EXTRA TIME +4: Unique Accessories for Yamal and Damage in Paris

EXTRA TIME is back! At Life After Football, we’re extending the weekend with our EXTRA TIME +4 section. Each week, we spotlight four must-see highlights in football, fashion, and lifestyle that deserve your attention. This week, the second release from Noa Lang teaming up with Ronnie Flex, Nathan Aké, Jeremy Doku, and Phil Foden shining in a new campaign, Yamal sporting some very unique accessories for El Clásico, and an exciting collaboration for football boot lovers: Lionel Messi x Bad Bunny.

Damage in Paris

Noa Lang, has dropped his second rap track, “Damage,” now streaming everywhere since Friday. Following the success of “7K Op Je Feestje,” Noano took it up a notch by teaming up with none other than Ronnie Flex. He’s been hyping his fans for weeks, even celebrating recent goals against AZ and PSG with nods to the song. In Paris, he declared “Noano is the baddest,” a line from the track. That night, he posted “Damage in Paris” on Instagram, fueling the hype.

New iconic F50's

Worlds collide as adidas Originals unveils the Bad Bunny & Messi Collection, celebrating the fusion of music and sport with global icons Lionel Messi and Bad Bunny. Messi debuted the new F50 boots in a stunning 6-2 win for Inter Miami, scoring an 11-minute hat-trick. This collection draws from adidas’ archives, featuring the iconic F50 and Gazelle silhouettes, enriched with gold tones honoring Messi’s World Cup and Ballon d’Or wins. Each boot highlights the duo’s bond, showcasing their names, national flags, and Messi’s iconic “10” with a sleek, iridescent soleplate finish.

Shining in El Clásico

In a bold move from Catalonia, Spanish jewelry brand TwoJeys crafted custom braces brackets for Barça’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, ahead of El Clásico. Forget custom boots, how many players sport custom braces? These brackets feature TwoJeys’ iconic star motif in Blaugrana colors, perfectly suited for Barça’s own “starboy.” Founders Biel Juste Calduch and Joan Margarit, both Catalans, proudly backed their team. The result? A 0-4 victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, with Yamal himself finding the back of the net.

City Stars in C.P. Company Campaign

C.P. Company’s Fall/Winter 2024 campaign brings Manchester City style to the forefront, featuring star players Nathan Aké, Phil Foden, and Jérémy Doku. Building on their earlier partnership, the Italian label and City have teamed up again for a sleek new line. Foden rocks the Bi-Film Fisherman Jacket, Aké stands out in the Gore G-Type Reversible Jacket, and Doku brings edge with the Shetland Twill Mille Jacket. This collaboration effortlessly fuses high fashion with the energy of City’s top talent. Check it out!