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Framed #122 | USA v Panama

A new era for USMNT under Gregg Berhalter began with a Camp Cupcake friendly against Panama in State Farm Stadium, Arizona, providing the perfect excuse for a trip across the pond for the next instalment of our ‘Framed’ series.

Design Residence

Residence #56 | 'Rasmee Dhandu Stadium' Maldives

Where there is land, there is football. The middle of the Indian Ocean might not be at the top of your list for an away day, but for the people of the Maldives it ain't just all beach football and cocktails. In stark contrast to the luxury resorts of this beautiful country stands the Rasmee Dhandu National Stadium on the capital of Malé – a tattered old ground, boxed in on one of the most densely populated islands in the world.

Design Miscellaneous

NBA x Football Sees The Wizards v Knicks Game Reimagined

The NBA is arriving in London as the Washington Wizards take on the New York Knicks. It’s yet another example of the cross over of cultures that’s seeing the world adapt to encompass all passions, regardless of geography. Further to that, last year saw one of the first major sport crossovers with the huge Jordan x PSG collaboration. But you get the feeling that was just the tip of the iceberg…

Design Residence

Residence #55 | 'Toyota Field' San Antonio FC

The next stop in our ‘Residence’ series sees us arrive in Texas, and USL side San Antonio FC’s home ground, Toyota Fields. While it’s well known that Texans love their football, ‘soccer’ has not always been as high on the agenda, but this could be set to change if plans pan out.

Design Miscellaneous

Is Primeknit The Future of adidas Football Shirts?

Football shirts have come a long way from the baggy beauties of the 90s; those glorious offerings that came complete with flamboyant collars and strings. Every inch of product in the modern game is determined by performance; anything to give the player a slight enhancement or advantage is assessed and developed. When it comes to jerseys are adidas contemplating bringing Primeknit to the game?

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Framed #121 | Woking v Watford

Non-League versus Premier League. This is what the FA Cup Third Round is all about, a tie pulled from the magicians hat of the draw. For anyone looking for the biggest of upsets Woking's Kingfield Stadium was the destination at the weekend as National League South, Woking, of the sixth tier of English football hosted top flight Watford.

Design Books and Magazines

Que Sera Sera by Joseph Fox and Orlando Gili

While football continues to dine at the finest tables across the globe, the romanticism of the FA Cup prevails. Joseph Fox and Orlando Gili have captured the unrivalled tournament that places minnows alongside giants, in an essential book entitled Que Sera Sera.

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Framed #120 | Haringey Borough v AFC Wimbledon

As the big boys enter the fray and the glamour ties commence the weekend, we're getting into the FA Cup mix by looking back at a tie from the First Round this season. Going behind the scenes for Haringey Borough's home tie with AFC Wimbledon for a bit of non-league 'Framed' magic. Can't beat it.

Design Miscellaneous

The Pick of the PUMA Manchester City Concept Kits

October 2018 saw the confirmation of a longstanding rumour when it was announced that PUMA would be the official kit supplier for Manchester City, taking the reigns from Nike for the 2019/20 season onwards in a deal that was estimated to be worth in the region of £50m per season for City.

Design Residence

Residence #54 | 'Stadio Pierluigi Penzo' Venezia FC

Venice welcomes over 30 million visitors every year and almost all of them are missing one of the city's most picturesque landmarks. For the next stop on our 'Residence' tour we're hopping off the boat at 'Stadio Pierluigi Penzo' – one of the most unique football stadiums on the planet, and the home to Serie B side Venezia FC.

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The Lost Pitches Of Corsica by Jeremie Roturier

Football is not just played under the bright lights of the biggest pitches in Europe. It's played anywhere and everywhere, and photographer Jeremie Roturier is on a mission to highlight some of the most unique locations in the world where football pitches exist in all forms.

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Framed #119 | Atlanta United v Portland Timbers

A season of hard work that started in early March culminated in front of the biggest crowd in Major League Soccer history, as over 73,000 fans packed out the ever-impressive Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch Atlanta United take on the Portland Timbers in the 2018 MLS Cup.

Design Art and Illustration

Raul Urias Creates Series of COPA 19+ Inspired Illustrations

With the adidas COPA 19+ stepping up to the plate with a premium finish and beauty, illustrator Raul Urias has marked the occasion with a series of illustrations that capture players past and present who symbolise the status of the COPA. We spoke to the designer about the artwork and his connection to the game.

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Framed #118 | Sporting Kansas City v Portland Timbers

With a place in the MLS Cup Final at stake, Sporting Kansas City hosted Portland Timbers at Children’s Mercy Park in the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Championship second leg. That'll do very nicely for the next installment of our 'Framed' series.

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Framed #117 | Fiorentina v Juventus

Juventus’ relentless charge to wrap up the Serie A title sometime before mid-February marched on at the weekend with a potentially tricky visit to the Stadio Artemio Franchi to take on a Fiorentina side determined to break that unbeaten record.

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Framed #116 | AS Roma vs Inter Milan

Following tough midweek defeats in the Champions League Roma and Inter dusted themselves off for a tasty Serie A clash at the Stadio Olympic as we head to Italian capital for the next stop in our ‘Framed’ series.

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