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Talking The All-New PUMA King Ultimate With Peter Stappen

The PUMA King Ultimate has arrived, and it’s a reinvention that places the iconic silo right back at the top of the game, where it rightfully belongs. Here, we find out all about the challenge and process of rebooting a legend from PUMA Lead Product Line Manager for Teamsport Footwear, Peter Stappen.

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adidas Global Design Team Talk Predator Accuracy

The adidas Predator Accuracy has arrived as the latest generational update of the iconic silo, marking the 20th instalment in the franchise. To find out more about the story behind the new boot, we spoke with the adidas Global Design Team.

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Romeo Beckham On His Development, Joining Brentford & Working With PUMA

Romeo Beckham joined PUMA in December 2021, and with over a year with the brand under his belt and a fresh challenge at Brentford ahead, we caught up with midfielder to talk about his experiences so far, and how he feels he’s developing, both on and off the pitch.

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adidas Design Team Talk The New Italy Home & Away Kits

The new partnership between Italy and adidas officially commenced on 1 January 2023, and now we have the first kits to truly signal a new era for the national team. Ahead of the official reveal we spoke with the adidas Global Design Team to find out all about the process behind creating something so significant.

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Hannibal Mejbri On The Experience Of The World Cup & What He's Learnt

Grabbing five minutes with one of the world’s up-and-coming stars, we spoke with Hannibal Mejbri about the experience of representing your nation in a World Cup, and just how it compares to club football.

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The SoccerBible Podcast Ep.18: Rosella Ayane

Rosella Ayane’s journey in the game has been anything but linear, but now she’s reaping the rewards for taking an alternate route, boasting an AFCON silver medal and looking forward to competing in the Morocco women’s national team’s first-ever World Cup – all topics covered in the latest episode of the SoccerBible Podcast.

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Xavi On The World Cup, Spain & Favourite Players

Few people in the world have a pedigree quite like Xavi. His achievements in the game stand him as the perfect person to have an opinion on the World Cup worth listening to, and listen we did when we caught up with him at adidas Brand Centre in Doha recently.

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The SoccerBible Podcast Ep.17: Serge Gnabry

One of the most stylish in the game, Serge Gnabry is a trail blazer in his own right. Ahead of the World Cup, we caught up with the Bayern man for a quick chat on what makes him him, as well as looking forward to the tournament to come.

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Antony On Joining Man United, The World Cup & Playing For Brazil

Confidence, it’s all about confidence. And Antony Matheus dos Santos – Antony for short – has it in spades, eyeing up not just glory on a domestic or national level, but on a personal level. It’s rare to be that upfront about wanting to be the best in the world, yet having spent time with the 22-year-old recently, you wouldn’t put anything past him…

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King Promise On Football In Ghana & His Love Of Chelsea

From scrounging enough cash to watch a game in the ghetto’s of Ghana as a kid to now rubbing shoulders with the stars at Stamford Bridge and beyond, the rise of King Promise is one to be admired. While music is his bread and butter, opening doors he never dreamed could be opened, he’s never lost that pure love of the football.

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Karim Benzema | The Best In The World

For the first time in his career – and likely also the last – Karim Benzema will head into a World Cup as the best player in the world. It’s been a long road, and it’s undoubtedly one he’s travelled in his own inimitable fashion, never following, but naturally leading.

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Paulo Dybala Talks His Move To Roma & His Warm Reception

When it was announced that Paulo Dybala was going to leave Juventus after a seven year stay, the Argentinian instantly became one of the most sought-after free agents on the market. He had the pick of where he wanted his career to continue, and ultimately he chose AS Roma.

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Katie Zelem On Highs & Lows, Captaining United & Inspiring The Next Generation

Back in the England setup and gearing up to guide Manchester United on their latest Women’s Super League campaign, Katie Zelem is a woman with goals in mind, in both senses of the word.

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Curtis Jones On Joining adidas, Being A Scouser At LFC, And Why He Wears 17

Breaking through from the academy for one of the best teams in the world is no easy task, but Curtis Jones has accomplished that, becoming a fixture in the Reds’ first team squad. Now he’s looking to kick on from there and show the world what he’s really about…

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Andreas Pereira On Fulham, The Fans & Leaving A Lasting Legacy

After 11 years at Manchester United, Andreas Pereira completed his move to fellow Premier League side Fulham, arriving as part of the London side’s reinforcements on their return to England’s top flight. And it hasn’t taken him long to settle into life in the capital city…

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Sarah Gorden On Being A Mother, Her Recovery & Debuting For Angel City

There aren’t many professional footballers that have balanced the demands of being a young mother with the rigours of their careers. But Sarah Gorden is one such, and now she’s also managed to add a comeback from a serious injury to the list. Wonder Woman can take notes.

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