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The 15-time European champions enacted their revenge on Benfica.

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The 2026 season will bring some fresh looks—some far better than others.

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The Gunners can extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.

Alexis Mac Allister, Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Balde all feature in the gossip.

Dominik Szoboslai and Alexis Mac Allister both have contracts with Liverpool until 2028.

Has Mikel Arteta stumbled upon another decisive attacking solution?

The Liverpool star has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in recent days.

LA LIGA

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The midfielder could now miss up to 11 games for Los Blancos.

Barcelona have lost consecutive games and slipped behind Real Madrid at La Liga’s summit after falling foul of the same problem again and again.

Barca lost consecutive games for the first time since early October and are suddenly in crisis.

The battle for the La Liga crown just got blown wide open.

Vinicius Jr’s insight into the inner workings of Real Madrid’s business shows how he has been indoctrinated by Florentino Pérez’s ideals.

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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.

MLS

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The winger’s disciplinary issues have seriously jeopardized his chances of making a third World Cup appearance.

Tracking every MLS club’s total outlay in cash this winter for incoming transfers.

Mexican teams have never hosted matches during Leagues Cup.

The legendary Argentine suffered an injury in Inter Miami’s latest preseason friendly.

Raphinha, Alexis Mac Allister, Bruno Guimarães, Julián Alvarez, Nico Williams and more feature in the gossip.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

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Emma Hayes has called up her strongest possible squad ahead of matches against Argentina, Canada and Colombia.

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?

The assistant captain of Stanford’s women’s soccer team Sammy Smith is a dual-sport star heading to Italy in February.

In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure.

The U.S. women’s national team forward inked a new three-year contract with the Washington Spirit and is likely the first NWSL player to access new funds outside the salary cap.

TRANSFER NEWS

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One of Chelsea summer exits is due back at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

Yan Diomande is expected to be on the move this summer.

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s arrival has brought just one downside.

The two Premier League giants could butt heads over a number of midfield options.

THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD

Quality distribution and composure on the ball is now as important as shot-stopping ability.

The role has been redefined over the years as players look to invert and push into midfield.

The world's best strikers must find a way to get past some outstanding centre backs.

The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.

Supremely talented anchors and deep-lying playmakers often hold the key to success.

Some players make the most difficult position to play look easy.

The great finishers often rely on the brilliance of those operating just behind the forward line.

A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.

Some of the world's elite players operate on the left, terrorising full backs both inside and out.

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

THE BEST EVER

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