All those lovers of grass roots football, make sure you get your hands on the May issue of FourFourTwo, on sale now. We've upped our state league coverage in recognition of the huge role that it plays in developing our stars of tomorrow.

You just have to read all the reports of A-League clubs courting state league players to know that's true. We've picked 10 players who will be under particular scrutiny from the pro scouts in our annual "10 Best Players Outside The A-League" feature. Essential reading for anyone interested in emerging talent.

Richard Cann
Deputy editor, Australian FourFourTwo

May Issue of FourFourTwo On Sale Now!

in the mag
This month we talk exclusively to the greatest young player in the world, Barcelona's Lionel Messi, as well as Socceroo Carl Valeri. We're also proud to unveil our new state league section, so you can immerse yourself in grass roots football and discover the stars of the future. Fittingly it's that time of year again - we pick the 10 best players outside the A-League. We tipped Roddy Vargas, Michael Zullo and Tahj Minniecon in the past, so don't bet against a few of these lads making it too... Get your copy now.

Four... things you must know about the week in football

Australia News
Farina: Stay Away, Harry...For Now
EXCLUSIVE: While many are getting excited by the prospect of Harry returning to light up the A-League (or at least employ some of our physios, former Socceroo boss Frank Farina does not want to see the Socceroo talisman playing here in the foreseeable future.

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Australia News
Now Adam's Off As Jets Rebuild
It looks like the Jets will lose another key member of its A-League winning side with star defender Adam Griffiths set to quit the club as he flies off to Europe in search of a new deal. It's not all bad news though with several signings on the horizon.

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Australia News
Back Blow Forces Aloisi To Quit
Wellington Phoenix skipper Ross Aloisi will quit all football after a serious ongoing back injury forced him to end his career. Read what Ross had to say about his decision in his exclusive column in the May issue of FourFourTwo.

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Australia News
Milligan Will Not Be Back
EXCLUSIVE: Mark Milligan is still deciding on a new club after his acrimonious split with Sydney FC, but sources say the inspirational Olyroo skipper is “100% committed” to playing abroad.

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Four... things we loved this week

World News
Ronaldo's Wondergoal
If you doubted that Cristiano Ronaldo's a footballing genius, then check this out. Twinkle toes' goal against Aston Villa has got to be a goal of the season candidate.

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Australia News
Matildas To Face World's Best
The Matildas have been drawn against big guns USA and Brazil in the 2008 Peace Cup in June, in what is shaping as a busy year for our girls. Be sure to watch out for the Matildas' road to the World Cup doco that will screen in the lead up to the Asian Cup in late May, and all eyes will be on the women's A-League which looks like it will kick off in September!

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Australia News
Mariners Sign Macallister
Another young star is coming home. Central Coast Mariners have swooped to sign Dylan Macallister from top Norwegian club FC Lyn Oslo for the next two years, bringing home 1999 FIFA Under-17 World Cup star.

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Australia News
Suncorp's Socceroo Sizzler
EXCLUSIVE: Get ready Brisbane, it looks like World Cup qualifying is coming to Suncorp Stadium! The Socceroos' home tie against Iraq will be held in the northern capital, while the FFA has also announced a match against Ghana in Sydney in May.

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Two... things that made us laugh

Australia News
'Don't Bully Viduka' - Farina
Bully Viduka? We'd like to see that. Good luck Pim, but our money is on Mark doing whatever he wants whether that's in the Green and Gold or in black and white stripes...

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World News
Fury Over Fans' Banner
Well, it's not exactly funny, but the idea that someone would bring along a banner like this is bizarre. Imagine this banner being held up at an A-League game... who would it be aimed at - Tasmania doesn't have a franchise and it would be inhospitable to do that to travelling Kiwis! Those crazy French fans...

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