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UNMARKED Episode #1 | Ryan Babel

Gracing airwaves all over, SoccerBible is proud to present a new podcast series – UNMARKED – in collaboration with ‘Out Of Home’ – a collective of four Londoners based in Amsterdam who ask real questions, real fans want to hear. Every fortnight we will release exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names and most interesting characters in football. First up, it's Ryan Babel.

Dropology Episode 05: Nike LFC 20/21 Home & Away Feat. Scott Munson

The first Liverpool kits from Nike were always going to be a big deal, with the American brand taking on all the storied history and heritage of one of England’s biggest clubs. Our ‘Dropology’ series looks for the story behind the design of some of the biggest drops, and next up we spoke with Scott Munson, VP of Football Apparel at Nike, to get the low down on the Swoosh’s first-ever Liverpool kits.

Berna On United, Sancho And A Love For Cristiano Ronaldo

A lyricist with an incredible ability to portray and present his journey, Berna is a musician from East London who keeps football close. In West Ham territory, he has risen as a Manchester United fan having fallen in love with an Alex Ferguson era that propelled Cristiano Ronaldo to the top. Chatting the music, the movement and the highs and lows along the way, he's proudly showing off the freshly unveiled Manchester United third shirt from adidas.

Jadon Sancho on His London Roots, Playing For England & Making People Proud

Ahead of his link up with the England squad for the upcoming Nations League games, we caught up with Jadon Sancho once more for a quick catch up, taking the opportunity to reflect on his rapid rise, his London roots and how much he enjoys making people proud.

Blossoms Talk Messi On The Motorway, Paisley Shirts and Man City Fandom

Since forming, Blossoms have taken their sound from Stockport into the stratosphere. One of the most successful British bands for a new era, their appreciation for Greater Manchester and their support for Man City is emphatic. Donning the 20/21 Puma Manchester City 3rd kit, we spoke to Tom and Joe from the band about how football has cut through their musical careers and how Messi on an English Motorway is something they're so desperate to see.

Lucy Bronze On Success, Motivation & Her Future

In a time where the women’s game strives for the equality that it deserves, Lucy Bronze has carved out a reputation as one of the best players – male or female – of her generation. Coming off the back of her third Champions League success with Lyon, she is now preparing to embark on the next step in her amazing career as she returns to Manchester City determined to find further glory.

The Dial Up #18 | Sam Kerr

At the top of the game, the demands of professional athletes are extreme. Sacrifices through to supreme pressures, extreme highs are matched with elite expectation. Sam Kerr is one player who has continued year on year to taken on the game on a global level. Owning her lane in both Australia and America, her move to the UK was met with a wealth of excitement only to be stunted by the force of Covid-19. We spoke to her about the move, a new chapter and life in London in the latest episode of our

The Dial Up #17 | Lucy Bronze

Gearing up for the return of the women’s Champions League in the new mini-tournament format having just won the Coupe de France, Lucy Bronze is relishing being back on the pitch for Europe’s premier competition. But while that is set to be her swan song with Lyon, Bronze is always ready for the next challenge, as we found out when we spoke to her for the latest episode of our ‘Dial Up’ series.

adidas Product Designer James Webb On Arsenal 20/21 Away Shirt

Following up the retro-infused away design of last season was always going to be a tall order, but the team at adidas have risen to the challenge, producing yet another standout design for the Gunners. To talk us through the challenge and the process behind the Arsenal 20/21 away shirt, we spoke with James Webb, Product Designer at adidas.

Jadon Sancho On His Future & His First-Ever Signature Collection

Jadon Sancho is the man everyone’s talking about this summer, whether it’s regarding a potential big money move back to the Premier League or his first-ever signature collection, which Nike have just bestowed upon him at the tender age of just 20. And we took the opportunity to speak with him about exactly these things, along with his England career and his interests off the pitch.

Dropology Episode 04: adidas X Ghosted Feat. Dave Surace

Taking a huge leap in terms of boot development, adidas recently unveiled the next-generation of X, and while we patiently wait for the X Ghosted to be dispatched on 1 September, we delve deeper into the story behind the design with the Three Stripes’ Senior Design Director Dave Surace as the next episode of our ‘Dropology’ series.

Kadeisha Buchanan: The Canadian Rock At The Heart Of Lyon's Defence

Lyon is not just a club that can boast huge success on the pitch; it’s also a club that can boast one of the most eclectic mixes of personalities from all over the globe, all pulling together for one common aim. And chief amongst these characters is Canadian Kadeisha Buchanan.

PUMA's Dominique Gathier Talks The PUMA Ultra

Making their return to speed, PUMA recently unveiled the ULTRA 1.1, a boot that’s packed with groundbreaking innovation for when fast is too slow. But what does that mean, and how, exactly, is this boot faster than what’s come before. To find the answer to these questions, we spoke with Head of Teamsport Footwear at PUMA, Dominique Gathier.

adidas Senior Product Manager Philipp Hagel Talks X Ghosted

The team at adidas rarely do innovation by half-measures, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to their latest creation, the X Ghosted. Not only does this boot look revolutionary, it’s set to perform in that vein also, with a design that features a completely revamped upper and a soleplate that boasts a dynamic carbon fibre plate. For something this unique, we just had to find out more. Enter Philipp Hagel…

Dropology Episode 03: PUMA AC Milan 20/21 Home Feat. David Bremond

Exploring the rich story behind the design, we recently spoke with PUMA Football’s David Bremond to talk detail as he let us in on the process behind the creation of the 2020/21 AC Milan home shirt for the latest episode of ‘Dropology’.

The Dial Up #16 | Virgil Van Dijk

Fresh off of Liverpool’s first league title win in 30 years, Virgil van Dijk picked up the phone for the latest instalment of ‘The Dial Up’, lifting the lid on the title celebrations and offering up his opinion on life in general.