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UNMARKED Episode #6 | Rinsola Babajide

One of the fastest players in the women’s game, carving her own track to the top, it was a pleasure to have Liverpool’s Rinsola Babajide as the guest for episode six of our UNMARKED podcast, hearing about her journey so far and her aspirations for the future.

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Scott McTominay On Family, His Rapid Rise, & The One Thing Missing

Manchester United have a long tradition of producing talent through their famous youth academy, proving hands down that you indisputably CAN win things with kids. The current lineup is a continuation of that ethos, with the likes of Rashford, Greenwood, Tuanzebe, Williams and Scott McTominay all making their marks on the squad. And it’s with the latter that we spoke with recently, discussing his journey, the importance of family, and the one thing currently missing in his career.

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Fikayo Tomori On Humility, Aspirations And His Upbringing

A player who has burst onto the scene with a thunderbolt like finish, the journey of Fikayo Tomori has been one of great experience. Years of graft to get to the top, met with a real hunger for success, he's equally a character of both humble and inspired quality. Always aspiring to hit new levels, we get his take on this current chapter as well as an insight into his mind. 

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The Dial Up #21 | Weston McKennie

From football to soccer, Weston McKennie’s journey has certainly been an eventful one. As the American’s stock continues to rise on the pitch following his recent switch to Juventus, his stature off the pitch grows in tandem. Picking up for the latest episode of the Dial Up, we talk about his beginnings in the game, that big move, and the change he’d like to see in the future.

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Paulo Dybala On Mindset, Exploits Away From The Pitch, & His Eco-Focused Beliefs

Paulo Dybala is a name familiar to almost all football fans. For the last five years the Argentine, has been tearing up Serie A with Juventus, carving a reputation as one of the world’s most exciting attackers thanks to his creative style of play and eye for goal. But that’s only one side of the Dybala coin. On the flip side is a man who has a passion for the environment and who has an inherent desire to help others.

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UNMARKED Episode #5 | Kevin-Prince Boateng

Few professionals can boast a journey quite like that of Kevin-Prince Boateng. His is a career that has taken in the heights of La Liga, the Bundesliga, the Premier League, and Serie A, but it’s not been without its fair share of adversity along the way, as we found out when he took his place on the other side of the mike for Episode 5 of our UNMARKED podcast.

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Dropology Episode 06: Nike Phantom GT Flyease Feat. Sarah Reinertsen

Football is meant to be the global game that’s accessible to all, however, that’s not always the case. For many people there are barriers that must be overcome before they can enjoy the game that we all love, and it’s these challenges that drive Nike’s commitment to equality, inclusion and the common goal of making shoes easier for everyone. That’s where Nike FlyEase comes into play, and we spoke all about it with long-time Nike collaborator Sarah Reinertsen, who had a big hand in the developmen

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Designer Clay Weishaar Talks AR In Football & The Juventus Insta Filter

While the weirdness of the world through 2020 meant that football fans couldn’t be together, adidas and Juventus came together to consider alternative ways for people to connect. Centred around the club’s new kits for the 20/21 season, they came up with a special filter for Instagram – and that’s where Clay Weishaar came in.

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The Dial Up #20 | Frank Lampard

Some players need no introduction. That said, there are those few names out there to have made such a valued, cherished and cultural input on the sport that their introduction truly should set the scene. In the shape of Frank Lampard, he was a player who showed incredible loyalty while spearheading Chelsea's unquestioned rise to the top of European football. Opening up as the next guest on our 'Dial Up' series his conversation is pure, candid and insightful.

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Ayoze Perez Talks The Adventure From Tenerife To The Premier League

Having crafted and grafted a journey from Tenerife to Tyneside and now residing in Leicester, Ayoze Perez is a player motivated by dreams - the of which was to play in the Premier League. Having registered that along with a spot in a side playing in Europe, it's with Leicester City where he is looking to out fox defences across the continent. Ambitions recharged, hungry for new heights and kicking back ready to go again, it's his words that spells out his story.

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Austin FC’s James Ruth Talks The Club, Unity, & That Inaugural Jersey

With Matthew McConaughey banging its drum, a striking new primary kit that’s gained mass approval, and a state-of-the-art soccer park and stadium nearing completion, Austin FC are making waves and gaining the attention of the world. So what do we need to know about the latest MLS franchise team ahead of their debut in 2021? To find out, we spoke with Senior Vice President, Marketing, James Ruth.

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Kara Marni On Life In Lockdown & Her Connection With Arsenal

Lockdown has been difficult for most people for different reasons, but the challenges that it has presented have also meant opportunity for some. One individual who fits that bill is UK R&B talent Kara Marni, who has taken the period as a chance to improve, as we found out when we spoke with her recently.

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Neal Heard Talks His Debut MEYBA Collection & Entering Football Through Fashion

Few people in the world can claim the level of archive and expertise in football culture of Neal Heard. This is a veteran of the 80s terraces, where football culture was born, a living legend in his own right who is shaping the future of football fashion. His latest project is as the Creative Director of Meyba

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ZieZie On His Arsenal Connection, His Ambition And The Importance Of Expressing Himself

The trajectory of ZieZie is a rise to be proud of. His story is perhaps even more inspired. Tragically losing his Arsenal-inspired father at the age of 12, it was he who instilled football into his mindset. Becoming a provider for his family, almost becoming a carpenter and releasing one of the biggest hits of 2019 with Aitch and in the process amassing millions of streams himself, we get to know this talented artist as he drops his latest single.

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KidSuper Creator Colm Dillane Talks Puma Collaboration And DMs With Hector Bellerin

By inviting Colm Dillane, the founder of KidSuper to collaborate, PUMA have beautifully brought on and off pitch world's of football and fashion together. A wild play on the party of football, the collection has been met with resounding acclaim. We spoke to the man behind the brand to get an insight into the journey from idea to reality and got Bristol City's Han-Noah Massengo to model it for us too.

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Danielle Carter Talks Breaking Down Barriers And Embracing Fresh Challenges

Danielle Carter is a player who has risen to the top of the game through setbacks. A journey that has hit hurdles including back to back ACL injuries, her belief and determination are the weapons in her armoury that have proved resilient. Now leading the line at Reading and hungry to get involved in the England set up once more, this is a striker who personifies the fight needed to make it in the game. Exploring the adventure through her words, we get to know this charismatic player.

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