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Two Premier League big-hitters clash in Sunday’s late kick-off.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Wins over Manchester City and Arsenal have raised spirits in the North West.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The Gunners will have to get by without the England international at Elland Road.
Amanda Langell|
The veteran winger is reportedly prepared to slash his wage demands.
Tom Gott|
The Blues risk causing further anger across the BlueCo sphere.
Tom Gott|
Los Blancos have only won two of their last seven games against Rayo Vallecano.
Amanda Langell|
The Poland international is in the final six months of his current contract.
Tom Gott|
Barcelona will try to restore a four point lead atop the La Liga standings to put the pressure on Real Madrid.
Roberto Casillas|
Marcus Rashford, Dayot Upamecano, Yan Diomande and Arda Güler all feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
A vast number of key Barcelona players have recently signed long-term contract renewals.
Roberto Casillas|

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Inter Miami picked up a 2–1 win over Atlético Nacional in Colombia on Saturday.
Ben Steiner|
The defending MLS Cup champions look for their first preseason win of 2026 after opening with a 3–0 loss to Alianza Lima.
Ben Steiner|
Germán Berterame joins Inter Miami for a reported fee of $15 million ahead of the 2026 MLS season.
Ben Steiner|
Martin Ødegaard, Andy Robertson, Erling Haaland, Ferran Torres and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
CONMEBOL’s president has given Inter Miami hope of potential Copa Libertadores participation.
James Cormack|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


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?
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
The assistant captain of Stanford’s women’s soccer team Sammy Smith is a dual-sport star heading to Italy in February.
Ben Steiner|
In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
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.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
Everything you need to know about the tournament, including the clubs competing, the match schedule and more.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|

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