Andy Falcón

Barcelona are wearing special print tonight against Newcastle honouring International Down Syndrome Day and celebrating the talent of Anna Vives, an incredible artist with Down syndrome.

Alexia Putellas sent one of her first 11 Nike Player Edition boots to Mia Hamm along with a handwritten message honoring her impact on women’s football. “Dear Mia Long before I knew where football would take me, you showed me what was possible. I was only seven years old when I watched you rewrite history, the first time the game’s highest individual honor carried a woman’s name. I remember feeling a mix of awe and hope, realizing that someone like me could dream that big too. You didn’t just win titles, you helped make football matter, giving it a place in homes, in hearts, and in an entire country’s imagination. That’s why I wanted to share these boots from my latest collection with you, as a small thank you for opening the path that allowed so many of us dream bigger and believe further. Thank you for lighting the way. Alexia”