{"id":3306,"date":"2026-08-28T16:29:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T16:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=3306"},"modified":"2026-08-28T16:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T16:29:28","slug":"out-now-world-soccer-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=3306","title":{"rendered":"Out now: World Soccer September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In this issue<\/h3>\n

Regular readers of\u00a0World Soccer<\/em>\u00a0might have noticed how often we\u2019ve mentioned the Ekstraklasa, Poland\u2019s top flight, in recent years \u2013 for its crazy competitiveness, its remarkable stories and interesting characters \u2013 and so, finally, we decided to go over for the opening match of the 2026-27 season and check it out for ourselves.<\/p>\n

That, alongside stories from France, Romania, Wales, Italy and Denmark, is one of several under the radar items we\u2019ve taken a look at in this issue, plus all of Europe\u2019s\u00a0biggest leagues, including 59 players to watch out for this season and a focus in on the turbulence at a host of mega-clubs. Finally, as the world said goodbye to two footballing icons, we paid tribute to Kevin Keegan and Franco Baresi.<\/p>\n

Jamie Evans, managing editor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Contents<\/h3>\n

THE WORLD THIS MONTH
4 In pictures<\/strong>
12 Henry Winter<\/strong> Newcastle United
14 Keir Radnedge<\/strong> FIFA & Infantino
16 Jonathan Wilson<\/strong> Franco Baresi
17 In numbers<\/strong>
18 Moves you might have missed<\/strong>
19 Obituaries<\/strong><\/p>\n

SPECIAL TRIBUTES<\/strong>
20 Franco Baresi<\/strong>
22 Kevin Keegan<\/strong><\/p>\n

EYEWITNESS<\/strong>
26 Poland<\/strong> Wisla Krakow\u2019s top-flight return
30 Italy<\/strong> The Lazio fans on strike<\/p>\n

SEASON PREVIEW<\/strong>
36 England<\/strong>
40 Spain<\/strong>
44 Germany<\/strong>
48 Italy<\/strong>
52 France<\/strong>
56 Portugal<\/strong>
58 Netherlands<\/strong>
60 Scotland<\/strong>
62 Best of the Rest<\/strong><\/p>\n

FEATURES<\/strong>
63 Major clubs, major rebuilds<\/strong>
74 League Focus<\/strong> Romania
76 Ligue 3<\/strong> Restructuring French football
80 Spotlight <\/strong>Luka Vuskovic<\/p>\n

INTERVIEWS<\/strong>
84 Face to Face<\/strong> Luis Binks
88 Face to Face<\/strong> Jordan Hadaway
115 My Biggest Game<\/strong> Lubomir Moravcik<\/p>\n

WOMEN\u2019S FOOTBALL<\/strong>
90 European season preview<\/strong><\/p>\n

WORLD SERVICE<\/h4>\n

94 South America<\/strong> Uruguay, Copa Sudamericana and more
96 Asia<\/strong> Indian Super League, J.League, SAFF Championship and more
98 Saudi Arabia<\/strong> 2026-27 season preview
100 Northern Cyprus<\/strong> Overcoming isolation
101 The Sweeper<\/strong> Tales from the 211<\/p>\n

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