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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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In Conversation | Cyle Larin

After scoring both of Orlando City's goals in a 2-1 MLS victory at New York City FC it's an understandingly pleased Cyle Larin who sits down with us to wrap-up his post match media duties.

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In Conversation | Jordi Amat

Having taken a step out into the relative unknown, Jordi Amat is a player of multi-disciplined talents. A solid force as a consistent defender, he's also a made a name for himself in the gaming world. Four years a Premier League player and still plenty to give, we sat down with him to get to know a bit about what makes him tick.

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In Conversation | Granit Xhaka

Six months into his inaugural season in the Premier League Granit Xhaka has already experienced the rapid highs and lows of fast paced fixtures in England's top flight. As he swaps the pitch for Under Armour photoshoot duties we sit down with the Arsenal midfielder to see how life in North London is treating him.

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In Conversation | Mauro Icardi

Taking time out from an epic Nike Strike Night in London, Mauro Icardi talks everything from his ruthless streak in front of goal to his array of tattoos, mapped out like extracts from his unfinished autobiography.

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In Conversation | Fraser Forster

A player with wise eyes, Fraser Forster's hard fought battle to the top was an unconventional one. Just 90 minutes away lifting or leaving silverware, we caught up with him ahead of a trip to Wembley with Southampton as they take on Manchester Utd in the final of the EFL cup.

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In Conversation | Kieran Tierney

Kieran Tierney is a player born and raised Celtic Football Club. Rising through the ranks he's a teenager making a top flight impact with his boy hood club. Very much living a dream with a determined outlook, his is a story about earning his hoops while storming Celtic Park.

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In Conversation | Patrick Roberts

Having moved from Fulham to Man City in 2015, Patrick Roberts is a player that is familiar with the pressures of big expectations. On Loan at Celtic and cutting his teeth with the Scottish Champions he's earned medals, made a Champions League debut and even scored against his parent club. We sat down to get a glimpse of a life on Loan with a man maturing with every appearance.

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In Conversation | Newcastle United Kit Man

Neil Stoker has the dream job for many Newcastle United fans. For the past 15 years Neil has worked for the football club that he's loved since he was a child. Working through various positions before being offered the kit man role by Sir Bobby Robson, Neil now answers to Rafa Benetiz as his club eye an immediate return to the Premier League. But what's club life like through his eyes?

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In Conversation | Nate VanHook Talks Hypervenom 3

The Hypervenom 3 Launch Event in Munich was the big reveal, the first chapter, but not for Senior Footwear Design Director at Nike, Nate VanHook. For VanHook and his team, the journey began long before the likes of Kane, Lewandowski and Cavani unveiled their new wheels on pitch. We sat down with VanHook to hear his take on the third-generation Hypervenom story.

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