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The Perimeter | Arsenal by Stew Capper

There's nothing quite like the fragrance of football that sits pretty outside a football stadium. In exploring the perimeter of some the most football famous settings across the land, there are pure football sights around every bend. Starting with Arsenal and the fans that skirt the edges of The Emirates, photographer Stew Capper paints the picture pre-kick off with these postcards.

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River Plate on Tour by Carlos Alberto Soria

South America heading North, this sprinkling of football fandom travels on the shoulder of photographer Carlos Alberto Soria as River Plate take to the United States in preparation for the forthcoming season. The 'Florida Cup' is what played host for fans that made the very most.

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Photographing the Elite | Q&A with Paul Cooper

Paul Cooper is a photographer who has shared the stage behind the scenes with many of the games' biggest names. Most notably being on hand to exclusively photograph the arrival of Paul Pogba at Manchester United, his view on the game is exclusive as well as artistic and is a fascinating place to take in the game from. We caught up with him to learn a little more about his experiences.

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Capeless Crusaders | 'Moonbeam & Moonchester' Manchester City

Two space-sized characters with smiles that stretch from Stockport to Simister, Moonbeam and Moonchester are a pair of intergalactic giants. Faces that step out in front of the Etihad faithful, they're big and round and cover provide plenty of visual sound.

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Capeless Crusaders | 'Scunny Bunny' Scunthorpe United

Been to Southampton but never been to Scunthorpe? A quintessentially British part of the country that is famed for it's industry, Glanford Park is our latest calling card on the road as we explore the wonderfully fluffy world of football mascots. Our host for today? Scunny Bunny, of course.

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Upton Park | Scenes of Demolition

Apples, pears and jellied eels. The spirit of Upton Park is not leaving in any hurry. Capturing one last glimpse before it leaves for good, we travelled on the shoulder of photographer Elliott Wilcox as he shot this towering castle mid-way through its transitional season into the after life.

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Asbury Park Release Retro Kit and Training Top with Umbro

Your favourite team who have never kicked a ball though remain unbeaten. Introducing a rock and roll throw down that celebrates a mythical team of Asbury Park FC. Their stadium may not even exist but now, with the help of Umbro, their kit most certainly does. Embracing the iconic Pro Training collection, it's one this club have made their own with two special edition releases.

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Capeless Crusaders | 'Captain Cod' Fleetwood Town

Sometimes, the closest you'll ever get to becoming a professional footballer is running out in front of a packed and raucous stadium dressed as a giant cod. Celebrating those pre-match heroes that dance the line in the name of half-time entertainment, our first tribute to those 'Capeless Crusaders' comes in the shape of Fleetwood Town's 'Captain Cod'.

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Nike Anti-Clog showcased through gifs by Julie Logan

The Nike Anti-Clog revolution is a remarkable piece of engineering. In gathering a collective of creatives and influencers, Nike Football assembled a troop of player who put the range of Anti-Clog boots on ice in order to showcase this matte beautiful football focused technology. In capturing the process with playful style Julie Logan has produced this series of gifs.

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Framed #42 | AGF Aarhus v FC Copenhagen

Taking our 'Framed' series to uncharted territory, our latest drop of up close and emotion heavy match day photography come from Denmark as AGF Aarhus took on FC Copenhagen. A glimpse into the Danish Supaliga, the country's top flight, it's a showcase of how football electrifies the senses on a Sunday, all over the globe.

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Framed #41 | MLS Cup 2016

Carved and captured. As Seattle Sounders were crowned MLS Cup Champions for the first time, this 'Framed' instalment captures the moment history and heroes were installed in footballing folklore. The first look back at an album that will last generations, a career highlight shot in the spotlight.

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Framed #40 | Toronto FC v Montreal Impact

Giving football romance a rock and roll makeover while handing the MLS its greatest advert for the game yet, this 'Framed' instalment captures the scenes as Toronto FC hosted Montreal Impact.

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'112 Years' West Ham Photo Essay by Marcus Drinkwater

Painting those thousand words in picture form, this collection of imagery by photographer Marcus Drinkwater is a celebration of West Ham United's final term at their famous Upton Park. A home that personified the character of the club, it's a footballing spirit bottled and banked as the club ups sticks, now residing at the London Stadium.

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Steven Gerrard at LA Galaxy captured by Hana Asano

Eighteen months on and thirty eight games later, Steven Gerrard's time at LA Galaxy has come to an end. LA photographer Hana Asano caught the very best of him as an Galaxy player.

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The Tartan Army Take Over Trafalgar Square

Choose tartan. Choose Trafalgar. Choose fans. Choose a sky filling flare, choose beverages, beer, whisky and wine. Choose your tube ticket, your destination, and your spot for the night. Choose your pink kit. Choose those adidas Sambas. Choose the first round and scarf to match. Choose the soggy burger, the sizzle of the onions and the ketchup that spills all over the floor. Choose full voice. Choose people. Choose unquestioned support. Choose Football.

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'Not Only for Football Fans'

The undeniable bond we bridge with our favourite football shirts is truly unique. They stand as an outward reflection of who we are while offering a slice of who we support. With a streetwear wardrobe accommodating our favourite polyester piece of perfection, this photography series by Emanuele Ferrari brings a collection of shirts together with 35mm fashion.

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