In the mixer

In the mixer

We try to keep up with Mohamed Salah, put the new adidas knockout phase ball under the microscope and enjoy a wholesome father-daughter duet in this issue’s cultural round-up

Issue 23

Wrestling

Punk on the pitch

WWE

Hold on – is that CM Punk’s entrance music?! The WWE star recently cemented his Celtic fandom with a visit to the team’s Glasgow home. Sure, many theorise he may have only become a Celtic supporter to annoy his long-time antagonist Drew McIntyre, a lifelong Rangers fan, but now a love for the Bhoys has got him firmly in a chokehold. “There’s just so much history here,” he marvelled on his recent visit to Celtic Park. His trip is the latest in a string of football and pro wrestling crossovers, with WWE even recently releasing some championship belts in European teams’ colours. NFL players have already made cameos in the ring – could we be about to see Callum McGregor step into the squared circle?

Club scene

Modrić's swan song

Luka Modrić

First there was Wrexham, with the Welsh club’s fairy-tale ascent powered by outside investors and Hollywood royalty Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Now it seems Luka Modrić is getting in on the Cymru action, announcing his investment in Championship side Swansea City. It’s not exactly clear what drew the former Ballon D’Or winner to the south Wales outfit; when asked about the decision, he spoke of the club’s “strong identity, an incredible fanbase and the ambition to compete at the highest level”. Shame Tom Brady didn’t get the memo before putting his money into Birmingham City – clearly, Wales is where it’s at.

Style

Ice-cold 'Dinho

Social media

For those watching closely, Brazil legend Ronaldinho has been slowly cultivating a reputation as a fashion icon in recent years. Aside from numerous collabs with fashion labels, he’s been pictured at various sports games around the world showing off his fondness for jewellery and watches. Which is why our award for the best social post this issue goes to this series of pictures posted by the man himself, sporting a pair of Louis Vuitton aviator sunglasses and a custom diamond chain with the stones carving out ‘Ronaldinho10’. Icy.

Competition

Art of Champions

Adidas

Every issue, we give away a limited-edition print of an illustrated classic UCL final goal with the magazine to our premium subscribers. We now have a set of all 23 prints – including the latest from this issue – to give away to one lucky winner. Head to our competitions page to throw your hat in the ring.

Wrestling

Punk on the pitch

WWE

Hold on – is that CM Punk’s entrance music?! The WWE star recently cemented his Celtic fandom with a visit to the team’s Glasgow home. Sure, many theorise he may have only become a Celtic supporter to annoy his long-time antagonist Drew McIntyre, a lifelong Rangers fan, but now a love for the Bhoys has got him firmly in a chokehold. “There’s just so much history here,” he marvelled on his recent visit to Celtic Park. His trip is the latest in a string of football and pro wrestling crossovers, with WWE even recently releasing some championship belts in European teams’ colours. NFL players have already made cameos in the ring – could we be about to see Callum McGregor step into the squared circle?

Club scene

Modrić's swan song

Luka Modrić

First there was Wrexham, with the Welsh club’s fairy-tale ascent powered by outside investors and Hollywood royalty Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Now it seems Luka Modrić is getting in on the Cymru action, announcing his investment in Championship side Swansea City. It’s not exactly clear what drew the former Ballon D’Or winner to the south Wales outfit; when asked about the decision, he spoke of the club’s “strong identity, an incredible fanbase and the ambition to compete at the highest level”. Shame Tom Brady didn’t get the memo before putting his money into Birmingham City – clearly, Wales is where it’s at.

Style

Ice-cold 'Dinho

Social media

For those watching closely, Brazil legend Ronaldinho has been slowly cultivating a reputation as a fashion icon in recent years. Aside from numerous collabs with fashion labels, he’s been pictured at various sports games around the world showing off his fondness for jewellery and watches. Which is why our award for the best social post this issue goes to this series of pictures posted by the man himself, sporting a pair of Louis Vuitton aviator sunglasses and a custom diamond chain with the stones carving out ‘Ronaldinho10’. Icy.

Competition

Art of Champions

Adidas

Every issue, we give away a limited-edition print of an illustrated classic UCL final goal with the magazine to our premium subscribers. We now have a set of all 23 prints – including the latest from this issue – to give away to one lucky winner. Head to our competitions page to throw your hat in the ring.

Read the full story
Sign up now to get access to this and every premium feature on Champions Journal. You will also get access to member-only competitions and offers. And you get all of that completely free!

Wrestling

Punk on the pitch

WWE

Hold on – is that CM Punk’s entrance music?! The WWE star recently cemented his Celtic fandom with a visit to the team’s Glasgow home. Sure, many theorise he may have only become a Celtic supporter to annoy his long-time antagonist Drew McIntyre, a lifelong Rangers fan, but now a love for the Bhoys has got him firmly in a chokehold. “There’s just so much history here,” he marvelled on his recent visit to Celtic Park. His trip is the latest in a string of football and pro wrestling crossovers, with WWE even recently releasing some championship belts in European teams’ colours. NFL players have already made cameos in the ring – could we be about to see Callum McGregor step into the squared circle?

Club scene

Modrić's swan song

Luka Modrić

First there was Wrexham, with the Welsh club’s fairy-tale ascent powered by outside investors and Hollywood royalty Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Now it seems Luka Modrić is getting in on the Cymru action, announcing his investment in Championship side Swansea City. It’s not exactly clear what drew the former Ballon D’Or winner to the south Wales outfit; when asked about the decision, he spoke of the club’s “strong identity, an incredible fanbase and the ambition to compete at the highest level”. Shame Tom Brady didn’t get the memo before putting his money into Birmingham City – clearly, Wales is where it’s at.

Style

Ice-cold 'Dinho

Social media

For those watching closely, Brazil legend Ronaldinho has been slowly cultivating a reputation as a fashion icon in recent years. Aside from numerous collabs with fashion labels, he’s been pictured at various sports games around the world showing off his fondness for jewellery and watches. Which is why our award for the best social post this issue goes to this series of pictures posted by the man himself, sporting a pair of Louis Vuitton aviator sunglasses and a custom diamond chain with the stones carving out ‘Ronaldinho10’. Icy.

Competition

Art of Champions

Adidas

Every issue, we give away a limited-edition print of an illustrated classic UCL final goal with the magazine to our premium subscribers. We now have a set of all 23 prints – including the latest from this issue – to give away to one lucky winner. Head to our competitions page to throw your hat in the ring.

In the mixer

In the mixer

We try to keep up with Mohamed Salah, put the new adidas knockout phase ball under the microscope and enjoy a wholesome father-daughter duet in this issue’s cultural round-up

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Wrestling

Punk on the pitch

WWE

Hold on – is that CM Punk’s entrance music?! The WWE star recently cemented his Celtic fandom with a visit to the team’s Glasgow home. Sure, many theorise he may have only become a Celtic supporter to annoy his long-time antagonist Drew McIntyre, a lifelong Rangers fan, but now a love for the Bhoys has got him firmly in a chokehold. “There’s just so much history here,” he marvelled on his recent visit to Celtic Park. His trip is the latest in a string of football and pro wrestling crossovers, with WWE even recently releasing some championship belts in European teams’ colours. NFL players have already made cameos in the ring – could we be about to see Callum McGregor step into the squared circle?

Club scene

Modrić's swan song

Luka Modrić

First there was Wrexham, with the Welsh club’s fairy-tale ascent powered by outside investors and Hollywood royalty Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Now it seems Luka Modrić is getting in on the Cymru action, announcing his investment in Championship side Swansea City. It’s not exactly clear what drew the former Ballon D’Or winner to the south Wales outfit; when asked about the decision, he spoke of the club’s “strong identity, an incredible fanbase and the ambition to compete at the highest level”. Shame Tom Brady didn’t get the memo before putting his money into Birmingham City – clearly, Wales is where it’s at.

Style

Ice-cold 'Dinho

Social media

For those watching closely, Brazil legend Ronaldinho has been slowly cultivating a reputation as a fashion icon in recent years. Aside from numerous collabs with fashion labels, he’s been pictured at various sports games around the world showing off his fondness for jewellery and watches. Which is why our award for the best social post this issue goes to this series of pictures posted by the man himself, sporting a pair of Louis Vuitton aviator sunglasses and a custom diamond chain with the stones carving out ‘Ronaldinho10’. Icy.

Competition

Art of Champions

Adidas

Every issue, we give away a limited-edition print of an illustrated classic UCL final goal with the magazine to our premium subscribers. We now have a set of all 23 prints – including the latest from this issue – to give away to one lucky winner. Head to our competitions page to throw your hat in the ring.

Wrestling

Punk on the pitch

WWE

Hold on – is that CM Punk’s entrance music?! The WWE star recently cemented his Celtic fandom with a visit to the team’s Glasgow home. Sure, many theorise he may have only become a Celtic supporter to annoy his long-time antagonist Drew McIntyre, a lifelong Rangers fan, but now a love for the Bhoys has got him firmly in a chokehold. “There’s just so much history here,” he marvelled on his recent visit to Celtic Park. His trip is the latest in a string of football and pro wrestling crossovers, with WWE even recently releasing some championship belts in European teams’ colours. NFL players have already made cameos in the ring – could we be about to see Callum McGregor step into the squared circle?

Club scene

Modrić's swan song

Luka Modrić

First there was Wrexham, with the Welsh club’s fairy-tale ascent powered by outside investors and Hollywood royalty Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Now it seems Luka Modrić is getting in on the Cymru action, announcing his investment in Championship side Swansea City. It’s not exactly clear what drew the former Ballon D’Or winner to the south Wales outfit; when asked about the decision, he spoke of the club’s “strong identity, an incredible fanbase and the ambition to compete at the highest level”. Shame Tom Brady didn’t get the memo before putting his money into Birmingham City – clearly, Wales is where it’s at.

Style

Ice-cold 'Dinho

Social media

For those watching closely, Brazil legend Ronaldinho has been slowly cultivating a reputation as a fashion icon in recent years. Aside from numerous collabs with fashion labels, he’s been pictured at various sports games around the world showing off his fondness for jewellery and watches. Which is why our award for the best social post this issue goes to this series of pictures posted by the man himself, sporting a pair of Louis Vuitton aviator sunglasses and a custom diamond chain with the stones carving out ‘Ronaldinho10’. Icy.

Competition

Art of Champions

Adidas

Every issue, we give away a limited-edition print of an illustrated classic UCL final goal with the magazine to our premium subscribers. We now have a set of all 23 prints – including the latest from this issue – to give away to one lucky winner. Head to our competitions page to throw your hat in the ring.

Read the full story
Sign up now to get access to this and every premium feature on Champions Journal. You will also get access to member-only competitions and offers. And you get all of that completely free!

Wrestling

Punk on the pitch

WWE

Hold on – is that CM Punk’s entrance music?! The WWE star recently cemented his Celtic fandom with a visit to the team’s Glasgow home. Sure, many theorise he may have only become a Celtic supporter to annoy his long-time antagonist Drew McIntyre, a lifelong Rangers fan, but now a love for the Bhoys has got him firmly in a chokehold. “There’s just so much history here,” he marvelled on his recent visit to Celtic Park. His trip is the latest in a string of football and pro wrestling crossovers, with WWE even recently releasing some championship belts in European teams’ colours. NFL players have already made cameos in the ring – could we be about to see Callum McGregor step into the squared circle?

Club scene

Modrić's swan song

Luka Modrić

First there was Wrexham, with the Welsh club’s fairy-tale ascent powered by outside investors and Hollywood royalty Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Now it seems Luka Modrić is getting in on the Cymru action, announcing his investment in Championship side Swansea City. It’s not exactly clear what drew the former Ballon D’Or winner to the south Wales outfit; when asked about the decision, he spoke of the club’s “strong identity, an incredible fanbase and the ambition to compete at the highest level”. Shame Tom Brady didn’t get the memo before putting his money into Birmingham City – clearly, Wales is where it’s at.

Style

Ice-cold 'Dinho

Social media

For those watching closely, Brazil legend Ronaldinho has been slowly cultivating a reputation as a fashion icon in recent years. Aside from numerous collabs with fashion labels, he’s been pictured at various sports games around the world showing off his fondness for jewellery and watches. Which is why our award for the best social post this issue goes to this series of pictures posted by the man himself, sporting a pair of Louis Vuitton aviator sunglasses and a custom diamond chain with the stones carving out ‘Ronaldinho10’. Icy.

Competition

Art of Champions

Adidas

Every issue, we give away a limited-edition print of an illustrated classic UCL final goal with the magazine to our premium subscribers. We now have a set of all 23 prints – including the latest from this issue – to give away to one lucky winner. Head to our competitions page to throw your hat in the ring.

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