World Soccer Magazine - March 2024

In this issue

Remembering Franz Beckenbauer
Special tribute to Der Kaiser.

UEFA Champions League
Knockout round preview and stats.

Opponents then friends: Beckenbauer and Cruyff

Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruyff’s relationship defined an era of football

4 mins

Luigi RIVA (1944-2024)

The great Luigi \"Gigi\" Riva was an old-fashioned sort of football hero, a superstar goalscorer loyal to an unfashionable club who turned down a relentless stream of offers from the giants of Calcio.

3 mins

Der Kaiser

Keir Radnedge pays tribute to Germany's greatest-ever player, Franz Beckenbauer

6 mins

'The concept of the attacking libero suited me down to the ground'

In tribute to Der Kaiser, we re-visit some of Franz Beckenbauer's quotes to have featured in World Soccer interviews over the years

5 mins

O Profesor

Mario Zagallo, the Brazilian \"Professor\" who won four World Cups as a player, manager and assistant coach

6 mins

Ventforet Kofu

Japanese second-tier side advance to Asian Champions League knockout rounds with a second-string team

4 mins

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2023-24 KNOCKOUT ROUND PREVIEW

Turn over now for Nick Bidwell's comprehensive team-by-team guide

10 mins

Never Say Never Again

Bayer Leverkusen are determined to shake off their tag of perennial runners-up

8 mins

The Last Days Of Roma

How Jose Mourinho's time in the Italian capital came to an end

7 mins

THE FIVE-YEAR PLAN

RB Leipzig's as successful strategy to build a women's team as their men's is right on schedule

6 mins

Champions League knockout rounds begin

The last 16 has already begun, with the quarter-finals soon to follow

3 mins

Messi set for MLS spotlight

The Argentine and his Inter Miami team-mates will dominate the MLS headlines in a big year for North American football

3 mins

New-look Ulsan ready to defend title

The reigning K-League champions have rebranded since last season and are the team to beat yet again in 2024

3 mins

Hannes Halldorsson

The former Iceland goalkeeper looks back on his proudest moment in football

3 mins

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World Soccer Magazine Description:

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.