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FROM THE ASSISTANT EDITOR
GLOBAL FOOTBALL INTELLIGENCE
The month in numbers • Eye-catching facts and stats from the world of football this month…
Infantino brought back down to earth • Luis Rubiales affair calls time on the best half-year of the FIFA boss’ presidency
BOOKS THIS MONTH
Midfield price inflation • Why central midfielders that can multi-task cost more than ever
On the RADAR • Spotlight on the players and coaches making waves
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
OBITUARIES
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Foden’s time to shine • This is a crucial season for the Manchester City starlet
Italy • Controversy surrounds Roberto Mancini’s departure and Luciano Spalletti’s appointment as his replacement as Italy’s head coach
KI Klaksvik • The first-ever team from the Faroe Islands to compete in the group stage of a European competition
Santi Cazorla • The Spanish magician returns to his hometown club to finally fulfil a lifetime ambition
Omer Atzili • The Israel international becomes the first Jewish Israeli player to join an Arab club
eye witness • Peterjon Cresswell reports
eye witness • Henry Flynn reports
Ones to watch: Europa League • Nick Bidwell takes a closer look at six players who could have a big impact in this season’s Europa League
Ones to watch: Conference league • Nick Bidwell also picks out six players to keep an eye on in this season’s europa Conference league
MADE FOR MUNICH • Harry Kane has wasted no time in settling in at his new German home
From the archives • Back in March 2015, Kane was profiled by World Soccer after his rapid rise through the Tottenham ranks…
Harry Kane • the numbers game
Talentscout
FLOATING ON AIR • After adding the World Cup to her vast collection of silverware, Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati is untouchable
MAKING OF A SUPERSTAR • From humble beginnings to playing for the best club side on the planet, Josko Gvardiol was always destined for the top
In the next issue • World Soccer’s November edition includes a special Copa Libertadores final preview as we look ahead to the big showpiece event of the South American club calendar.
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