AFCON 2021: Still Some Beauty Left in The Game
The dust – or confetti – has barely even settled on AFCON 2021, but it’s already clear that the tournament will live long in our memories for some time yet. From red card worthy tackles inside 30 seconds of the opener, to full-backs filling in between the sticks. This year’s African Cup of Nations wasn’t […]
Mason Greenwood and David Goodwillie: Overdue Justice And Blatant Disregard
Over the past week, two sickening and uncomfortable incidents of sexual misconduct have come to highlight that the beating heart of the game we all love is plagued by a nasty affliction. The cases of Man United’s Mason Greenwood, and Ex Raith Rovers’ David Goodwillie, serve as blazing reminders that it is the responsibility of […]
AFCON 2021: Wearing Your Heart On Your Sleeve
When it comes to showing off your national pride in the footballing world, Africans do it like no other. Forget flocks of flag waving Sierra Leoneans running down the streets of Freetown after they snatched a point against Côte d’Ivoire late on, or Senegalese aunties dancing with national hero Sadio Mané days before the tournament […]
The Worrying Concerns Behind English Refereeing
A common phrase is used in England when talking about the Premier League; ‘Best league in the world, with the worst officials.’ Week after week across the Football League, fans preach in frustration at the calamity of refereeing decisions, especially the inconsistency of the Video Assistant Referee in the Premier League. English refereeing has become […]
Nike unveil DRI-FIT ADV collection
Once again debuting Nike’s newest apparel tech, Barcelona’s latest collaboration has introduced DRI-FIT ADV across a collection of training gear and casual wear. Expected to feature in each of Nike’s World Cup 2022 kits, the follow-up to vaporknit technology is engineered for sweat absorption and breathability. The designs themselves take inspiration from Barca’s 1992 away […]
Arsenal – No More Red, a powerful message
With Arsenal’s substandard display against Nottingham Forest in the third round of the FA Cup firmly planted in recent memory, one aspect of the match has stayed in the minds of many people across the nation. Arsenal’s purely white kit. Representing a message that goes further than football, ‘No more red’ is a campaign attempting kick […]
AFCON 2021: It’s Bigger Than Football
A ball hasn’t even been kicked yet – but this year’s African Cup of Nations is undoubtedly the most talked about in recent memory. From ‘Club vs Country’ rows, to Twitter fanbases descending into Civil War, to the Nation’s uncle, Ian Wright wading in on the debate. It seems like everyone is having their say […]
Prada and Adidas Originals to Launch Re-Nylon Capsule
Adidas and Prada are committed to making waves in the luxury streetwear market, and now the two brands are taking their collaboration one step further by including apparel for the first time. Blending Adidas’ sportswear heritage and Prada’s luxury craftmanship, the Re-Nylon collection is due to launch on January 13. The Italian brand are seen […]
Paris Saint-Germain Unveil New Store on the Champs-Elysées
Paris Saint-Germain have been revolutionizing football’s coherence with fashion for a while now, from Dior partnerships to game-changing Jordan collaborations, it’s hard to imagine how the French giants can continue to break boundaries within the space. Yet, somehow, they continue to prevail. PSG have just unveiled their new flagship store on the Champs-Élysées – 3,983 […]
Lukaku: No More Rom For Error
If 2021 taught us anything – it’s that footballers are ready to talk. From Marcus Rashford single-handedly telling Boris to step outside, to Josh Cavallo bravely coming out as one of the only openly gay footballers in the men’s game. It was a year for change. Not only was it a massive step in the […]