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Christian Eriksen Talks World Cup & New Season at Nike Space in LA

Recharged and ready for the new season Christian Eriksen has put the penalty heartache of Russia behind him to join up with his Spurs team-mates in LA. A welcomed late-comer to the pre-season party, Eriksen dropped into a premium Nike LA experience space to chat to SoccerBible.

Six Weeks In Russia | Robbie Jay Barratt On Photographing the 2018 World Cup

The sun was out, the beer gardens were full, and for just over an hour on July 11 when Kieran Trippier's free kick buried itself in the Croatia net, we truly believed it was actually coming home. It was a summer we won't forget, and nor will photographer Robbie Jay Barratt, who spent six weeks in Russia shooting his first ever World Cup.

In Conversation | YoungAthlete on the Next Gen Series Collaboration with adidas Football

YoungAthlete is a platform that is creatively showcasing the rising stars who set the standard for the next generation. Having collaborated with Adidas recently on a series that gives airtime to a contemporary generation coming through, we spoke to the founder of 'YoungAthlete' Gabriel Moses to get his Directors cut on being involved in a project like this.

In Conversation | eMLS Sporting Kansas City Player Alex Betancourt

Starting tomorrow, the eWorld Cup will hit the stage. The biggest tournament to date, it see's players from all over compete for a huge cash prize. Propelling their names onto the stage, it is perhaps time to rid any stigma and step into the future where gaming is considered a professional sport. Getting an insight ahead of it's kick off, we spoke to eMLS Player Alex Betancourt about his mindset going into an event like this.

In Conversation | The Story of Smokey Barbers

Smokey Barbers is THE place for the contemporary player to catch a trim. Fading in a movement that brings the barber to the right hand side of many of the game's elite stars, the question is, how has this place come to be and what's the back story. Getting the deeper understanding, we drop in and get the full cut from the cloth.

2D From Gorillaz Talks Football & The World Cup With SoccerBible

Releasing a new album as summer sets in, the latest work from Gorillaz is ringing fresh around the SoccerBible office right now. We caught time with the man on lead vocals and keyboard, 2D to talk about the World Cup, his appreciation for the game and why we shouldn't worship idols...

In Conversation | Tom Davies Talks The Summer and The Journey So Far

Some players break any form of convention, others totally go their own way with style. For Tom Davies, he does both. Talking through the story so far as the summer sets in, we go toe-to-toe with a playmaker who sets the tone.

Leighton Baines Talks Mental Health in Football With 'The Mind Map'

Mental health and football are a subject of great discussion, however it's rare that you hear from someone inside the changing room about the challenges faced in the topflight. Working with social enterprise 'The Mind Map' Leighton Baines is one player who has been talking about mental health as part of an initiative to help navigate young people towards the help that's available.

Barney Artist Gives SoccerBible His World Cup Playlist

Barney Artist is a rapper and hip-hop artist from East London with a lot of love for the game. A big England fan who has shared the rollercoaster ride through the years, it was the Michael Owen goals of '98 married with the majestic moves of Korea of Japan in 2002 that stand out in the memory. Though with 2018 looking so strong, he's sure there's only one place football is heading this summer...

KITH Flamingos Captain Richard Perdomo Talks The Miami Scene and The Third Adidas Football x KITH…

With Adidas and KITH kicking off their third collaborative release, we spoke to captain of the Miami based KITH Flamingos, Richard Perdomo about the creative culture that surrounds his side. Each KITH team has had bespoke threads made as part of this capsule collection and with fine form, this Miami get up is as good as they go.

KITH LA Rays Captain Alexander Dimitrijevic Talks The LA Scene and The Third Adidas Football x KI…

With a fresh look and LA vibes, the Adidas collaboration with KITH has hit its third wave of tidal goodness. A camo approach for the West Coasters, we spoke to KITH LA Rays captain Alexander Dimitrijevic about his side and the latest drop that they will be sporting into a new season. Sharp as you like and one picture perfect backdrop, enjoy the swell.

KITH Cobras Captain Florencia Galarza Talks Soccer & Adidas Collaboration

As KITH and adidas Soccer take collaborative football into strong spaces of design and culture, we spoke to Florencia Galarza of KITH Cobras. Captaining one of three creative-driven KITH clubs, Flo has experienced football from every angle. Dedicated professional to the purity of the city cages, positively influencing the game with every step.

In Conversation | Rhian Brewster Talks Football and Fashion As He Shoots With Lyle & Scott

Rhian Brewster is a stand out player as part of the next generation. An England Under-17 World Cup winner with towering aspirations, he has top flight pedigree. Working with Lyle & Scott, he mixes fashion and football as he talks us through life at Liverpool as well as being a young lion.

In Conversation | Iker Casillas Talks World Cup Moments and Russia 2018 So Far

Iker Casillas is a contemporary king. Having won it all for both club and country, he landed at the 2018 World Cup to support Spain and between games headed to the Adidas Creator Base in Moscow. Grabbing a slice of time with a master, we got his take on what it's like to represent your country at the very highest level and the feeling of winning a World Cup.

Russian TV Presenter Maria Komandnaya Talks Football & World Cup

Hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup draw may have been a moment that put Maria Komandnaya at the pinnacle of world football but it was her fascinating career leading up to that moment that made her who she is today. Now a face and mind of Russian football broadcasting, she is a creative entrepreneur and sports journalist with a powerful message. Enjoy this extract from '32/12'...

Ruud Gullit Talks England & World Cup In Moscow

As we approach the end of week one at the 2018 World Cup in Russia we sit down with Netherlands legend Ruud Gullit on a rooftop in Moscow to get his thoughts on the action to date, England's chances, and his own World Cup memories.