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In this issue

Henry Winter The Jhon Duran-Saudi dilemma
Keir Radnedge 2030 World Cup final hosts
Jonathan Wilson Creative tension: Haaland and Pep
South American Under-20 stars

The return of the king

Neymar re-joining Santos is the biggest return to Brazilian football in exactly 30 years, since Romario turned his back on Barcelona at the start of 1995 and signed for Flamengo.

8 mins

The cradle of Spanish football

Spanish football is a rich and vibrant tapestry: the grandeur of El Clasico giants Real Madrid and Barcelona, a plethora of academies producing glittering talent, and a reinvigorated national team boasting a European Championship trophy.

6 mins

Power struggles in Belgrade

The brutalist, concrete exterior of the Partizan Stadium seamlessly matches the atmosphere on a grey mid-February afternoon in south Belgrade. Flecks of snow and a sense of tension are in the air.

6 mins

South American wonderkids

Tim Vickery picks out the stars of the recent South American Under-20 Championship

3 mins

PLAY LIKE IT'S THE '90s

Romania are trying to recreate their golden era by reaching their first World Cup since 1998

7 mins

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING CRUNCH TIME

The upcoming international break will see teams from around the world take a decisive step towards North America 2026

2 mins

THE RACE TO JOIN ARGENTINA

The World Cup holders have almost secured their spot in North America, but who will join them?

3 mins

HOW MUCH HOME ADVANTAGE IS TOO MUCH?

The question of home advantage is a contested point in South America, where vast distances and differing conditions often make life hard for the visitors. So far in this campaign there have been 32 home wins and ten away and that 3:1 ratio is standard in the continent's World Cup qualifiers.

1 mins

DEFINING PERIOD AHEAD

March's pivotal group stage qualifiers will bring the finish line into sight for some African nations, while leaving others trailing further back

3 mins

CAN GHANA BOUNCE BACK?

Ghana could find redemption from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying disaster sooner rather than later as a place at the next World Cup finals beckons.

1 mins

ALL CHANGE ACROSS ASIA

A number of new teams are competing for a World Cup spot, and a number of new faces are taking their places in the dugouts

3 mins

ASIA'S CHOKERS NO LONGER?

Its almost a cliché in Asia that Uzbekistan are the continent's chokers but the label could soon be removed forever. The Central Asians have managed to avoid going to the World Cup just when it was within reach. The first near-miss came in the continental play-off for the 2006 World Cup, when a win against Bahrain would have meant a final elimination match against Trinidad & Tobago. That failure — two draws but a defeat on away goals — was painful enough but, in 2014, the team missed out on an automatic spot by virtue of the narrowest goal-difference margin and then, in 2018, a victory over South Korea at home in the final game would have meant a place in Russia.

1 mins

TUCHEL'S ENGLAND KICK THINGS OFF IN EUROPE

With most of Europe's other leading nations involved in the Nations League quarter-finals, the Three Lions dominate the World Cup qualifying spotlight

3 mins

THOMAS TUCHEL'S RIGHT-HAND MAN

England's new assistant manager already has a hugely impressive CV

7 mins

"I've not retired. If the federation call, I'll pick up"

The Bosnian discusses his future, life as Everton's back-up goalkeeper, and not giving up on international football

5 mins

History beckons in Champions League

Real Madrid are aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in their history, while an unprecedented three English clubs have made it to the last eight of the UEFA competition

3 mins

Nations League crunch time

Eight teams are bidding for a spot in June's UEFA Nations League finals, while several other countries are fighting for promotion or relegation

4 mins

Pressure on, Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino faces his first big test as US head coach with the finals of the 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League

3 mins

The road to Saudi Arabia

2027 Asian Cup qualifying returns in March with the third round group stage commencing

3 mins

FIFA's new Club World Cup adds uncertainty to Brazilian title race

The Brazilian championship has become increasingly predictable, but a mid-season interruption may make it less so this year

3 mins

Chaotic finale overshadows inaugural Elite league stage

Shandong Taishan's final-day withdrawal undermines the Asian Champions League Elite's first season under the new format

3 mins

AI Ahly plotting yet another African crown

Egyptian giants are eyeing their sixth consecutive CAF Champions League final as the knockout rounds begin

3 mins

OFC Champions League ready for kick-off

However, the introduction of a new competition in Oceania means the latest edition of OFC's premier club tournament begins amid some uncertainty

3 mins

A ground-breaking new home for Taiwanese football

The island's first-ever purpose-built football stadium could be the start of a new era for the sport in Taiwan

3 mins

'This is only the beginning'

Thanks to artificial intelligence and an ambitious coach, Samoa's women have an exciting future – starting with this year's Under-17 World Cup

2 mins

Tales from the 211

Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA's 211 member nations - and beyond

2 mins

Read all Stories from World Soccer

World Soccer Magazine Description:

Publisher: Kelsey-Media

Category: Sports

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

World Soccer Magazine is an English-language football magazine, published by Kelsey Media. The magazine was established in 1960 and is the oldest continually published football magazine in the United Kingdom. It specialises in the international football scene. Its regular contributing writers include Brian Glanville, Keir Radnedge, Sid Lowe and Tim Vickery.

World Soccer Magazine is a popular read for many football fans who want to stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments in the world of football. It is also a good source of inspiration for finding new teams and players to follow.

Here are some of the things you can expect from World Soccer Magazine:

* In-depth coverage of the international football scene

* Interviews with top players and managers

* Features on the latest football trends

If you're looking for a magazine that will help you stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments in the world of football, then World Soccer Magazine is a good choice. Subscribe today and start enjoying the in-depth coverage, interviews, and features!

Here are some of the things that make World Soccer Magazine special:

* It's the oldest continually published football magazine in the UK.

* It has a team of expert writers who provide insightful and entertaining coverage of the international football scene.

* It's a great source of inspiration for finding new teams and players to follow.