FC Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Real isn’t the sole talking point out of the most recent El Clasico. Barcelona came out first to arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-1 credit to a goal coming from Sergi Roberto and Frank Kessie’s injury-time winner. However, fans cannot stop chattering about the contentious events that transpired before and after the …
Football Fashion
Merseyside outfit Liverpool are a club steeped in culture. The European pedigree, the essence of true underdogs, the club anthem itself, and even the associations to rock music folklore. These are priceless elements that make up a Football giant that also happens to be a cultural juggernaut. Under American ownership, the club has made numerous …
Borussia Dortmund went down fighting as they were eliminated from the Champions League by Chelsea on Tuesday. Despite defeating the Blues in the first leg, the Bundesliga side suffered a 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge – with the winning goal being a controversial penalty from Kai Havertz. It appeared that the decision to allow Havertz …
David Beckham is not only known for his skills on the football field but also for his impeccable sense of style. He has been a fashion icon for years, inspiring countless men to elevate their style game. Beckham’s style is a unique blend of classic and modern, and he effortlessly switches between sophisticated suits and …
Mikel Arteta has spectacularly turned things around at Arsenal this season – almost inspiring a rags-to-riches story for the Gooners. After struggling to secure a top-4 finish last season and failing in top-6 places in the Premier League in years before that, Arteta is now motivating his side to a title charge. The Spanish manager …
While Fashion x Football crossovers might be all the rage these days, music’s long-standing association with the game seems to be making a quiet resurgence. Throughout history, the two have held closely-knit ties, with music playing a massive role in the cultures of many clubs. Take for instance Manchester City’s love for Oasis’ ‘Wonderwall’, or …
Football players showing off their fashion game is a fairly common sight these days, although some players know how to do it better than others. One particular ‘drip master’, whose cold fits are often overlooked is Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha. The 30-year-old is known for his bag of tricks on the pitch, but off …
With modern-day mainstream culture transfixed on recapturing the magic of past eras, vintage clothing has undergone a quiet resurgence. Naturally, that effect has butterflied its way into Football as well, and as a result, retro kits have turned into prime fashion apparel. Even sportswear brands are pivoting to retro remakes while designing new kits for …
While the general perception of a football player is still primarily extracted from their performances on the pitch, it would be naive to discount the amount of influence their fashion sense can have on fans. The ‘talking’, so to speak, is still done on the pitch, but if a player adds a few fashionable fits …
Apart from being ballers on the pitch, the upcoming generation of football superstars have shown time and time again that they’re no slouches in the fashion department either. The biggest young talents in the game at present, seem to carry their own distinct style of play, but that’s not all. Stars such as Rafael Leao, Vinicius …
Fashion x Football collabs were a rare sighting in the past, but nowadays, it seems as if there’s a crossover lying at every turn. Encouraged by the popularity of PSG’s iconic collaboration with Jordan, many fashion labels have forayed into sports apparel, although with varying degrees of success. Most such partnerships have usually popped up …
When it comes to players wearing weird or striking pieces of clothing or fashion on the pitch, a few examples come rushing to mind. These vary all the way from Peter Cech’s iconic headgear to Saint-Maximin’s bandana. However, the one thing common about these instances is that they are all legal. One type of clothing …
With a certain tournament in full swing in the middle east, it is easy to forget about the domestic leagues that were interrupted so that the nations can play. My personal favourite, the Premier League, paused at a rather exciting junction. Arsenal is at the top with a five-point cushion, followed by Manchester City, and …
If there’s one man who treads the line between Superstar Footballer and Fashion Icon with ease, it’s the effervescent Mohamed Salah. When he isn’t banging in the goals, the Egyptian is busy pulling off voguish looks and leaving a trail of gaping jaws in the process. We covered his retro-inspired photoshop with GQ Sports earlier …
Amidst the Qatar World Cup fever that has engulfed the attention of football fans around the globe, the sponsors for different teams and the competition have greatly increased their advertisement campaigns. This is the ideal time for sponsors to gain most of their revenue by selling merchandise related to the World Cup or those participating …
Since 1958, when West Germany upset them 3-1 in a FIFA World Cup match, Argentina had never lost a game in which they struck first. The squad also had a crazy 36-game victory streak that began in 2019. But on Tuesday, in an unsuspecting World Cup Group C match, Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina 2-1 and …
Wales against the USMNT proved to be an absolute thriller of a game, with two determined sides battling it out and eventually settling for a stalemate. The first half was dominated by the Yanks, as their young side passed the ball around with purpose and found the opener through Timothy Weah. However, they were unable …