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Berna On United, Sancho And A Love For Cristiano Ronaldo

A lyricist with an incredible ability to portray and present his journey, Berna is a musician from East London who keeps football close. In West Ham territory, he has risen as a Manchester United fan having fallen in love with an Alex Ferguson era that propelled Cristiano Ronaldo to the top. Chatting the music, the movement and the highs and lows along the way, he's proudly showing off the freshly unveiled Manchester United third shirt from adidas.

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Jadon Sancho on His London Roots, Playing For England & Making People Proud

Ahead of his link up with the England squad for the upcoming Nations League games, we caught up with Jadon Sancho once more for a quick catch up, taking the opportunity to reflect on his rapid rise, his London roots and how much he enjoys making people proud.

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Blossoms Talk Messi On The Motorway, Paisley Shirts and Man City Fandom

Since forming, Blossoms have taken their sound from Stockport into the stratosphere. One of the most successful British bands for a new era, their appreciation for Greater Manchester and their support for Man City is emphatic. Donning the 20/21 Puma Manchester City 3rd kit, we spoke to Tom and Joe from the band about how football has cut through their musical careers and how Messi on an English Motorway is something they're so desperate to see.

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Lucy Bronze On Success, Motivation & Her Future

In a time where the women’s game strives for the equality that it deserves, Lucy Bronze has carved out a reputation as one of the best players – male or female – of her generation. Coming off the back of her third Champions League success with Lyon, she is now preparing to embark on the next step in her amazing career as she returns to Manchester City determined to find further glory.

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The Dial Up #18 | Sam Kerr

At the top of the game, the demands of professional athletes are extreme. Sacrifices through to supreme pressures, extreme highs are matched with elite expectation. Sam Kerr is one player who has continued year on year to taken on the game on a global level. Owning her lane in both Australia and America, her move to the UK was met with a wealth of excitement only to be stunted by the force of Covid-19. We spoke to her about the move, a new chapter and life in London in the latest episode of our

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