Front cover: Michael Laudrup of Juventus
Back cover: Frank McAvennie of West Ham and Scotland
Photo: Soren Lerby of Bayern Munich and Denmark
Milan crisis
1985 - the year under review: How do the giants of Europe and South America stand as they enter World Cup year? Eric Batty and Eric Weil review the 1985 international scene
Eric Weil reports from South America - Fluminense win as Bangu claim they were robbed!
The men who matter (continued from last months for the ones to look out for in the world cup)
The politics of 'Futbol': Spain are one of football's top nations. But domestic politicians have used - and abused - the game. Duncan Shaw reports
Derry create Irish history - How football can bridge a political divide. Michael Nesbitt reports on the return of Derry City… in the League of Ireland
South Korea go to Mexico - From Goto Takeo in Seoul
East European special feature - Lucky Trakia Plovdiv succeed by Stefan Tarras and Robert Alexander
The 'new' Eusebio? Keir Radnedge reports
World Cup a shabby thing says Brian Glanville
Laudrup a revelation reports Keir Radnedge
Rare Paris treat - Diego takes gamble
New year; new hope, new spirit - Derick Allsop reports
World soccer diary - Platini… where now for soccer's superstar? Complied by Robert Alexander
Tough draw for West Germany - reports from Arthur Rotmil
Guarded optimism for French hopes - Andre Duclos reports from Paris
African notebook - El Ahly triumph in Cup Winners Cup reports Bob Pateman
East European review by Terry Bushell - Last-gasp win saves Neftchi
Classified results
World soccer index
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Photo of Alain Geiger of Servette and Switzerland