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In Conversation | Zidane Talks adidas Predator Precision

We're sat in the stock room of the new adidas Football store in Paris. We're in town to have a chat with Zinedine Zidane, the man tasked with opening the new flagship store in the French Capital. He's kind of a big deal here, as he is anywhere in the world, and after greeting the assembled crowds outside he walks in, nods and holds out his hand.

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In Conversation | Eden Hazard Launches Nike Mercurial Vapor Flyknit Ultra

Eden Hazard personifies the current generation of Mercurial players. Lightening fast, unpredictably skilful and a goalscoring record amongst the best in the world. A Mercurial player from day one, it's fitting that the Chelsea attacker will launch a next generation of Nike Mercurial technology in the Vapor Flyknit Ultra.

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In Conversation | Chicharito at the adidas Nemeziz Uprising London

Every now and then a player arrives on British shores who becomes universally popular. Us Brits love to hate. If a player ain't wearing our shirt we'll find something wrong with him. Does he dive? Does he antagonise away fans? Does he have a history of drug abuse or has his dad ever been caught shoplifting from Tesco? If he has, we'll find out and let him and the good people of Great Britain know.

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In Conversation | Cesar Azpilicueta Talks Storelli

With Storelli leading the way in developing product to not only enhance performance but prevent injury, their strategy is unique as well as aspirational. They are a brand who have added serious clout to their approving roster, including Premier League winner Cesar Azpilicueta. In getting to know more about him and his game, we spoke to him as he suited up in the Brooklyn brand, ahead of the 17/18 season.

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FIFA18 at Forest Green Rovers | Dale Vince

With EA Sports getting to work on FIFA18, Forest Green Rovers opened up their doors to celebrate their first appearance in the game. Taking in the sights and sounds from a club that bring an entirely fresh approach to the professional game, we start with the man who steers the eco-savvy ship, Chairman, Dale Vince.

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In Conversation | Roberto Baggio

Roberto Baggio is the type of player that evokes an outpouring of flair. He brought supreme style to an era of football where the game was royally turned on his head. With signature boots still looking strong, we sat down with the man as he donned a classic Diadora get up.

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Neal Heard Talks 'The Art of the Football Shirt'

An exhibition that champions the very best from the football shirt archives, we spoke to Neal Heard about his curated collaboration with Jacket Required. An event that transcends the creative and cultural world of a game that has brought so many good threads, it's one you'll want to clear the calendar for.

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In Conversation | Sergio Ramos at Tiempo 7 Launch

Sergio Ramos is the absolute don. He's won everything there is to win. He's captained his club, he's captained his country. Everything Ramos does is with unquestionable confidence and style. When Nike were selecting a player to headline the Tiempo 7, it was an easy decision. Sergio Ramos echoes everything the Tiempo represents; confidence, understated style and leadership. We sat down with the main man in Madrid at the launch of the boot.

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In Conversation | Jesse Lingard

A seven year old prospect turned first team starlet, the story of Jesse Lingard is an inspiration for any young fan captivated by football. What's more, an appreciation for strong style and a football education that has seen him pull on many Manchester United shirts, we sat down and went through the years with this player who is hungry for more.

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In Conversation | Riccardo Montolivo

Riccardo Montolivo is a player who has experienced every setting, sight and sound that the elite game offers. What's more he's a captain who carves a strong style with a creative edge. We sat down with him as he donned the 17/18 AC Milan home and away shirts for the very first time.

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Talking NEMEZIZ with Jesse Lingard

Talking style and substance with a man who takes pride in the way he prepares his boots, we sat down with Manchester United's Jesse Lingard as adidas launched the NEMEZIZ in London.

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In Conversation | Xabi Alonso

Fresh off the field with the world once more at his feet, Xabi Alonso called in to the adidas London flagship Oxford Street store ahead of the Champions League Final. Trophy in hand and heart very much on his sleeve, we sat down with a man who has redefined football cool.

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In Conversation | Gianluca Lapadula

A character with an incredible against all odds story, Lapadula is a player who has seen it all. Enjoying an adventure with the ball at his feet, his scoring abilities have landed him a home at the San Siro. As adidas and AC Milan linked up to produce arguably one of the most beautiful shirts going into 17/18 we sat down with this humble, hard working hero.

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In Conversation | David Alaba

Unveiling fresh retro inspired threads, Bayern Munich and adidas are closing the season with momentum. Speaking to a playmaker with a creative edge, we sat down with David Alaba. A big achiever who performs game after game, there's a lot of pride in the shirt he wears.

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In Conversation | Cyrill Gutsch Talks Parley in Football

Changing the game is a claim that many brands throw around when developing their products. Making players quicker, stronger, more efficient is natural practise but Cyrill Gutsch and adidas are genuinely changing the game with the Parley for the Oceans initiative. Not just changing the game but changing the world.

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In Conversation | Aaron Ramsey talks tattoos and ltd edition silhouettes

Getting together to talk ink and style and everything in between, we head to a London tattoo studio with Aaron Ramsey to get a first look at his exclusive limited edition boot with New Balance.

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