World Soccer

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FROM THE EDITOR

FIFA Series to kick-off in March

The month in numbers • Eye-catching facts and stats from the world of football this month…

The reign of Ceferin • The Slovenian will step down as UEFA president when his term ends in 2027

BOOKS THIS MONTH

The AFCON of the century • The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations delivered drama, excitement and quality

OBITUARIES

GOALS we’d like to see again • Our favourite goals from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup

What does the future hold for Gareth Southgate? • This summer’s Euros could be the England manager’s international swansong

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE • 47 Moves That Caught Our Eye This Month

OBITUARIES

ESM XI • EUROPEAN SPORTS MEDIA

Captain America and the comeback kids • Hajduk Split are chasing an historic league title with a mix of youth and experience

Unionistas de Salamanca: the people’s club • How supporters of UD Salamanca rebuilt a football club from scratch

FUTBOL POPULAR

THE SURVIVOR • How Sebastien Haller became an AFCON icon just over a year after recovering from testicular cancer

STAR IN THE MAKING • How an 18-year-old academy graduate became a vital cog in Manchester United’s midfield

South America’s Olympic starlets • Tim Vickery identifies the standout players from the CONMEBOL Olympic qualifying competition, with a tournament review to follow on page 78

THE MAGIC OF THE POKAL • This season’s German Cup has thrown up some remarkable stories. As the semi-finals approach, Nick Bidwell examines the remaining contenders

“We struggle enough with 11 players, imagine with ten” • Gibraltar’s Lee Casciaro discusses his country’s crushing defeat to France, their improved form in the Nations League and the upcoming play-out against Lithuania

“I left something fantastic, but I was also going home to something fantastic” • The Swedish defender talks cult hero status at Leeds United, promotion with Brentford and his Malmo homecoming

New clubs, new signings and a new league • The 2024 American women’s soccer season promises plenty of intrigue – both in the NWSL and its new rival, the USL Super League

Round-up

In the next issue • The May 2024 edition of World Soccer features more unmissable content, as we profile Internazionale striker Lautaro Martinez and identify the 15 most in-demand coaches in world football.

Africa’s ‘miracle’men • Ivory Coast’s rollercoaster ride to the AFCON trophy on home soil defied logic

Shock early exits in knockout stage

Thrills and spills in the opening rounds

The Emirs of Asia • Qatar are crowned continental champions for the second time in a row

Agony and ecstasy

Emotional opening round

Euro 2024 play-offs • With 21 teams already qualified and preparing for Germany, the three remaining European Championship spots are up for grabs in...