I am a footballer first and foremost , but I have a huge interest in fashion and design and I ’ ve always wanted to explore this further .
Adidas is aiming to become more sustainable , trying to use fully recycled materials by 2024 and the joint venture is another step in making the company eco-friendlier .
Speaking on the partnership with the Frenchman , McCartney said : “ I was stuck at how fashion was part of his personality both on and off the pitch , so it was important for this to shine through in the design .” world of fashion and football , showing how we can continue to create with the planet in mind .” The daughter of Sir Paul McCartney and the World Cup-winning midfielder began chatting about the project in May 2020 and it has taken until now to bring it to fruition .
The designer has worked with Adidas for over a decade creating collections made with recycled polyester and nylon , but working on an iconic vegan football boot is a first for her .
She added : “ Creating with the planet in mind is core to the Adidas by Stella McCartney partnership . “ The boot perfectly fuses the
Pogba is no stranger to breaking new ground , from captaining France to their first ever Under-20 World Cup to ( briefly ) becoming the world ’ s most expensive footballer when United signed him for £ 90 million in 2016 .
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