From Queens to Brooklyn to the cracked concrete of Manhattan, New York footy moves in every language. Spanish. Haitian Creole. Arabic. Portuguese. French. Wolof. Strangers become teammates the moment the ball rolls.
And somewhere between matches, a can cracked open on a park bench. Passed around. Shared. A ritual that lingers long after the final whistle.
A story about football, sacrifice, reception, and the small miracles that build unity in the city. It's Pablo's Mate.
See it in print in ISSUE 8.
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Left Footed Volley Challenge with @pablosmate
Amazon weekend with @abfcsports and @puma.usa
Note: volley results are not indicative of on-field performance
#footy #streetfootball #artbaselmiami
CHOPPIN IT UP WITH THE BODEGA TRUCK
With a brick and mortar spot in BK and a mobile unit that serves the entire city, Bodega Truck goes the extra mile to bring the people delicious bodega classics!
Shot and edited by @prodbylume 🤝
CHOPPIN IT UP WITH ST JAMES DELI
Astoria locals claim this may be the best Mexican food in NYC 👀 Hay que apoyar los latinos!
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NEW YORK — YOU’RE OFFICIALLY INVITED 🌎⚽️🔥
The World Cup fever is here, and we’re bringing the community together with the Diaza Cup.
We’re raffling off 2 tickets to the World Cup, connecting businesses, teams, creators, and athletes, and creating a space to network, compete, and build real relationships within our community.
📍Socceroof Sunset Park
🗓️ May 16 • 11AM–4:30PM
Free Entry. Make sure to RSVP through Diaza’s link in bio and come spend the day with us. You do not want to miss this one 👀🔥
Let’s play, connect, and grow together. See you there 🏆
#DiazaCup #WorldCup #NYCEvents #Networking #SoccerCulture FootballCommunity Diaz
CHOPPIN IN UP WITH BREAD & BUTTER
Located just blocks away from the McCarren Park soccer pitch (home of the CCC) this Williamsburg favorite knows ball.
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CHOPPIN IT UP WITH GO NATURAL HEALTH
This Sunnyside staple knows that health is wealth, on and off the pitch. Will Peter’s ginger shots fuel be fiery enough to fuel their team to the champions arch this July!?
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CHOPPIN IT UP WITH ICONIC MAGAZINES
Thirty years of keeping New York City informed, entertained, and connected to the world’s biggest moments in culture.
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WELCOME - @pablosmate
Cracking open a can all over NYC has become a stable in between matches as it gets passed around till the final whistle.
See them play May 16th.
One more team left…
#TheDiazaCup #PablosMate #BeDifferentBeDiaza
CHOPPIN IT UP WITH HAJJI’S CHOPPED CHEESE
The CCC was created to showcase the hustle that defines NYC through the small businesses that keep us running every day.
In this new series, we meet the legends behind the beloved bodegas that will be represented on the field at this summer’s Chopped Cheese Classic soccer tournament.
Episode 1: Hajji’s Chopped Cheese
Shot and edited by @prodbylume 🙏