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The Blues are no strangers to recruiting young talent.
Tom Gott|
Chelsea take on Pafos and a familiar face in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Grey Whitebloom|
The early call had a huge impact on Man Utd’s victory over Man City.
Tom Gott|
Nwaneri has desperately struggled for minutes under Mikel Arteta this season.
Grey Whitebloom|
Pep Guardiola admitted the Cityzens are “fragile” after a second consecutive bruising defeat.
Tom Gott|
Bellingham’s pointed response was defended by his teammate who denounced all allegations aimed at the England international.
Grey Whitebloom|
The goalkeeper is looking to reignite his career after a back injury.
Tom Gott|
The Brazil international mustered his best performance of the season three days after jeers from Madridistas.
Amanda Langell|
Manuel Ugarte, Yan Diomande, Cole Palmer and Kenan Yıldız all feature in today’s gossip.
SI FC Staff|
The German boss remains one of the best managers currently unattached to a club.
Amanda Langell|

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The Premier League has played hosts to some of the best soccer players ever seen.
Malik Tillman carries the hopes of the USMNT heading into the 2026 World Cup.
The Ballon d’Or has taken on a whole new meaning in modern times, making it arguably the most valuable individual award in sport.
Aitana Bonmatí has cemented her legacy as one of the best women’s players ever.
Inter Miami have enjoyed one of the most aggressive offseasons in MLS history.
Ben Steiner|
Michael Olise, Enzo Fernández, Anthony Gordon, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Dele Alli and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
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.
Ben Steiner|
The Illig family are set to sell their majority stake in Sporting Kansas City.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


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|
The year ahead is packed with incredible soccer from around the globe, with two international continental tournaments and World Cup qualifiers for the USWNT.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
From England’s Women’s Euro triumph to Arsenal’s stunning run in the Women’s Champions League, here are the biggest stories of the year.
Jenna Tonelli|

TRANSFER NEWS


THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD


Quality distribution and composure on the ball is now as important as shot-stopping ability.
SI FC Staff|
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.
SI FC Staff|
The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.
SI FC Staff|
Supremely talented anchors and deep-lying playmakers often hold the key to success.
SI FC Staff|


Some players make the most difficult position to play look easy.
SI FC Staff|
The great finishers often rely on the brilliance of those operating just behind the forward line.
SI FC Staff|
A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.
SI FC Staff|
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.
SI FC Staff|

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