AC Milan Star Rafael Leão's Featured and Signed Copy Set to Debut at L'Officiel Coffee
The latest Summertime Issue of L'Officiel Hommes Italia features the renowned Portuguese professional footballer Rafael Leão, who has over 7 million followers on Instagram. Since 2019, Rafael Leão wears the prestigious number 10 jersey for AC Milan, a symbol inherited from legendary players who made an indelible mark on the club's history. Beyond his talents on the football field, the 26-year-old Portuguese superstar is also actively pursuing other passions. Under the pseudonym Way 45, he explores his love for music, while through his streetwear brand Son Is Son, he expresses an urban aesthetic that reflects his personal background and experiences. Just a few weeks after helping Portugal win the Nations League, the champion shares his story and reveals his vision of the world in the latest L'Officiel Hommes Italia issue. Rafael enjoys a good reputation globally, including in Asia. He will represent AC Milan at a world-class sporting event in late July at The Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, alongside three other top Premier League teams — Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham, bringing an exciting feast for Hong Kong fans.
Beyond his feature on the L'Officiel Hommes cover, Rafael also personally signed a copy of this issue, which will be prominently showcased at L'Officiel Coffee Japan soon. This not only provides fans in Asia with a unique opportunity to connect with him, but it continues a tradition following Michelle Wai, the lead actress of the AMTD-produced film The Last Dance and cover star of L'Officiel Hong Kong's February 2025 issue, who previously presented her signed L'Officiel magazine to L'Officiel Coffee. L'Officiel Coffee aims to create a space that connect prominent figures from the worlds of fashion, film, sports, and other industries, serving as a platform to celebrate and amplify the authentic voices of L'Officiel and offer visitors an exciting space to explore and experience the latest trends and inspiring stories firsthand.
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