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Megan Rapinoe Talks World Cup Memories, Unity & France 2019

We've been doing this gig for a long time now; we've sat down with hundreds of footballers, from the young and eager to the experienced and uninterested, but rarely have we met a footballer so articulate, positively inspiring and honest as Megan Rapinoe. The USWNT World Cup Winner has a real presence and a real influence. Always spearheading a movement for change and striding for better, we sit down with her at Nike's WWC19 Innovation Event in Paris.

Coming Thru | Phil Foden On Football, Fishing & Stockport Roots

Returning to roots that helped hone his game, we travel back to Stockport with Manchester City's Phil Foden to find out a little more about this star on the break through. Strolling the streets of his humble beginnings, we followed the Manchester City protégé around the neighbourhood that made him who he is.

Sergi Roberto Talks La Masia, Barcelona & Living His Dream

Having grown up in Barcelona, Sergi Roberto is only too familiar with the running culture that is ingrained in the city. From fun runs to Marathons, there are events and running clubs available to suit all levels and abilities. But for Roberto, running is obviously a key part of his profession, and the recent release of the Nike Barcelona Epic React Flyknit 2 is right up his street, or training ground.

Sam Kerr Talks Matildas, Captaincy & Progression at Nike Paris WWC19 Event

She'll be leading out her nation at the 2019 World Cup this summer, but right now Sam Kerr is sitting in front of us after leading a powerful movement for women's football. Just moments earlier Kerr was standing on stage alongside 26 of her opponents as Nike launched their World Cup kits. On days like this, these girls are on the same team, a united force in pushing women's football forward. However, that'll be a very different story come the summer.

Nike Designer Cassie Looker Talks WWC 2019 Kits

Earlier this month Nike Football took over Paris to stir up some Women's World Cup hype with a showpiece innovation event to launch the kits of all 14 Nike competing nations. Each kit, home and away, for every team is completely bespoke and different to the men's sides. A significant move, and one that Sr. PLM of Nike Global Football, Cassie Looker, spoke to us about.

Isco Talks To SoccerBible After Signing Contract With adidas

After he officially signed for adidas earlier this week we sat down with Real Madrid's four-time Champions League winning midfielder Isco at the club's 'Ciudad Real Madrid' training ground. New deal wrapped up, Isco chatted to SoccerBible about his relationship with the brand, his footballing childhood and his dogs, obviously.

SoccerBible Sessions #3 | Dele Alli x Hussain Manawer

Established as a Premier League player with over 120 appearances and 42 goals to his name, and as an England international with 33 caps, not to mention the fact he has his own fashion label, it feels like Dele Alli should have more on the clock than just 22 years.

New Balance Designer Dave Gall Talks About The Furon v5

The football boot market is an ever-evolving, highly competitive place, and if you want to be successful within this industry, you have to keep your product relevant, fresh and ready to perform at the highest levels of the game. With the release of the Furon v5, it’s something New Balance Football Performance Footwear Designer Dave Gall knows all too well.

Sergio Agüero Talks PUMA & Manchester City Heroics

On a night when PUMA launched their latest "Power Up" football boot collection in London, there was one man in attendance who has been knocking around and knocking in goals with the brand since 2011. That man is Sergio Agüero. Eight years of prolific Premier League precision, the Argentine sits down with SoccerBible as Manchester City's all-time leading goalscorer. No wonder he looks so happy.

Ronnell Humes Talks About Playing at The New Spurs Stadium

Following on from co-starring in a short Nike film to celebrate the launch of the new PhantomVNM boot, we caught up with young North-Londoner and rising Tottenham Ladies athlete Ronnell Humes, to find out what it was like to be amongst the first to have a kick-around at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Steven N'Zonzi On Signing For PUMA & World Cup Success

Jetting in from Rome to London for his first event as an official PUMA athlete, Steven N'Zonzi, as he does everywhere he goes, entered the building as a World Champion. Dropping in to reflect on a defining year, the French midfielder sat down with SoccerBible for a quick catch up.

Playgrounds | Héctor Bellerín

When it comes to representing yourself, Héctor Bellerín is out their on his own. Tapped into the fashion world like no one else on the British football scene right now, he’s a footballer that breaks stereotypes and pushes boundaries. Whether he's marauding down the wing or sat front row at London Fashion Week elevating his reputation in lifestyle circles, Bellerín curates his own image.

Frank Ntilikina Talks Football And The Nike Adapt BB Sneaker

Ahead of the NBA clash in London between the Knicks and the Wizards, and with the recent unveiling of the Nike Adapt BB Sneaker, which sees an advanced power-lacing system used in sport for the first time, we caught up with one of the key players to be wearing the innovative shoe, French NBA star Frank Ntilikina.

SoccerBible Sessions #2 | Justin Kluivert x Jefferson Osei

The name Kluivert must carry with it a certain weight of expectation in the footballing world. But you wouldn’t think it when you look at Justin, who is making his own strides, independent of his father’s legacy. As a second generation baller in the modern day game, the young Dutchman is switched on to style, and he recently made the choice to sign for adidas in what is sure to be an arrangement that suits both parties.

Marcus Rashford Talks Style, Influences & PhantomVNM

Stadium shaker, chance taker, record breaker. Marcus Rashford is no longer up and coming; he’s not the next big thing; he’s arrived and he continues to make his mark on the game at the highest level, heading in the same direction as the likes of Rooney and Ronaldo, but taking his own path towards greatness.

Paul Pogba Talks Street Football & Home Comforts at adidas Tango League Paris

Whenever Paul Pogba touches back down in Paris, he strides through arrivals as a World Cup winner. That'll never change. This is a city that has a lot of love for one of their own, and as he's back in town for the adidas Tango League we grab some time with the Manchester United midfielder to talk street football, home comforts and style.