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Of the many Premier League summer signings to have hit the ground running, one clearly stands out as having made the biggest impact.
Henry Winter|

SOCCER HEADLINES

BEST OF SIFC

There was a timely return to action for Antonee Robinson.
Ben Steiner|
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Guardiola singled out one Man City player who would “absolutely” improve.
Grey Whitebloom|
There’s allegedly unease at the ongoing treatment of the young England midfielder.
Tom Gott|
Manchester United are seeking back-to-back victories, while Bournemouth are aiming to end a six-game winless run.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Maresca’s future as manager has been called into question after his unprompted outburst.
Tom Gott|
The Egyptian superstar’s contract with Liverpool expires at the end of next season.
Amanda Langell|

LA LIGA

One of Barcelona’s summer departures could land the club in hot water.
Tom Gott|
Los Blancos collected three points for just the second time in their last six league matches.
Amanda Langell|
Los Blancos have been in negotiations with the superstar forward for 12 months.
Amanda Langell|
The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.
SI FC Staff|
Alonso is fighting to keep his job at the biggest club in the world.
Amanda Langell|
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MLS

Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba’s retirements have opened things up.
Ben Steiner|
The 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and a two-time Defender of the Year are available in free agency.
Ben Steiner|
Vancouver Whitecaps remain the frontrunner in the Western Conference after their best season in club history.
Ben Steiner|
Every team will need to make some shifts heading into the new year, even the highly flawed MLS Cup champions.
Ben Steiner|
Just days after the 2025 MLS Cup final, the wheels are in motion for transfers.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER

With their new podcast ‘Mewis Squared,’ Sam and Kristie Mewis are looking to break through a saturated media landscape with a sisterly spin.
Jenna Tonelli|
The U.S. women’s national team closed 2025 with a pair of shutouts, but which players cemented their spots under Emma Hayes?
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
Fresh off an NWSL title, the USWNT forward will be a guest on the Manning brothers’ popular Monday Night Football show when the Patriots face the Giants.
Jenna Tonelli|
The 11th edition of the Women’s World Cup will be staged in 2031.
James Cormack|
The latest projections are five years off the initial proposed completion of this expensive build.
Grey Whitebloom|
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TRANSFER NEWS

Premier League clubs flexed their financial muscles to spend over £3 billion on new talent.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Brighton are reportedly demanding in excess of £100 million for their 21-year-old midfielder.
Grey Whitebloom|
Salah clouded his future in more uncertainty with his social media post after the Brighton match.
Grey Whitebloom|
Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, Michael Olise and Eduardo Camavinga are players who could be on the move.
SI FC Staff|

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|

THE BEST EVER

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