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Two stoppage-time goals swung a contest which exposed some tricky transfer questions for Man Utd next summer.

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BEST OF SI FC

The Reds have lost more games than they did throughout 2024–25.

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Some late shopping in the January window will put the Boxing Day sales to shame.

Clubs across Europe will be scrambling until the deadline to get deals over the line.

Michael Carrick has been tipped to reunite with a familiar face.

Time is running out for the Gunners before Monday’s transfer deadline.

PREMIER LEAGUE

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Reports claim Man Utd even failed with a late bid of their own.

Manchester United’s rise up the Premier League table has inspired an intriguing prediction about Champions League qualification.

There are bound to be some Deadline Day surprises to conclude the January transfer window.

Players from Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool and Man City lead the way on the U.K. tax list for the past year.

The comparison made between Michael Carrick and Amorim by Benjamin Šeško offers up some intriguing questions for the future.

LA LIGA

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The midfielder went down clutching his hamstring against Rayo Vallecano.

Obed Vargas is reportedly in talks with La Liga giants after early-career success with Seattle Sounders FC.

The two Spanish juggernauts are pushing to sing a promising Spanish talent.

Marcus Rashford, Jérémy Jacquet, Martin Ødegaard, Joshua Zirkzee and many more all feature in the gossip.

Los Blancos have only won two of their last seven games against Rayo Vallecano.

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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 Vancouver Whitecaps situation in their market has reached concerning levels ahead of the 2026 season.

There are nine MLS teams participating in the 27-club competition.

Inter Miami picked up a 2–1 win over Atlético Nacional in Colombia on Saturday.

The defending MLS Cup champions look for their first preseason win of 2026 after opening with a 3–0 loss to Alianza Lima.

Liga MX teams have won 19 of the last 20 Concacaf titles.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

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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?

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.

Everything you need to know about the tournament, including the clubs competing, the match schedule and more.

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.