World Soccer

Sean Cole charts the rise of Igor Thiago, from the lower reaches of Brazilian football to the top of the Premier League scoring charts – and now possibly the World Cup This article first appeared in the March 2026 issue of World Soccer Brentford specialise in succession planning. The ability to spot and refine raw talent, […]

This article first appeared in the January 2026 edition of World Soccer Magazine Football is a complex game. An action taken in one area to rectify one issue will almost certainly have a knock-on effect elsewhere, which is why any change to the laws of the game should be undertaken with great caution. Take, for […]

World Soccer columnist Henry Winter assesses the entertainment value of this season’s Premier League This article first appeared in the March 2026 edition of World Soccer Magazine The Premier League is the most competitive league in the world. It’s just not the most exciting league this season. Caution is more evident given the high stakes. […]

This article first appeared in the October 2025 edition of World Soccer Magazine The clash between Bodo/Glimt and Tromso is a story of exclusion, isolation and a fierce football rivalry, writes Josh Butler The small Arctic town of Bodo has become accustomed to hosting football teams from around Europe. Home to four-time Eliteserien champions Bodo/Glimt, […]

Henry Winter sits down with Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui to discuss the World Cup, keeping Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United in the Premier League, and returning to England… Julen Lopetegui is a curious head coach to evaluate. He gets criticised at times, didn’t last long at West Ham United last season, yet left […]