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The Dial Up #17 | Lucy Bronze

Gearing up for the return of the women’s Champions League in the new mini-tournament format having just won the Coupe de France, Lucy Bronze is relishing being back on the pitch for Europe’s premier competition. But while that is set to be her swan song with Lyon, Bronze is always ready for the next challenge, as we found out when we spoke to her for the latest episode of our ‘Dial Up’ series.

adidas Product Designer James Webb On Arsenal 20/21 Away Shirt

Following up the retro-infused away design of last season was always going to be a tall order, but the team at adidas have risen to the challenge, producing yet another standout design for the Gunners. To talk us through the challenge and the process behind the Arsenal 20/21 away shirt, we spoke with James Webb, Product Designer at adidas.

Jadon Sancho On His Future & His First-Ever Signature Collection

Jadon Sancho is the man everyone’s talking about this summer, whether it’s regarding a potential big money move back to the Premier League or his first-ever signature collection, which Nike have just bestowed upon him at the tender age of just 20. And we took the opportunity to speak with him about exactly these things, along with his England career and his interests off the pitch.

Dropology Episode 04: adidas X Ghosted Feat. Dave Surace

Taking a huge leap in terms of boot development, adidas recently unveiled the next-generation of X, and while we patiently wait for the X Ghosted to be dispatched on 1 September, we delve deeper into the story behind the design with the Three Stripes’ Senior Design Director Dave Surace as the next episode of our ‘Dropology’ series.

Kadeisha Buchanan: The Canadian Rock At The Heart Of Lyon's Defence

Lyon is not just a club that can boast huge success on the pitch; it’s also a club that can boast one of the most eclectic mixes of personalities from all over the globe, all pulling together for one common aim. And chief amongst these characters is Canadian Kadeisha Buchanan.

PUMA's Dominique Gathier Talks The PUMA Ultra

Making their return to speed, PUMA recently unveiled the ULTRA 1.1, a boot that’s packed with groundbreaking innovation for when fast is too slow. But what does that mean, and how, exactly, is this boot faster than what’s come before. To find the answer to these questions, we spoke with Head of Teamsport Footwear at PUMA, Dominique Gathier.

adidas Senior Product Manager Philipp Hagel Talks X Ghosted

The team at adidas rarely do innovation by half-measures, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to their latest creation, the X Ghosted. Not only does this boot look revolutionary, it’s set to perform in that vein also, with a design that features a completely revamped upper and a soleplate that boasts a dynamic carbon fibre plate. For something this unique, we just had to find out more. Enter Philipp Hagel…

Dropology Episode 03: PUMA AC Milan 20/21 Home Feat. David Bremond

Exploring the rich story behind the design, we recently spoke with PUMA Football’s David Bremond to talk detail as he let us in on the process behind the creation of the 2020/21 AC Milan home shirt for the latest episode of ‘Dropology’.

The Dial Up #16 | Virgil Van Dijk

Fresh off of Liverpool’s first league title win in 30 years, Virgil van Dijk picked up the phone for the latest instalment of ‘The Dial Up’, lifting the lid on the title celebrations and offering up his opinion on life in general.

The Dial Up Episode #15 | Ian Wright

Ahead of the FA Cup final this weekend, there was only one person we could speak to from the Arsenal side of things; one person whose unyielding passion for the oldest competition in club football is unsurpassed; a legend in the game and in FA Cup folklore. That man, Ian Wright.

Dropology Episode 02: New Balance Lille 2021 Home Feat. Joe Gillibrand

The art of football shirt design is one of fine balance. Sitting in a space where traditions smash together with innovation and a hunger for more expression, it's a passionate place for design and football to cross paths. Adding a layer of detail, we speak to New Balance Apparel Designer Joe Gillibrand to get a look on how New Balance have led through Lille.

Ada Hegerberg On Her Return & Her Quest For Equality

Following an intensive rehab during the pandemic, Ada Hegerberg is now preparing to make her return to football. But as well as adding to her 282 goals in 271 appearances and her numerous club and individual accolades, she’s also targeting something bigger: respect and equality in the game.

Dropology Episode 01: Nike Flight Ball Feat. Kieran Ronan

As a brand always expressing a desire to innovate, change and inspire the game, the latest product drop from the world of Nike Football has been the revolutionary 'Flight Ball'. A piece of engineered footballing history, it is the subject of our first instalment of 'Dropology'. Hearing from Nike's Senior Director of Global Equipment, Kieran Ronan, we get a first hand insight at the story behind the performance product.

The Dial Up Episode 14 | Alphonso Davies

Picking up on the other end of the line for the latest episode of ‘The Dial Up’ – our series that gets up close and personal with the pros without us actually having to get up close to the pros – was none other than Bundesliga Rookie of the Year, Alphonso Davies, hot off of what has got to be one of the best breakout seasons in a long time.

Shanice van de Sanden On Success & The Importance Of Individuality

Individual. It’s a word that can have many connotations, and a word that has often been attributed to Shanice van de Sanden, flying winger for Olympique Lyonnais and the Netherlands. But however that term is attached to her – be it for her outwardly perceived exuberance, or her fantastic ability on the pitch, which has led to glory at both club and international level – the importance of celebrating individuality will never be lost on her, as we found out when we spoke recently.

Mesut Özil’s Agent On His Departure From adidas & Ambitions for ‘M10’ Brand

Following the much-discussed announcement made in June that Mesut Özil and adidas would part ways at the end of the 2019/20 season, we spoke with Erkut Sogut, the Arsenal playmaker’s agent, to dive deeper into the German’s former sponsorship with adidas, his current situation and what the future holds.