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Toni Duggan On Life in Spain, Her Ambitions, & The Next Generation

From Liverpool to Madrid, via Manchester and Barcelona; Toni Duggan’s club history is one that any professional would be proud of. The England international has ripped up the game at the highest level, playing in World Cups, Champions League finals – you name it, she’s been there. And the recent global situation has given her pause for thought; time to reflect on a quite phenomenal career, as we found out when we spoke with her recently.

The Dial Up Episode # 7 | Rob Holding

Lockdown life is treating us all differently, and we’ve been checking in on the pros to see how they’re dealing with it in our new series, ‘The Dial Up’. The latest player to answer our call was Arsenal’s young centre back, Rob Holding, who’s been spending lockdown in... Lake Tahoe?!?

Kevin Trapp On Life In & Out Of Football & The Return Of The Bundesliga

Reflecting on a journey that has seen him scoop up numerous domestic honours with PSG before his return to Frankfurt, Kevin Trapp discussed the highs and lows from his career with us, as well as his interests outside of football and how he feels about the return of the Bundesliga.

Getting Ready For The Return Of Football With FC Porto

As football rises from its enforced slumber, easing towards a return across Europe, clubs have had to face up to the unusual circumstances, adapting their approach accordingly. To find out more about the challenges they are facing we spoke with Dr. Nelson Puga, Head of the Health Department at FC Porto.

The Dial Up Episode # 6 | Ashlyn Harris

Throughout her life and career, Ashlyn Harris has been through adversity and come out better on the other side. So when faced with the current challenges in the world today, she’s in a prime position to put a positive spin on the trials and tribulations of life in lockdown as we found out when we spoke to her for the latest instalment of ‘The Dial Up’.

Brandon Williams On His United Breakthrough & Staying Grounded

It’s been a whirlwind six months for Brandon Williams. From relative obscurity to a Manchester United starter, the only thing that stopped his ascension is the thing that has stopped the whole world. But as soon as he’s able, he’ll be back on the path towards greatness, which just so happens to be down the left side of United’s attacks.

The Dial Up Episode # 5 | DeAndre Yedlin

Picking up on the other end for the latest instalment of the ‘The Dial Up’, DeAndre Yedlin is Newcastle’s American right back who has pace to burn on the pitch combined with a creative flair off it. So how’s he dealing with the confines of his own four walls and the lack of football? Quite well it turns out…

Ella Toone Talks Sacrifices, United Return, & Lockdown

Ella Toone is back playing for United, one of the many prodigal daughters to return to the club having been forced to leave before the club had a senior women’s team. And now she and the club are making up for lost time, having been promoted to the WSL.

The Dial Up Episode # 4 | Dominic Calvert-Lewin

No one could have predicted how the 2020/21 season would pan out, least of all Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The young Everton striker had been enjoying his most prolific season to date as a professional footballer, only to have the rug pulled out from under him. Now, like the rest of us, he’s sat at home, waiting. So we thought we’d give him a call for ‘The Dial Up’, checking to see how the fashionista forward was holding up.

Lukas Podolski On Life, Adventures & The Experience Of Global Football

Lukas Podolski is a true explorer in the world of football. At 34 years old, the German’s 17-year career has seen him playing in his homeland, in England, Italy, Japan and Turkey. But for all the success that he’s enjoyed throughout his career, it’s clear that his actual journey – and every experience that has come along the way – is as important to him as the destination itself.

The Dial Up Episode # 3 | Mal Pugh

Utilising the current pause on life to take stock following what has been a whirlwind period in her life, Mal Pugh has become the latest professional to pick up the phone for ‘The Dial Up’, our new series that checks in on the pros, candidly lifting the lid on lockdown to see how they’re getting on in life.

The Dial Up Episode # 2 | Caitlin Foord

For Caitlin Foord lockdown came at something of an awkward time. Having only arrived in England in February following her move to Arsenal, she was right in the middle of the settling in period, getting to grips with not only a new team and a new style of football, but a new country and a new way of life. Now, like all of us, she’s stuck at home. Checking in to see how she’s holding up, she became the next star to answer our call in the latest instalment of ‘The Dial Up’.

Gregory van der Wiel Talks Life After The Game

A product of the famed Ajax youth system, Gregory van der Wiel’s playing career came to something of an unceremonious end following a training ground bust up at Toronto. But while that may have unwittingly brought the curtain down on his playing career, it did not stop the man, for van der Wiel is full of ambition, a trailblazer in every sense, as we found out when we spoke with him recently.

The Dial Up Episode # 1 | Todd Cantwell

The term “unprecedented times” starts to sound cliché, but it’s a fact, and it’s something that we’re all caught up in. And by all, that includes those superstars that we’re accustomed to seeing on the pitches of the Premier League. Checking in to see how these players are coping and lifting the lid on life in lockdown, SoccerBible presents the first instalment of ‘The Dial Up’, with Norwich’s Todd Cantwell picking up on the other end of the line for the inaugural episode.

Danielle van de Donk On 5 Years At Arsenal & Her Ongoing Journey In The Game

Five years is a long time by anyone’s standards; a lot can happen in that time and as a person you can experience so much. For Dutch playmaker Danielle van de Donk, that marker is now well and truly in sight at Arsenal, having joined the club as a 23-year old back in November 2015. And it’s been quite the journey – but it’s far from being over yet.

Photographer Scott Groult Tells Us What It Is Like To Take Pictures Of PSG Ultras

The inner sanctum of the most passionate football fans is a place that few can access. A photographer who has developed his skill set from the inside out and ending up pitch side at the Parc Des Princess (as well as capturing DJ Snake whilst surrounded in supporters) is Scott Groult. We take in his unfiltered line of sight and using his images to show that while the game may be on hold, it still runs wild in the mind.