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FROM THE EDITOR

THE WORLD THIS MONTH

24 latest major transfers • The most recent big-money summer signings…

The inevitability of change • European football’s continuing evolution is as inevitable as it is necessary

BOOKS THIS MONTH

Ten Hag’s United project enters phase two • The Dutch coach has no excuses in his second season at Old Trafford

On the RADAR • Spotlight on the players and coaches making waves

THE WORLD THIS MONTH

SUMMER 2023 LATEST MAJOR MOVES

OBITUARIES

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2023-24 PREVIEW

The favourites

The Heavyweights

The Dark Horses

The Outsiders

Play-Off Contenders

HONEDFOR COACHING • After playing under some of the finest managers of the last 20 years, Xabi Alonso is equipped to succeed as a coach

30 eye-catching transfers • Jamie Evans identifies the summer’s most interesting transfer movements

THE REST

BUFFON BOWS OUT • The iconic Italy goalkeeper finally hangs up his gloves after an extraordinary career

In the next issue

Spanish prize • Glenn Moore reports on another groundbreaking women’s tournament, as Spain overcome England to lift their first major international trophy

WS Team of the Tournament

Drama aplenty

Group by group

A new era for international women’s football • The UEFA Nations League, which kicks off this autumn, could be a game-changer for the women’s international game

2023-24 UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE DRAW

‘THE WAR WILL NEVER STOP US’ • How Ukraine’s women footballers are fighting on

World Service • Exclusive reports from our worldwide network of correspondents

World Cup 2026 qualifying begins • Extra places throws qualifying wide open, but next summer’s Copa America will disrupt things

All change in CAF World Cup qualifying • A new format will determine Africa’s representatives at the 2026 World Cup in North America

THE DRAW

Plenty to play for in 2023-24 Nations League • The re-formatted, third edition of the competition also offers the chance to qualify for next summer’s Copa America

Saudi clubs dominate Champions League build-up • All eyes are on Saudi Arabia after the summer spending spree, but eastern clubs also remain a force ahead of new-look format

Indian Super League continues to grow • For the first time, 12 teams will take part in India’s top flight

Demichelis leads River to the title • Ex-Argentina defender guides former club to domestic league crown in his first senior managerial role

Messi shines in Inter Miami bow • Argentine World Cup winner inspires his new team to Leagues Cup trophy, played between MLS and LigaMX clubs

Ronaldo wins first Saudi trophy • Portugal superstar leads Al Nassr to victory in Arab Club Champions Cup tournament dominated by Saudi Arabian clubs

Football revival • After decades in the...