The best club side competition in the world is back! The UEFA Champions League has returned so we caught up with seemingly unstoppable Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to see if he can be stopped! We also analysis how Barcelona can be stopped by those who have done it before and even their own Xavi! We also offer an insider’s guide to the Champions League and rundown the highs and lows for Aussies in the tournament.

Elsewhere, we chat to Socceroo defender Paddy Kisnorbo about his World Cup heartbreak, outspoken Dutch coach and FFA advisor Raymond Verheijen explains his methods, we chat to a returning Fred and look at the battles between fans and players from across the world.

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The November issue features:

  • Top 10 footballers’ revolts - Cruyff, Anelka and Big Nev don Che Guevara berets to voice their very strong views
  • The football hippies are coming! - A giant ball, a circular football pitch and sit-ups instead of a coin toss? What is this madness?
  • Michael Lynch - Harry is here! Why FFA want to protect their sponsors and why the fans don’t care about that
  • At the End of the Day: Andrew Cole - The former Manchester United striker on why leaving Old Trafford was his biggest career mistake
  • Simon Hill - The A-League has been a success, but getting the old NSL fans back will take it to the next level
  • One-on-One: Rafa Benitez - The former Liverpool manager answers your questions on his career to date
  • Charlie Davies: the greatest comeback ever - The US striker nearly died, now he’s back playing
  • Youth development part two: England - Do the English care about the kids?
  • Backpass rule - Simple rule change – massive global impact     

Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is looking sharp and he doesn’t even have a ball at his feet. Here, with some exclusive pictures, he talks about the Champions League, rival talent and off-pitch fame

 

How to beat Barcelona
It’s Fergie’s biggest conundrum and the key to winning the Champions League. The few men to have toppled Guardiola’s boys – plus one of Barça’s own – reveal how it’s done

 

Aussie Champions League Highs and Lows
Australian players have a longer history in the Champions League than you might realise – but it is a mixed bag of dizzy highs and humiliating lows. Here’s the best of them…

 


Paddy Kisnorbo
After 14 months out injured, Leeds United and Socceroo defender Paddy Kisnorbo reveals his heartbreak at missing the World Cup last year and his determination to bounce back

 

Raymond Verheijen
Meet Raymond Verheijen – the Dutch coach, and advisor to A-League clubs and FFA, who is not afraid to unleash a verbal volley

 

Fred
The most talented Brazilian to grace the A-League is back. Former Melbourne Victory creator Fred on joining rivals Melbourne Heart and taking on former friends