The May issue of World Soccer was released this week. This month has the fourth and final part of the magazine's World Cup Preview Guide. Here is a look at this month's issue:
- Cover Story: "Another Fine Mess" - A look at Real Madrid's struggles to build the next super team and what the future holds.
- World Cup Countdown: Profiles of Steven Pienaar (South Africa) & The 32 secret weapons to watch for in South Africa.
- Opinion Pieces: Paul Gardner takes a look at who will protect (and support) Messi during many tough and physical match-ups in the World Cup, while Jim Holden discusses the FA chief Ian Watmore and his attempt to bring true power back to the English FA.
- 2010 World Cup Guide: Part 4 includes detailed analysis of South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Uruguay, and USA.
- Inside Football: A look at UEFA President Michel Platini's recent pledges and decision to stick with the Poland/Ukraine bid to host the 2012 Euros.
- League Previews: For the Brazil, Belarus, Finland, and Iceland.
- Dispatch Updates from England, Holland, Brazil, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, Argentina, and more.
- Talent Scout: Profiles for several up and coming players from Paraguay, Israel, the Ivory Coast, and Denmark.
- 50 Year Celebration: In honor of World Soccer magazine's 50th year they take a look at the 50 most unforgettable matches over the past 50 years.
- Interviews with Barcelona's record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and the new Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa.
- Travel spotlight city - Johannesburg, South Africa.
- World Service: Full recap of the Australian and South African 2009/2010 seasons, as well as the full rosters from each club for the 2010 MLS season.
