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Napoli & EA7 Launch Special Edition 'Maradona Rossa' Shirt
Not content with the 12 shirts that they have so far, Napoli and EA7 have unveiled another special edition shirt dedicated to Diego Maradona, and it’s set to...
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04 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
Not content with the 12 shirts that they have so far, Napoli and EA7 have unveiled another special edition shirt dedicated to Diego Maradona, and it’s set to...
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25 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
Nike's Nothing Beats a Londoner has got us trawling through the archives of football adverts and this offering from Pepsi will make you want to get to the...
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25 JAN 2022 • 1 MIN
Illustrator and designer Pupazarro has imagined football legend's as samurai warriors and they are absolutely banging. Pupazzaro's work previously imagined...
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25 JAN 2022 • 3 MIN
Cristiano Ronaldo may be known for becoming one of football's greatest ever players at Manchester United and Real Madrid , but his childhood was a world away...
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25 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
To mark the re-release of the adidas Predator Precision, we take a look back at David Beckham's career in boots. From his debut for Manchester United , to his...
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25 JAN 2022 • 3 MIN
Neymar recently attended the premier of the new ‘The Batman’ film in France, rubbing shoulders with the new Dark Knight and Catwoman, Robert Pattinson and Zoe...
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24 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
Putting focus on one of the rising stars of the game, New Balance honour Harvey Elliott with his first-ever signature boot. The ‘Diamond Cuts Sharper’ Furon...
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24 JAN 2022 • 1 MIN
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the partnership between adidas and Yohji Yamamoto, Zinedine Zidane has once again been brought onboard to front the Adidas...
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22 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
Arsenal's failure to sign this superstar. Vasilis Hatzipanagis was nicknamed "the Greek Maradona," and it doesn't take a genius to figure out what sort of...
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22 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
Time for the latest in a long line of signature edition boots for Lionel Messi, with adidas presenting the PSG man with the X Speedflow .1 ‘Mi Historia’...
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14 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
The big guns have officially been rolled out as adidas step up their pursuit of Erling Haaland. The most in demand striker in world football is open to all...
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09 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
He may have only made the bench for Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Burnley last night, but that didn’t stop Cristiano Ronaldo debuting an upcoming...
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09 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
In what is a major capture for the Japanese brand, Mizuno have revealed the signing of Paris Saint-Germain defender and World Cup winner, Sergio Ramos. The...
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05 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
In 1986 Diego Maradona turned out for Tottenham Hotspur in a testimonial for Ossie Ardiles against Inter Milan.
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05 JAN 2022 • 6 MIN
Like so many around the world, yesterday’s tragic news of the death of Diego Maradona at 60 years-old shocked and devastated us. Having made his debut at just...
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05 JAN 2022 • 5 MIN
The footballing world used shirts to help pay tribute to the one and only Diego Maradona. Here's a roundup of what unfolded.
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05 JAN 2022 • 4 MIN
Mo Salah cements his place as a fashion icon as well as a footballer with the release of photos from his GQ photoshoot.
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05 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
Ahead of the World Cup illustrator Pupazzaro has designed a series of illustrations inspired by Russian propaganda posters. In the spotlight are Real Madrid's...
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19 JAN 2022 • 3 MIN
The 18th generation of adidas Predator is expected to drop anytime now, and it looks like Jude Bellingham has confirmed the launch colourway, wearing them in...
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18 JAN 2022 • 7 MIN
It’s no secret that Erling Haaland’s days with Nike look to be up. But with huge interest from other brands in the young superstar, should adidas be going all...
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14 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
Sports performance eyewear brand Oakley have announced a multi-year partnership with Kylian Mbappé, and it kicks off with the PSG man taking the lead in the...
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11 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
Despite his explosive nature on the pitch and his immense popularity off it, Mo Salah is quite a reserved character. So it was refreshing to get to know the...
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07 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
Timed to perfection with the Africa Cup of Nations set to commence, Adidas unveil the first-ever signature edition boot for Mo Salah. The limited edition...
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07 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
Mo Salah finally got his own signature edition boot from adidas in the form of the X Speedflow MS.1 ‘Prepare for Battle’, but it didn’t come alone, with a...
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02 JAN 2022 • 2 MIN
The road to the Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 starts here… Kylian Mbappé laced up for PSG’s first training session of 2022 wearing a blackout prototype of what’s...
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23 JAN 2021 • 3 MIN
Bucking familial trends to carve his own path, it has been announced that Romeo Beckham has signed a long-term partnership with PUMA. The 19 year old will...
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20 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
He’s already a world beater, but now Kylian Mbappé has been announced as global ambassador for the house of Dior, its Sauvage perfume and its men’s fashion...
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20 JAN 2021 • 6 MIN
Reports linking Erling Haaland with a move to PUMA just won’t go away, and with his contract with Nike apparently set to end in January 2022, the switch could...
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15 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
Time to roll out the jokes about Neymar being an actor and how he’s finally got a part, because the long-awaited Netflix docuseries focussing on the PSG star...
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30 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
Lionel Messi scooped a historic seventh Ballon d’Or award last night, establishing a two-award lead over eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo and adding yet...
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15 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
In what was something of a throwback to their first meeting back in 1999, Ronaldo surprised MotoGP Legend and Nerazzuri fan Valentino Rossi with a signed...
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11 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
On 19 November 1995, Gigi Buffon made his debut for Parma. Now, back at Parma once again, the timeless stopper is set to celebrate the 26th anniversary of...
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08 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
With the anniversary of Diego Maradona’s death fast approaching, Napoli have unveiled a special edition commemorative kit named “Maradona Game”, emblazoned...
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30 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
As the seasons switch and the clocks go back, it’s time for a new signature style for Kylian Mbappé, and Nike duly oblige by providing the PSG striker with...
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22 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
Following some fairly unsubtle teasing over the last week, the Paul Pogba x adidas by Stella McCartney collection has officially dropped, and as expected, it...
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20 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
Having already teased an upcoming drop with Stella McCartney earlier this week, Paul Pogba has given us a first proper look at what must be the special...
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20 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
When certain players roll in to town, the world takes notice, and Ronaldinho is one such player. The legend attended his former stomping ground, Parc des...
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18 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
Building anticipation levels for what is expected to be the release of his latest season collection with adidas, Paul Pogba has teased an upcoming...
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15 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
January tends to be the time adidas drop the next generation of the Predator, and as we edge towards that time, Jude Bellingham has given us our first glimpse...
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14 JAN 2021 • 9 MIN
Back around 2015, adidas were struggling for superstar players. Sure, they had Lionel Messi, but for all of his talent on the pitch, he’s not one to seek the...
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11 JAN 2021 • 1 MIN
PUMA has given their premium MMQ line a colourful update to create a timeless collection of classic sportswear, and it’s presented by none other than Thierry Henry.
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11 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
To celebrate his 100th international cap for France, PUMA presented Antoine Griezmann with a special pair of Ultra 1.3, customised by designer Silni Art...
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08 JAN 2021 • 3 MIN
Not for the first time, reports have surfaced suggesting that Erling Haaland could be set for a brand switch from Nike to PUMA. The Dortmund hitman has been...
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01 JAN 2021 • 3 MIN
Cristiano Ronaldo is well and truly back, and along with his perfectly executed last-minute winners in the Champions League on display in this week’s win over...
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28 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
On the dawn of his Champions League debut for Paris Saint-Germain, adidas and Lionel Messi have teamed up to celebrate football and send a strong message to...
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28 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
Neymar Jr. has teamed up with technical sponsor PUMA for his first lifestyle collection with the brand, which celebrates his life’s journey from São Vicente...
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27 JAN 2021 • 1 MIN
There’s only one Lionel Messi, and celebrating that fact adidas launch the Messi ‘Unparalleled’ pack, with a new signature X Speedflow .1 for the Argentinian...
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23 JAN 2021 • 10 MIN
North London rapper Jordy is part of a rising collective, but he’s setting his sights on breaking out following the release of his debut EP, SMH. For him...
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14 JAN 2021 • 6 MIN
Virgil Van Dijk has established himself as the pillar of the Liverpool defence; a defence upon which numerous titles have now been won. His calm aura and cool...
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07 JAN 2021 • 6 MIN
Cristiano Ronaldo v Lionel Messi. It’s a battle that seems never ending, and following their huge moves to Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain...
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02 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
Kylian Mbappe switched into a vibrant Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII design last night as France drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina in their 2022 World Cup...
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02 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
Nike have moved quick to celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football by unveiling a bespoke CR7 pitch...
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11 JAN 2021 • 3 MIN
It’s the move nobody saw coming… well, 12 months ago, maybe, but not now. Yes, Lionel Messi – Barcelona legend, with 672 goals in 778 appearances – is...
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09 JAN 2021 • 3 MIN
Some big transfers going on in the world at the moment, but here’s news of a different sort of signing: PUMA have announced that Christian Pulisic has joined...
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09 JAN 2021 • 1 MIN
Rising north London star and former professional football Keeya Keys, known for his football-inspired bars with tracks including ‘RUUD’ and ‘T90 Freestyle’...
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28 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
As Cristiano Ronaldo's latest exclusive Nike Mercurial drops into stores we're taking a closer look at a design that sees football's most iconic signature...
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16 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
We saw them the other day in training, but Cristiano Ronaldo officially debuted his brand-new signature Mercurial Superfly CR7 ‘Spark Positivity’ boots last...
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15 JAN 2021 • 2 MIN
Lionel Messi gave a goal scoring debut to his new special signature edition adidas X Speedflow, curling a trademark free kick beyond the keeper in Argentina’s...
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11 JAN 2021 • 5 MIN
With a place in England’s Euro 2020 squad confirmed, the Saka star just keeps rising. Another unbelievable young talent living out his dream, the Arsenal man...
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11 JAN 2021 • 18 MIN
When rounding up the roster of names for the ‘Utopia’ issue of our new special edition print publication, SoccerBible Volumes, one name just had to be in...
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