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The Dial Up Episode #15 | Ian Wright

Ahead of the FA Cup final this weekend, there was only one person we could speak to from the Arsenal side of things; one person whose unyielding passion for the oldest competition in club football is unsurpassed; a legend in the game and in FA Cup folklore. That man, Ian Wright.

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Dropology Episode 02: New Balance Lille 2021 Home Feat. Joe Gillibrand

The art of football shirt design is one of fine balance. Sitting in a space where traditions smash together with innovation and a hunger for more expression, it's a passionate place for design and football to cross paths. Adding a layer of detail, we speak to New Balance Apparel Designer Joe Gillibrand to get a look on how New Balance have led through Lille.

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Ada Hegerberg On Her Return & Her Quest For Equality

Following an intensive rehab during the pandemic, Ada Hegerberg is now preparing to make her return to football. But as well as adding to her 282 goals in 271 appearances and her numerous club and individual accolades, she’s also targeting something bigger: respect and equality in the game.

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Dropology Episode 01: Nike Flight Ball Feat. Kieran Ronan

As a brand always expressing a desire to innovate, change and inspire the game, the latest product drop from the world of Nike Football has been the revolutionary 'Flight Ball'. A piece of engineered footballing history, it is the subject of our first instalment of 'Dropology'. Hearing from Nike's Senior Director of Global Equipment, Kieran Ronan, we get a first hand insight at the story behind the performance product.

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The Dial Up Episode 14 | Alphonso Davies

Picking up on the other end of the line for the latest episode of ‘The Dial Up’ – our series that gets up close and personal with the pros without us actually having to get up close to the pros – was none other than Bundesliga Rookie of the Year, Alphonso Davies, hot off of what has got to be one of the best breakout seasons in a long time.

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Shanice van de Sanden On Success & The Importance Of Individuality

Individual. It’s a word that can have many connotations, and a word that has often been attributed to Shanice van de Sanden, flying winger for Olympique Lyonnais and the Netherlands. But however that term is attached to her – be it for her outwardly perceived exuberance, or her fantastic ability on the pitch, which has led to glory at both club and international level – the importance of celebrating individuality will never be lost on her, as we found out when we spoke recently.

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Mesut Özil’s Agent On His Departure From adidas & Ambitions for ‘M10’ Brand

Following the much-discussed announcement made in June that Mesut Özil and adidas would part ways at the end of the 2019/20 season, we spoke with Erkut Sogut, the Arsenal playmaker’s agent, to dive deeper into the German’s former sponsorship with adidas, his current situation and what the future holds.

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Footsie Talks His Love for Man Utd & Golden Sunday League Memories

Having played a pivotal role in defining the grime scene as we know it, Footsie’s work both independently and as part of Newham Generals with D Double E has pioneered so many sounds we hear today. An aspiring football player as he was rising, he was served the choice between professional player or professional musician. Now embarking on his own solo project having had two tunes of his own on the FIFA soundtrack, we spoke to him about the process.

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The Dial Up Episode 13 | Ben Chilwell

Picking up on the other end of the line for the latest episode of ‘The Dial Up’, Ben Chilwell talks us through his career to date from the comfort of his own home, offering a glimpse into life behind the scenes as only this candid series can do.

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The Dial Up Episode #12 | Vivianne Miedema

Scoring goals is Vivianne Miedema’s job. She just happens to be very very good at it. But she’s not your usual professional – she very much does things how she wants to do them. Even interviews. But her nonchalance is a perfect suit to ‘The Dial Up’, chatting to her from the comfort of her home in Holland.

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The Dial Up Episode # 10 | Mason Holgate

Breaking into an established and upwards looking Premier League team is an achievement that very few will realise. Add into the equation a season in which you will become a pivotal player for a team that will subsequently reward you with a long term deal and the signs are there – you're doing your job well. Mason Holgate is the man in question and the latest player to pick up the phone and speak to us for a 'Dial Up' episode.

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The Dial Up Episode # 11 | Bruno Fernandes

‘The Dial Up’ is a simple concept: at a time when face to face interviews are not possible, instead we pick up the phone for an informal and yet candid chat with the pros, lifting the lid on what life is really like, and uncovering more of the story behind their superstar personas. And next up is Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United’s next great Portuguese star…

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The Dial Up Episode # 9 | Gini Wijnaldum

Flipping through our rolodex for the next person to call in our ‘Dial Up’ series, we came on to the letter ‘W’, and from there we picked out Champions League winner Georginio Wijnaldum. The Liverpool midfielder picked up on the other end to talk to us about life, Liverpool, the league title and anything else in between.

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The Dial Up Episode # 8 | Abby Dahlkemper

Completing a hat-trick of USWNT World Cup winners, Abby Dahlkemper becomes the latest pro to pick up on the other end of the line for ‘The Dial Up’, our series that lifts the lid on life behind the scenes with the pros.

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Toni Duggan On Life in Spain, Her Ambitions, & The Next Generation

From Liverpool to Madrid, via Manchester and Barcelona; Toni Duggan’s club history is one that any professional would be proud of. The England international has ripped up the game at the highest level, playing in World Cups, Champions League finals – you name it, she’s been there. And the recent global situation has given her pause for thought; time to reflect on a quite phenomenal career, as we found out when we spoke with her recently.

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The Dial Up Episode # 7 | Rob Holding

Lockdown life is treating us all differently, and we’ve been checking in on the pros to see how they’re dealing with it in our new series, ‘The Dial Up’. The latest player to answer our call was Arsenal’s young centre back, Rob Holding, who’s been spending lockdown in... Lake Tahoe?!?

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