In der aktuellen Ausgabe von World Soccer

• Prescient or profligate? The Jhon Duran dilemma
  Is the Colombian wasting his career chasing the Saudi riyal, or paving the way for a big future?
• Shifting sands of footballing power
  The battle to host the 2030 World Cup final is the latest example of Europe’s waning influence on the global game
• Creative tension: Haaland and Pep
  The Norwegian is here to stay. How can Guardiola rebuild City around him?
• On the RADAR
  Spotlight on the players and coaches making waves
• 12 MOVES
  you might have missed …
• The month in numbers
  The facts and stats that have caught our eye in the world of football this month…
• Never go back? Nonsense
  How Claudio Ranieri has revitalised Roma in his third spell in charge of his hometown club
• ESM XI
  EUROPEAN SPORTS MEDIA
• A costly mistake or bad luck story?
  Either way, Neymar’s move to Al Hilal proved to be a failure for club and player
• 25 Season-defining stars
  From in-form stars and rising wonderkids to new recruits and revitalised veterans, Jamie Evans highlights the players that could settle the burning questions as the European club season inches towards crunch time…
• 6 of the best South American wonderkids
  Tim Vickery picks out the stars of the recent South American Under-20 Championship
• PLAY LIKE IT’S THE ’90s
  Romania are trying to recreate their golden era by reaching their first World Cup since 1998
• WORLD CUP QUALIFYING CRUNCH TIME
  The upcoming international break will see teams from around the world take a decisive step towards North America 2026
• THE RACE TO JOIN ARGENTINA
  The World Cup holders have almost secured their spot in North America, but who will join them?
• 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
• 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
• 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
• THOMAS TUCHEL’S RIGHT-HAND MAN
  England’s new assistant manager already has a hugely impressive CV
• “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
• 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
• 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
• Pressure on, Pochettino
  Mauricio Pochettino faces his first big test as US head coach with the finals of the 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League
• The road to Saudi Arabia
  2027 Asian Cup qualifying returns in March with the third round group stage commencing
• 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
• 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
• Al Ahly plotting yet another African crown
  Egyptian giants are eyeing their sixth consecutive CAF Champions League final as the knockout rounds begin
• 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
• 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
• ‘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
• Tales from the 211
  Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations – and beyond