We speak to "The Flea" about the finest year of his career at the Nou Camp and look ahead to the World Cup with Argentina next year. After 38 goals and 16 assists last season as Barcelona swept the board with the treble, there is no doubting who is the world number one.

 The October issue also features the following: 

  • A-Z Of The New Season - 26 reasons why you won't want to miss a minute, including interviews with Arshavin, Ancelotti, Owen and Macheda.
  • Scott Chipperfield - The Socceroos regular on his transformation from school bus driver to Champions League and World Cup footballer.
  • Out Of Africa? - We ask if the problems at the Confeds Cup are a sign of things to come at the World Cup next year, includes South Africa travel tips.
  • How To Win The World Cup - Brazil's secret dossier exposed.
  • Sexy Football - Meet the sexiest female footballer on the planet - Brazilian Laisa.
  • Elton John - The Watford glory years with rocket man Elton John.
  • Mark Schwarzer - The Socceroos' number one on the long haul of the EPL season.
  • Simon Hill - The case of Alfie Littler,  a Queenslander being denied a professional contract by red tape.
  • Michael Lynch - Why club continuity and familiar faces are a comfort to the A-League's fan base.
  • Pimp My Boots - We get some modified green and gold adidas boots.
  • Leeds United - Why watching Leeds in England's third tier isn't all bad.
  • More Than A Game - Did a game between Honduras and El Salvador really start a war?
  • Steve Claridge - Mulit-club striker answers fans' questions.
  • Plus - a round-up of the month that was in the A-League and around the world.  

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