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The first set of playoff fixtures reach their conclusion on Tuesday night.

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All 30 MLS teams are gearing up for what promises to be an action-packed, rivalry-filled season.

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The Red Devils remain unbeaten under the returning interim boss.

The Blues have been plagued by poor discipline since the start of the season.

Chelsea and Liverpool have been tentatively credited with interest in one of the best summer signings of the Premier League season.

Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola have been handed some headaches in the coming weeks.

Arsenal thumped Tottenham 4–1 on Sunday but the real test awaits next weekend.

LA LIGA

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The Frenchman could be the next big name to make the move to the United States.

Joan Laporta has revealed some fascinating details about his fractious relationship with Messi.

Real Madrid hold a 1–0 advantage heading into Wednesday’s second leg.

Joan Laporta is running for re-election as Barcelona’s president.

Jude Bellingham has been joined on the sidelines by another Real Madrid midfielder.

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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 defending MLS Cup champions kicked off their season in the worst possible fashion.

Ricardo Pepi’s broken arm didn’t hold him back from scoring a stellar goal from distance.

Messi’s frustrations were no doubt inspired by events on the pitch.

Tai Baribo scored on his D.C. United debut against the Philadelphia Union to start the 2026 MLS season.

The German legend takes on his first full MLS season after joining the Whitecaps midway through 2025.

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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United’s summer quest has been aided by outside forces—although those inside the club could still tear it down.

Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Gordon, Federico Valverde and Franco Mastantuono feature in the gossip.

Ronaldo hasn’t held back in his views on Al Nassr’s transfer strategy.

The Red Devils are on the hunt for a Casemiro replacement.

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.