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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...