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Diving Into The Second Season Of SPZL F.C. With Gary Aspden

Following the reveal of the latest instalment from SPZL F.C., in which Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Celtic all benefitted from the premium label’s focus, we spoke with curator, Gary Aspden, to find out more about what makes SPZL F.C. so… special.

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Ronaldinho: The Eternal Joy Of Football

Ronaldinho Gaúcho. His smile, his magic, and his freedom with the ball inspired a generation. In this conversation, he reflects on his roots, his style, Paris, Nike, and the joy that carried him through every moment of his career.

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More Than A Kit: Sergio Mareco Talks Us Through The Story Behind the 2026 Federation Home Threads…

A World Cup is always busy, but one thing is for sure – a kit design can speak a thousand words. Words of intent, words of a nation united. It can define a tournament way before any ball is kicked on the pitch. Sergio Mareco, one of the designers behind adidas’ 2026 Federation kits, took us through the journey of creating these latest looks.

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Eden Hazard: The Joymaker

There aren’t many in the game that were as entertaining as Eden Hazard in his prime. Now, the former Chelsea star is being introduced to a new generation as an EA FC ICON in the latest edition of the ever-popular gaming franchise, EAFC 26. And we spent some time with the Belgian, to get insight into the honour, as well as diving into what made him tick.

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Three Nations, One Ball: Solene Stoermann and Hannes Schaefke Tell Us How adidas Designed Footbal…

The World Cup ball requires an icon, and for 2026, that is TRIONDA. A ball set to be the heartbeat of the upcoming tournament. You know we had to speak to the creative minds behind the process, talking all things from technology that transcends the game, to a visual design that will build a legacy.

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Kaká: Eternal Icon

Already a legend of the game, Kaká has now been immortalised and introduced to a new generation by being featured as an EA FC ICON in the latest edition of the ever-popular gaming franchise, EAFC 26. And we spent some time with the Brazilian to get his take on that honour, as well as looking back on his journey in the game.

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Concrete Gaucho: Paris, Power, & Peanuts With Fati Rouina

For the fifth part of our Concrete Gaucho series, we sit down with Fati Rouina – founder of women’s team Cacahuètes Sluts. For more than a decade, Fati has merged football with art, music, and fashion, creating space and visibility for women, LGBTQ+ communities, and minorities through the game. Fierce in both name and spirit, the team embodies Paris’ unapologetic creativity.

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Concrete Gaucho: Louis Castex Is Where Street Meets Maison

Paris has always written the rules of style, but right now it’s the streets rewriting the story. For this chapter of our Concrete Gaucho series with SNIPES, we connect with fashion creative Louis Castex—a voice from the banlieues who has carved out his place in the capital’s fashion scene.

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Beyond The Ring: Finn Bálor Talks WWE, Spurs, And The Art Of Creativity

WWE Superstar Finn Bálor takes us through his journey as a diehard Spurs fan growing up in Bray, County Wicklow Ireland, as well as the creative synergy between Pro Wrestling and The Beautiful Game.

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Morgan Rogers x PUMA: Football, Fashion, and Finding Flow

Morgan Rogers is part of a new wave of players reshaping the game on their own terms. Crowned PFA Young Player of the Year, the Aston Villa forward has shown he’s more than just one of the Prem’s brightest prospects, he’s a voice, a style, a creative force. We spent some time with Rogers to delve into life both on and off the pitch.

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Concrete Gaucho: Framing Paris With Chiara Casari

The second slice of our ‘Concrete Gaucho’ series, Chiara Casari is a fearless creative. Whether it’s using film photography to hone into your discipline, or taking your inner surroundings to breathe new life into every piece of work - Chiara proves that home can also be where the art is.

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EA SPORTS FC: From Consoles To Community

For years, EA SPORTS FC has been more than just a game—it’s been a cultural connector. With FC Futures, EA is taking that influence off the screen and onto the pitch, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds of football, and to find out more we spoke with Senior Director at EA SPORTS, James Salmon.

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Concrete Gaucho: Irfane’s Paris Playbook

The first in our ‘Concrete Gaucho’ series, Irfane is a Paris-born creative producer carrying stories from the streets to the screen. From Bondy to hero shots with Ronaldinho, his work channels the spirit of Nike’s Total 90 through the city’s unique cultural lens.

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Designing Venezia: Diego Moscosoni On Art, Identity, & Reimagining The Football Kit

Venezia. A club in the vanguard of the football x fashion movement, boasting some of the best kits of the last five years. Gaining insight into the process behind making thee club what it is today, including the switch up from Kappa to Nocta, we spoke with designer Diego Moscosoni.

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Digital Cover | Isco – The Art Of Return

The latest instalment in our Digital Cover series sees Real Betis star Isco giving insight into his journey through the game, bringing us neatly to the present day where he’s backed by Skechers.

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Digital Cover | Jule Brand Opens Up About Fear, Growth & Finding Flow

Germany are set to get their Euro 2025 campaign underway this evening, and ahead of that clash with Poland, we a re pleased to reveal our second Digital Cover star, Jule Brand.

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