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Liverpool are back to square one after Marc Guéhi’s Man City move.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Some of Liverpool’s best players of the Premier League era have arrived in winter.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Manchester United have never been so low, while Arsenal and Liverpool are on the rise.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
A number of existing SPL stars are coming towards the end of their contract.
Jamie Spencer|
Liverpool were worthy winners against Marseille on Wednesday but Slot’s comments prompted more issues with the club icon.
Grey Whitebloom|
Acquiring a big-name midfielder is at the top of Los Blancos’ priorities this summer.
Amanda Langell|
Hamstring issues continue to be a thorn in Pedri’s side.
Roberto Casillas|
Three of Los Blancos’ four summer signings have failed to consistently impress in recent months.
Amanda Langell|
Xabi Alonso is out of work just eight months after landing one of the biggest jobs in world football.
Jamie Spencer|
Bellingham’s pointed response was defended by his teammate who denounced all allegations aimed at the England international.
Grey Whitebloom|

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Inter Miami have enjoyed one of the most aggressive offseasons in MLS history.
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Michael Olise, Enzo Fernández, Anthony Gordon, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Dele Alli and many more feature in the gossip.
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One of the world’s most famous club competitions, invites have never been extended to MLS teams.
Ben Steiner|
Nearly one-third of MLS teams will have new faces on the touchline to start the 2026 season.
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The Illig family are set to sell their majority stake in Sporting Kansas City.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


Everything you need to know about the tournament, including the clubs competing, the match schedule and more.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
The USWNT's January camp is always a strange affair, but manager Emma Hayes says that over a year of experimentation might be about to come to an end.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
Back and bigger than ever, here are some picks of the best matches to watch from the NWSL’s 248-game slate.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
The Los Angeles club acquired Sams via a trade with Orlando Pride in exchange for $650,000 intraleague transfer funds.
Jenna Tonelli|
Emma Hayes’s 26-player roster for the upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Chile features players who play their club soccer in the U.S.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|

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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.
SI FC Staff|
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.
SI FC Staff|
The role of the modern day striker varies hugely depending on a team's style of play.
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