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Chelsea have been without two of their leading performers in recent games.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The Reds left back came close to leaving last summer.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Blues fans did not need extra ammunition to criticise Chelsea’s recent transfer business.
Tom Gott|
Bruno Fernandes has openly said he will leave Old Trafford if the club wants him to go.
Jamie Spencer|
Conor Bradley is not expected to play again this season.
Jamie Spencer|
There’s been a significant change in the Real Madrid dugout.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The Copa del Rey remains Los Blancos’ most illusive trophy in recent years.
Amanda Langell|
The new Real Madrid boss refused to place blame on the players he chose.
Jamie Spencer|
The reigning Copa del Rey champions continue their title defense in Santander.
Roberto Casillas|
Los Blancos crashed out of the Copa del Rey in the round of 16.
Amanda Langell|

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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.
Inter Miami and the rest of MLS teams are building their rosters ahead of the 2025 season looking to dethrone the LA Galaxy.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami had been touted as Werner’s preferred destination.
Tom Gott|
The American midfielder’s contract with Juventus is set to expire at the end of the season.
Ben Steiner|
The 25-year-old would become the latest American in a long line of USMNT players to star for Toronto FC.
Ben Steiner|
The 16-year-old is still searching for his first goal contribution in MLS play.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


The Los Angeles club acquired Sams via a trade with Orlando Pride in exchange for $650,000 intraleague transfer funds.
Jenna Tonelli|
Emma Hayes’s 26-player roster for the upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Chile features players who play their club soccer in the U.S.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
The year ahead is packed with incredible soccer from around the globe, with two international continental tournaments and World Cup qualifiers for the USWNT.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
From England’s Women’s Euro triumph to Arsenal’s stunning run in the Women’s Champions League, here are the biggest stories of the year.
Jenna Tonelli|
SI FC crowns who did it best in the NWSL in 2025, from best goal to unsung hero and more.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Jenna Tonelli|

TRANSFER NEWS


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|

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