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Florian Wirtz On Setbacks, Success & A Summer To Savour

Being regarded as one of the best young players in the world obviously comes with a lot of pressure. But 20-year-old Florian Wirtz isn’t letting that weight of expectation drag him down – quite the opposite in fact, as he eyes unprecedented domestic glory ahead of a summer full of promise.

Casemiro Talks Success, Manchester United & Joining adidas

Few players in the world can compete with the trophy cabinet of Casemiro. The combative midfielder has won it all at Real Madrid, and now he’s 18 months into a new challenge at Manchester United. Here, we find out more about the decision to switch white for red as well as the Swoosh for the Three Stripes.

Olivia Moultrie On Her Rapid Rise, Signing With Nike & Measuring Success

Few players burst onto the scene in the way that Olivia Moultrie has. There’s something fascinating about the psychology of a player that’s so single-minded and determined in their approach, and we were able to speak with the Portland Thorns and USWNT player to find out more about the person behind the record-breaking player.

Marcus Thuram & Nike Hand Out Mercurial Tn To Local Youth Team

Joining forces for good, Nike and Marcus Thuram surprised a local community-building club in Milan called Seven7oo Kayrós, gifting the children with the new Air Max Mercurial Tn as well as a new custom kit.

adidas Global Category Director Talks Predator 24

adidas has introduced the latest and highly anticipated member of the Predator franchise – adidas Predator 24. To find out more about its inspiration, the design process, and the Predator legacy, we sat down with Global Category Director at adidas Football footwear, Mahsa Aryan.

Ronaldinho Talks Paris, Choosing PSG, & Connection With The Fans

One of the greatest players of all time, Brazilian retired footballer Ronaldinho Gaúcho played with Paris Saint-Germain from 2001 to 2003. His time at PSG was marked by his incredible skill and creativity, which quickly made him a fan favourite, while it also put the club on the global map. A PSG legend, we got to find out more about his connection with both the city and club.

Trent Alexander-Arnold On Joining adidas & Wearing The Predator

Coming back to the brand that he wore as a youth, Trent Alexander-Arnold announced his return to adidas with a bang recently, slotting home the equaliser against Manchester City in the next generation Predator, and we caught up with the Liverpool man to find out more about the switch.

Chilean Artist Jeoan Joao Talks The Noughties, Ronaldo, & Inspiration

There’s a certain art to football, but flipping that ethos for a niche approach to his work, Chilean artist, Jeoan Joao has been tapping into his nostalgic memories to put football to his art.

Harvey Elliott Talks Family, International Success, & His Connection With The Fans

Harvey Elliott is one of those players where it already feels like he’s been round for a bit, and yet he’s still only 20. Now though, he enters a pivotal stage in his career where he’s no longer a boy and the expectation is that he starts to deliver on that potential on a regular basis. It’s a challenge he’s well up to though, with the backing of his club, brand and, most importantly, family, as we found out when we spoke with him recently.

Trinity Rodman On Her Rapid Rise, Playing For The National Team, & Being A Role Model

Catching up with one of the best young female players in the game right now, we spoke with Trinity Rodman about her journey in the game, how she deals with pressure, and her relationship with the fans.

Mario Götze Talks Web3, NFTs & Football’s Digital Future

Ahead of the curve, Mario Götze is a man that has embraced the future, diving headlong into the rabbit hole that is the digital world. We caught up with him at Eintracht Frankfurt's Sports Performance Centre to find out more about his journey into Web3, NFTs and football’s digital future.

Patrick Vieira Talks The Champions League & Experiencing The Final As A Fan

Patrick Vieira lined up for both Manchester City and Inter Milan during his playing days, so he was the perfect person to speak to ahead of the recent Champions League final, and he gave us his take on Europe’s premier competition, and what that iconic anthem means to him.

Jelena Cankovic On Being A Role Model, English Culture & Winning The Double

Arriving in a new country to join a new club in a new league… and then winning the double! Chelsea’s Jelena Čanković took her first season in the WSL in her stride, and now she’s looking for bigger and better to come.

Javier Zanetti Talks UCL Final, His Love For Argentina & Inter, & His Pantofola Collab

As we approach the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan, we visited Nerazzurri and Argentina legend Javier Zanetti at his restaurant in Milan to discuss the match, his love for Inter, and his recent collaboration with Pantofola d’Oro.

Tom Beahon Talks The Rise Of Castore & The Company's Future Plans

Few companies in the sport retail market have had such a rise as that of Castore. Having recently broken onto the International football scene with the Republic of Ireland, we caught up with co-founder, Tom Beahon to get the inside story of the company’s journey, as well as what the future holds.

Shania Hayles On Her Journey, The Fans, & Staking A Claim In The WSL

Fresh off of firing Bristol City to the Championship title, we caught up with club Golden Boot winner, Shania Hayles, to find out about her journey in the game so far, the importance of family, and playing in front of big crowds.