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Mason Mount Talks Chelsea Return & Playing For His Idol Frank Lampard

Over the last couple of decades, Chelsea’s academy graduates have found it difficult to break into the star-studded first team. But the return of club legend, Frank Lampard, this time at the helm, has changed all that, with youth finally being given the opportunity to shine. And one of the players that is reaping the benefits of this new philosophy is 20-year old Mason Mount.

Maren Mjelde On Her Career & Chelsea's WSL 2019 Season Opener

For the Chelsea FC Women's team, the start of the 2019 Barclays Women's Super League is set to be something special, with their opening fixture against Tottenham Hotspur to be played at Stamford Bridge, building on the momentum for the women’s game from this summer’s World Cup.

In Conversation | Erin Cuthbert Looks Ahead To The WSL 2019 Season

The 2019 Barclays Women's Super League kicks off this weekend, and following up the surge in support for the women’s game that came with this summer’s World Cup in France, some of the opening fixtures are set to be played at the club’s main stadiums. Amongst that list is Chelsea v Tottenham, which will see Chelsea Women playing at Stamford Bridge for the first time.

adidas Product Designer James Webb Talks Arsenal's 19/20 Kits

There was a lot of excitement surrounding the announcement that, after 25 years, adidas would once again produce Arsenal’s kits from the 2019/20 season on. And the partnership certainly hasn’t disappointed, with adidas releasing three outstanding kits for the season ahead.

In Conversation | James Maddison At LDN19

James Maddison is a man on the rise. Last season he was the highest chance creator in all of Europe's 5 biggest leagues, as well as being the first English player to create more than 100 chances in a season since Leighton Baines in 2012/13. Now the Leicester City man gears up for that all-important second season, looking, as he always does, to better his previous accomplishments.

Neal Heard On Designing The Newport 19/20 Shirts

When we found out Neal Heard was designing the 2019/20 Newport Country shirts we knew we were in for a treat. Neal is an acclaimed author, creative, football shirt guru, and most importantly Newport County fan. With 'The Exiles' becoming one of several clubs who are 'officially unsponsored by Paddy Power' this season, we caught up with the man himself to find out about the design process.

Christian Pulisic Talks Chelsea Move, London Life & Premier League Memories

Christian Pulisic was a name that would’ve appeared on the transfer wish lists of many managers of top teams across Europe. The talented young American has enjoyed a stunning rise that has caught global attention, garnering admiration from all angles. But it’s London, and specifically Chelsea that secured his signature.

In Conversation | Andressa Alves At The Nike Mercurial Launch In Paris

This summer saw an unprecedented level of attention given to the women’s game, and nowhere was that more apparent than in Brazil, where women have been struggling for recognition for years. It’s something that Andressa Alves was thrilled about, as we found out when we caught up with her at Nike’s launch event for the Mercurial in Paris.

In Conversation | Jadon Sancho At The Nike Mercurial Launch in Paris

At just 19 years old, the world is at the feet of Jadon Sancho. And with his touch and control, it’s a fairly safe place for it to be. The young Englishman has been enjoying some well-earned down time following his hugely successful debut season in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, during which time he made his international debut.

Rapper Jelani Blackman Talks Arsenal Past, Present & Future

Jelani Blackman is making waves in the music scene, with predictions of big things to come for the London-based musician over the next 12 months. But while he was born and raised in West London and attended school in, first the South, then the North of the Capital city, it’s the latter that holds his footballing heart.

Nike Senior Design Director Jeongwoo Lee Talks New Mercurial

The 2018 Mercurial 360 was heralded as a massive success by designers and pros alike, described by most players as the best Mercurial to date. It was overwhelmingly loved, and as such has already taken its place as one of Nike’s most beloved boots of all time. So where do you go from there? How do you improve on perfection?

IDLES For SoccerBible Magazine Issue 12

Football and music frequently share the same space, and with Glastonbury kicking off this week, it felt like the perfect time to reflect on that subject with Jon Beavis and Adam Devonshire, aka Jon and Dev, two members of Bristol-based five-piece IDLES, who will be rocking the South West’s music mega festival this year.

New Balance Designer Dave Gall Talks Sadio Mané Furon v5 'Maagum'

The new Furon v5 ‘Maagum’ provides Sadio Mané with a signature style that’s entwined with his own personal and unique story, as New Balance honour their key asset with his second special edition boot. The impressive design celebrates his Senegalese heritage while also incorporating nods to the Liverpool attacker’s footballing journey so far.

Ellie Carpenter & Caitlin Foord Talk Matildas, World Cup & Portland

Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord are summer ready. At just 19 and 24 years old most players of similar age would be arriving at the World Cup with blurry eyes and nervous legs, but not these two. Club teammates at Portland Thorns in the USA and international teammates with Australia, Carpenter & Foord are on the same journey, they've travelled the world and ended up in France hoping to conquer it.

Moise Kean For SoccerBible Magazine Issue 12

Seated opposite Moise Kean, it’s clear that we’re in the presence of someone special, his calm persona exuding a confidence that belies his age. On set of his cover shoot for SoccerBible Magazine Issue 12 'Coming Thru' edition this is a player that is ready, has made this breakthrough, and is set for a huge 2019/20 season.

Toni Duggan Talks Barcelona Life & World Cup Expectations

A Lioness on the hunt for trophies, Toni Duggan is ready to take on the world this summer. Ahead of England's 2019 World Cup group opener in Nice this weekend we caught up with Duggan in Barcelona as she talked us through embracing the Spanish culture, her World Cup preparation, and her nation's expectations in France this summer.