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HEADLINES

The champions were undone by a resurgent Wolves on Tuesday night, losing 2–1 at Molineux.
James Cormack|
It would be the ultimate soccer fairytale if targets are met.
Jamie Spencer|
A manager who averaged one trophy every 14 games has suddenly come onto the market.
Grey Whitebloom|
The USWNT star is hoping to take the younger generation under her wing, just like the veterans of old did for her both on the club and international stage.
Jenna Tonelli|
Darwin Núñez, Elliot Anderson, Alexis Mac Allister and Michael Olise all feature in the gossip.
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BEST OF SI FC

The league’s 16 clubs have revealed their uniforms for the upcoming season, with each team debuting at least one new kit.
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MLS

The Mexican striker left Liga MX for Inter Miami during the January transfer window.
Roberto Casillas|
Red Bull New York and Real Salt Lake have turned to youth at the start of the 2026 MLS season.
Ben Steiner|
Matchday two is in the books and four teams have now won both games and are yet to concede.
Ben Steiner|
Other American leagues have opened up more ad space in recent seaso
Ben Steiner|
The American second division could be moved from its scheduled 2026 start date.
Ben Steiner|

PREMIER LEAGUE

The Red Devils are aiming to notch their seventh victory from eight games with Michael Carrick in charge.
James Cormack|
The Cityzens will hope to make ground on the league leaders midweek.
James Cormack|
Arsenal’s charge towards Premier League glory continues on the south coast.
James Cormack|
Rodrygo, Ethan Nwaneri, Bradley Barcola and Micky van de Ven all feature in the gossip.
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The world's best strikers must find a way to get past some outstanding centre backs.
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LA LIGA

The Catalans gave it a good go but their cup defense came to a painful end.
Roberto Casillas|
The summer transfer window, 2026 World Cup and the mental health of a luckless 25-year-old have all been inextricably affected by this news.
Grey Whitebloom|
Hansi Flick’s star-studded squad is out for Copa del Rey redemption.
Amanda Langell|
Laporta’s candidancy is not without its complications.
Grey Whitebloom|
The defending Copa del Rey champions come into the clash burdened by a four-goal deficit.
Amanda Langell|

WOMEN’S SOCCER

After a 20 year career in Italy, Girelli becomes the fourth Italian player in the past year to leave Serie A Women for a sojourn to the NWSL.
Jenna Tonelli|
Emma Hayes has called up her strongest possible squad ahead of matches against Argentina, Canada and Colombia.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
The U.S. women’s national team opened 2026 with a pair of big wins over South American opponents, but which players impressed most under Emma Hayes?
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
The assistant captain of Stanford’s women’s soccer team Sammy Smith is a dual-sport star heading to Italy in February.
Ben Steiner|
In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|

TRANSFER NEWS

It isn’t the news that Arne Slot wanted to be hear ahead of next season.
Jamie Spencer|
Vinicius Junior, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Victor Osimhen, Anthony Gordon and many more feature in the gossip.
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Ronaldo’s future after Al Nassr has taken some intriguing twists and turns over recent weeks.
Grey Whitebloom|
Marcus Rashford, Adam Wharton, Luis Súarez and Dominik Szoboszlai all feature in the gossip.
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THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD

Quality distribution and composure on the ball is now as important as shot-stopping ability.
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The role has been redefined over the years as players look to invert and push into midfield.
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The world's best strikers must find a way to get past some outstanding centre backs.
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The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.
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Supremely talented anchors and deep-lying playmakers often hold the key to success.
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Some players make the most difficult position to play look easy.
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The great finishers often rely on the brilliance of those operating just behind the forward line.
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A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.
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Some of the world's elite players operate on the left, terrorising full backs both inside and out.
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The role of the modern day striker varies hugely depending on a team's style of play.
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THE BEST EVER

Lionel Messi, Pele, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona headline the greatest soccer players of all time.
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