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The Norwegian fairytale continued with a victory at another iconic European amphitheatre.
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Reigning MLS Cup champions Inter Miami are back from the offseason looking stronger than ever. But the likes of LAFC, Vancouver Whitecaps, San Diego and others will do all they can to derail the Miami juggernaut.
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PREMIER LEAGUE

A new timeline has also been revealed along with an explanation as to why relegation is not on the cards.
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Adama Traoré shoved Marc Cucurella off the pitch and Jean-Clair Todibo throttled João Pedro but Chelsea still earned a larger fine than West Ham.
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At least one club are reportedly braced for a significant UEFA fine.
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Injuries to Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley have exposed fullback issues for Liverpool this season.
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Gabriel came under scrutiny for winning a soft foul when Randal Kolo Muani put the ball in Arsenal’s net for a second time on Sunday.
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LA LIGA

Kylian Mbappé has been indispensable for the record European champions.
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The Frenchman could be the next big name to make the move to the United States.
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Joan Laporta has revealed some fascinating details about his fractious relationship with Messi.
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Real Madrid hold a 1–0 advantage heading into Wednesday’s second leg.
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Aurélien Tchouaméni, Erling Haaland, Sandro Tonali and Yan Diomande all feature in the gossip.
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MLS

The 2025–26 season has been a bruising one for MLS favorites in Europe.
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The defending MLS Cup champions kicked off their season in the worst possible fashion.
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Ricardo Pepi’s broken arm didn’t hold him back from scoring a stellar goal from distance.
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Messi’s frustrations were no doubt inspired by events on the pitch.
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Tai Baribo scored on his D.C. United debut against the Philadelphia Union to start the 2026 MLS season.
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WOMEN’S SOCCER

Emma Hayes has called up her strongest possible squad ahead of matches against Argentina, Canada and Colombia.
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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?
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The assistant captain of Stanford’s women’s soccer team Sammy Smith is a dual-sport star heading to Italy in February.
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In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure.
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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.
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TRANSFER NEWS

The Red Devils will have a number of big decisions to make at the end of the season.
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Chelsea and Liverpool have been tentatively credited with interest in one of the best summer signings of the Premier League season.
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United’s summer quest has been aided by outside forces—although those inside the club could still tear it down.
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Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Gordon, Federico Valverde and Franco Mastantuono feature in the gossip.
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THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD

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

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