Neymar Jr. on the cover of the new Eight by Eight issue An interview with "O Ney", pictures, illustrations, and even a comic. This and more on the latest issue of the American magazine

The American magazine Eight by Eight just dropped the new issue - the eleventh - with the cover story about the man of the moment, Neymar Junior. The Brazilian champion officially announced yesterday by PSG for the record price of 222 million, has been interviewed in Los Angeles by Corey Miller in the cover story titled “The Man who will be king”. Miller commented the experience of interviewing Neymar: “Neymar believes you are fundamentally like him, that you have access to the same bright world that he does.” The story is complemented by photographer Roger Neve’s vibrant images and original paintings by Nathan VanHook, the Senior Footwear Design Director of Nike. The Neymar’s cover photo is the biggest news of this issue because it is the first time that Eight by Eight is using a photo instead of an illustration (but no worry guys, there is plenty of it on the inside). In the cover story is completed by a comic strip by the artist Diego Patiño that recall the craziest game of last season: when Barcellona defeated 6 to 1 Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

For those who are not familiar with Eight by Eight, this magazine is one of the most interesting and complete editorial projects about football, both offline and online. The magazine is based in New York City, issued four times for the year, the editor in chief is Robert Priest while Grace Lee is the creative director. The purpose of the magazine is to tell football stories in a subtle and compelling manner with journalistic insights, great writing and ultra modern aesthetic thanks to the excellent illustrations. In addition, the magazine has a worldwide perspective on football, keeping an eye on the newest trends and collaborating with top brands.

You can buy a copy of this issue or subscribe for the whole year in the Eight by Eight online shop.