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James Maddison On Becoming A Father, Dreams & Ambitions, & How Much He Hates Losing

Time flies when you’re having fun; it’s been two very strange but eventful years since we last spoke with James Maddison. In that time the Leicester City midfielder has cemented his reputation as one of the best playmakers in the Premier League, won the FA Cup, and become a father. No small strides then…

Story Behind The Design | The adidas Al Rihla 2022 World Cup Match Ball

Nothing quite encapsulates the feeling surrounding a World Cup like the official match ball. It is the focal point of the tournament before, during and after the action on the pitch, and memories are always intrinsically linked to it. No pressure when designing one then…

The SoccerBible Podcast Ep. 12: Dominic Solanke

This week’s episode of The SoccerBible Podcast welcomes a man who’s been smashing heights and creating a name for himself through a combination of talent and graft. Bournemouth’s Dom Solanke is on a mission to fire Bournemouth – and himself – back to the Premier League…

Jule Brand Talks The Women's Game, Her Journey & Joining adidas

As the generation that have done so much for the women’s game start to edge towards the end of their playing careers, it’s time for the next generation to emerge and pick up the baton: new stars, new heroes, new idols. Step forward Jule Brand.

The SoccerBible Podcast Ep. 11: Zack Steffen

For this week’s episode of The SoccerBible Podcast we welcome City stopper Zack Steffen, as we get to the nitty gritty of what it’s like working with Pep, and find out more about Steffen’s off-pitch activities…

Las Vegas Lights CEO Brett Lashbrook On What Sets The Club Apart

Las Vegas is a city like no other on the planet, and so it deserves a football team like no other: Step forward Las Vegas Lights, who, under the watchful eye of owner and CEO Brett Lashbrook, are going about things their own way, no matter what anyone says…

The SoccerBible Podcast Ep. 10: Mel D. Cole

Taking a different tack to this week’s episode, we welcomed a photographer who found fame through his work in the hip-hop scene, but who has most recently been shooting the likes of Messi and Ronaldinho. Yep, Mel D. Cole loves his football and has some stories to tell, and it was a fresh spin to have him on the SoccerBible Podcast.

The SoccerBible Podcast Ep. 9: William Troost-Ekong

Coming off the high of captaining his country at a major international tournament, the next guest on the SoccerBible podcast is Super Eagles skipper and stalwart defender, William Troost-Ekong.

Iqra Ismail On Her Impact & Influence In Football

Few people can boast of having had such an impact on so many people’s lives through the power of football, providing real change and opportunity to those that may otherwise have missed out. Even fewer can boast having done so by the age of 21, but that’s exactly what Iqra Ismail has done, and she’s only just getting started…

Gabriel Martinelli Talks Futsal Beginnings, Trials At United & Ambitions At Arsenal

Quiet and unassuming, Arsenal’s latest young gun to catch attention this season is a man of few words who lets his play on the pitch do most of his talking, and in that respect he has a lot to say. From ‘Gabinho’ to ‘Nelli’, we peel back some of the layers to get to know Gabriel Martinelli.

The SoccerBible Podcast Ep. 8: Blossoms

Sticking with the music theme that has run through the last two episodes, this week we welcome Tom and Joe of British band Blossoms onto The SoccerBible Podcast, as we dig into their deep-rooted connection with football.

Trampia Guzman Of Austin Lowriders Talks The Links Between Club & Community

Football or soccer has this amazing ability to reach across borders; the support and a love of the game can spread into any corner of the world. It’s the accessibility of the sport that makes it so universally loved, and you only have to see the influence it has had on one specific sub-community in Austin since the debut of the MLS team to fully appreciate its reach.

The SoccerBible Podcast Ep. 7: 'Woody' (Bastille)

Those tuning into the latest SoccerBible Podcast hoping to get some insight into Newcastle’s target man might be disappointed, for this Chris Wood is none other than die-hard Plymouth Argyle fan ‘Woody’, drummer for indie pop titans Bastille. But he too has a deep-rooted connection to the game that he was only too happy to delve into.

The SoccerBible Podcast Ep. 6: Theo Ellis

Taking a different approach for this week’s episode of The SoccerBible Podcast, we welcome Theo Ellis, bassist for Brit Award-winning band Wolf Alice and lifelong Arsenal fan.

Kevin Cabral Talks Life In LA & Developing With The Galaxy

Plucked from the relative obscurity of French football’s Ligue 2, PSG youth product Kévin Cabral is now getting set for his second season at one of Major League Soccer’s highest profile clubs, LA Galaxy.

Tom Davies Talks Sustainability, Chopsticks, & The Highs & Lows Of Football

Tom Davies is one of the great creatives of the modern game. Unique, inspired and confident enough to be who he is, he’s a rare breed, and one that should be celebrated. Always a pleasure to catch up with the Everton midfielder, this time as he battles back from injury.