Questions surrounding the mercurial French forward will grow ever louder if he posts another season without a major trophy. With the countdown to the 2026 World Cup firmly on, The Game Magazine columnist Andy Murray wonders if Mbappe has already had his peak.
The Playbook: A Sports Imagery Edition
Capturing the action, emotion, and stories that define the game.
The Inside Track- Interviews

Marcelo Guelber Góes on Capturing Football’s Defining Moments: An Interview
Explore the journey of Marcelo Guelber Góes, an award-winning sports photographer, as he shares insights on capturing iconic moments in football, overcoming challenges, and the future of photography in the age of AI.

What Makes Formula 1 Photographs Stand Out in Media Coverage? Reflections by Matthew Debono from IMAGO
Working as a bridge between photographers and customers who buy and select Formula 1 photos gave Matthew Debono a unique perspective and skill set. In this must-read interview for photographers and customers, he shares an inside look at Formula 1 photography and what makes photos stand out.

Documenting Glory at Real Madrid with Alex Pérez: Where Dreams Turn Reality
Wrapped in white robes, Real Madrid has been at the pinnacle of football for almost a whole century. The multitude of fame and accolades has shaped entire generations, right up to today. Iconic tales have been told, and players immortalized themselves in the heart of Spain’s capital. The Game Magazine spoke with someone who is right there, up close on the sidelines of the legendary Santiago Bernabéu, Alejandro Pérez Poza.

Sports Visual Storytelling with Jared Martinez
In an interview with The Game magazine, sports photographer Jared Martinez reveals his journey into photography and how his passion for storytelling led him to pursue an international professional career capturing the essence of athletes around the world.
Narrative Perspectives – Articles

Kylian Mbappé: What shaped the French star from Bondy to Madrid?
Questions surrounding the mercurial French forward will grow ever louder if he posts another season without a major trophy. With the countdown to the 2026 World Cup firmly on, The Game Magazine columnist Andy Murray wonders if Mbappe has already had his peak.

Jamal Musiala: The Making of Germany’s New Football Icon
When Germany won the tug-of-love with England for the Bayern Munich attacker’s international affections, they secured the services of arguably Europe’s most promising young forward. The Game Magazine columnist Andy Murray investigates how Jamal Musiala got here.

Lamine Yamal: Is Barcelona’s ‘New Messi’ Already the World’s Best Player?
The teenage Barcelona prodigy from working-class Rocafonda is football’s next generational talent and arguably already the world’s best player. The Game Magazine’s columnist Andy Murray wonders if the World Cup is the moment Yamal takes over from former bather-in-chief Lionel Messi.

Messi vs. Ronaldo: Who Is the GOAT?
It’s the debate that has kept the internet alive for two decades and shows no signs of slowing down.
The Game Magazine columnist Andy Murray attempts to pick a winner: Who Is the GOAT?

