What's in the issue

We provide team-by-team analysis ahead of the Champions League knockout rounds, and highlight stars to watch in the Europa League and Conference League. We also pay tribute to three true football icons – Beckenbauer, Zagallo and Riva – preview the new seasons in the US, Japan and South Korea, profile shock title chasers Girona and Bayer Leverkusen, and round-up the January transfer window.