Here’s to another week. We saw another jaw-dropping chapter in the legend that is Leo Messi as he nutmegged Barcelona into the quarter-finals along with a cheeky England v England tie to look forward to. Off pitch, our Korean brothers at Over The Pitch, built out a beautiful exhibit to the lineage of the adidas Predator in Seoul. Elsewhere Nike dropped the France World Cup 2018 kits, while Patta collab with Umbro for some 90s inspired jersey’s and Offset is seen pictured with his young son who is crying, probably because he’s rocking a Southhampton shirt. Well cheer up little guy, it’s time for another round of This Weeks Instagram Best 11.
After last week’s Nike product blitzkrieg, the on pitch festivities took over with some insane Champions League action. With product slowing down a bit this week is heavy with the artwork courtesy of Scott McCoy, @football_day_draws and Hannah Carroll. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t some fire drops, with MLS season around the corner, Atlanta United continues to be the coolest kid on the block with a crazy kit launch featuring 2Chainz. Elsewhere Jeff Cole pays homage to The Black Panther with an adi Futurecradt 4D concept and Bayern flexes they’re new suites. Lets take a Neymar dive into this weeks Instagram Best 11.
Disclaimer: This week is dominated by Nike stuff because they put out a bunch of wild, new and interesting pieces. A stunning new Mercurial boot, an audacious collection for the Nigerian National Team, an Off White kit teaser and much more. Elsewhere adidas has started to roll out their MLS kits for the upcoming season including a clean NYCFC away strip, while AC Milan dropped a music video featuring Italian recording artist Ernia to celebrate their new partnership with Puma. Enough of the rhetoric lets check out this weeks Instagram Best 11.
Back from that holidays and ready for that new year grind. As we look into 2018 with wide eyed optimism, we take another weekly delve into the people, artists, musicians, athletes and brands that keep our world moving. This week adidas gives us a brand new colorway for the brand new Predator while our homies at Librero flaunt their provocative new cover art. Elsewhere Griezman takes shelter from his black face debacle at a New Jersey Devils game, Man vs Food’s Adam Richman keeps warm with a warm beverage from his Spurs mug and artist Daniel Nyari draws our lord and savior Christian Politic. Here is this weeks Instagram best 11…
Another week and another deep dig into our favorite soccer/lifestyle Instagram finds. This week we take a look at two massive Nike drops for two equally massive superstars as Neymar gets the Puro Fenomeno and Sergio Ramos gets the Corazon y Sangre. Elsewhere, we take a look at the Black Mamba rocking Barca kit as well as EA Sports teaming up with adidas on the release of digitally exclusive kits for Real Madrid, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Manchester United. We also look at a fire Los Blancos hat from Talisman and some fresh artwork courtesy of Mark Johnson Design.
The good people at hummelsport gives Christiana Sports Club a fire new kit which takes from the unique clubs surroundings and landmarks. One of the best kits we’ve seen in a while.
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Our very own resident Madridista and editor made a trip out to Bernabeu for a Champions League tie between Real Madrid and Dortmund. He came correct with that throwback Roberto Carlos joint.
The insanely talented artists Gordopelota isn’t letting a bum knee keep him from putting in work. We’ve fallen in love with his work over the past few months and wish him a speedy recovery.
Our good friends at Soccerbible run an expose on their latest mag with producer on fire Nana rogues.They say suffering makes the best art, he’s an Arsenal supporter so it all makes sense.
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Real Madrid’s golden boy gets an Air Force one with a golden flair. First came the Air Max 97 now an AF1, we wonder if Cristiano will ever get his own signature, off the pitch.
Our favorite little club, AS Velasca intertwines art with soccer like no other club on the planet. Here is a fresh submission to a ticket design contest held by the club.
Our Korean brothers kept it coming with constant fire. This scarf is inspired by the legendary kits worn by Ilhwa Chunma that won 3 league titles and an Asian Club title from 93-95.
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After crushing a Predator custom a few months ago. Jack The Ripper takes to the all new Predator 18+ adding some fitting black Boost to the sole which adds to the stealthy mystique of adi’s new jewel.
The fine people at City Boys FC bring back one of the best soccer pieces of 2017. After selling out with the of a quickness of a Supreme collab. Keep it locked to Rays Beach Club for a chance to swipe one.
It’s that time of year. Today we make our Best 11 feature about giving thanks. Below are brands, players, artists plus a certain Stone Island wearing superstar manager we tip our hat to for inspiration, admiration and thanks. Here is this week’s Best 11.
The homies at Killa Villa tease their soon to be released Notorious BIG inspired kit with some fresh stickers inspired by the crest. If you haven’t seen their Wu Tang piece, we highly suggest you click that link and check it out.
Our Korean brother and owner of Forward FC, Houken brings us another fire Woodtoy inspired by the 17/18 Juventus away kit. He’s got more fire in is archives including a Rolado, Dybala and Pogba piece.
Graphic designer/artist Scott McCroy shows off this latest piece he created for BTSport. Mr Harry Kane makes his way to the notorious Signal Iduna for a Champions League tussle with Dortmund.
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the Football Shirt Collective shows us an up close and personal look at Stuttgart’s camp shirt. A unique monochrome camo gives this black kit class and menacingly stealthy vibes. Bravo to Puma in this one.
Pep is out here completely stunting on everyone in this Pink Stone Island piece. He’s also got City running the EPL and playing some of the prettiest Football ever seen one British soil.
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Floor Wesseling creates this insane, custom mashup of USMNT and Atlanta United kits for a friend of a friend. Make sure to check out more of his jaw dropping pieces.
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Drake rocking that Socceroos kit while preforming in Australia. Couldn’t have come at a better time as the boys in yellow advanced to the World Cup after beating Honduras in a Playoff.
City Boys continue to amaze us with every new drop. These crazy Mardonian Church Champion hoodies are another example of the aforementioned. If you haven’t seen their Zizou Headbutt jacket or Goalkeeper inspired pouches, we suggest you get your life together and check them out.
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Our man Hector Belerin is feeling himself after that North London Derby win, all swagged out from head to toe in Puma. Check out those crispy new Puma One’s also.
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Renowned artist Geoff Gouveia rocks his biggest mural to date, for adidas football and Upper 90 Soccer at their New York flagship. Geoff’s work has become synonymous with soccer including a piece he did for LAFC which was defaced by LA Galaxy fans.
It’s been a busy week with brands prepping for the World Cup which is just 9 months away. From kits to the new official match ball Instagram has been on fire with images of all the latest drops as well as some other gems including scenes from MLS Playoffs and artwork. From Bleacher Report Football to our homies at Tens Club, here is our #BestOfBothWorlds Instagram posts of the week.
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Canadian Soccer legend leads Dwayne Derosario leads Toronto FC fans on a march into their tussle with New York Red Bulls. Always good to see retired players still involved with the beautiful game.
On the eve of the latest official match ball, the good people at Mundial Mag give a brilliant timeline portrait of it’s lineage. From Tango to Brazuka, the evolution is jaw dropping. Which one is your favorite?
adidas kicked off the launch of the Official World Cup Match Ball in style. Pusha T was on hand for a performance to introduce the world to the Telstar 18.
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Bleacher Report pays homage to the newly retired Italian icon Andrea Pirlo. The oil painting vibes perfectly portray the artistry of the maestro and his country.
Versus show us the latest Swedish National Team kit by adidas. The team has an uphill battle towards the World Cup as they face Italy in a playoff. At least the boys from Scandinavia will be looking fly win or lose.
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If you’re still reading you’ve seen us reference this shiny new soccer ball that adidas launched for the World Cup. Check it out the new Telstar above.
Puma gives us another fire kit, for another one of Africa’s giants. The Ivory Coast are set for World Cup playoff and just like the Swedes above, they’re slated to look fresh either way.
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Whenever media converges from all over the world to an event for a launch or big game, it’s always cool to see the carrying perspectives. Here we see Kaka having a chat post retirement.
This week is super kit heavy but for good reason. Our friends over at @thisfangirl show off the latest World Cup strip for the Colombian National Team.
By now you know the deal, #BestOfBothWorlds is about bringing you into our world through Instagram posts from friends, peers, collaborators and the like-minded. From Red Ribbon Recon’s Rolling Stone X PSG Nike Air Max to the some beer inspired kit’s courtesy of Fokoheala, here is this week #BestOfBothWorld Instagram posts.
It’s been a minute, but we’re back with our #BestOfBothworlds Instagram list for the week. The gist is simple, we take inspiration from various people around around the world. Just many of you they reach straight from their our IG pages into our hearts and minds. Have a look below.
