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Los Blancos cannot afford not to strengthen in the center of the pitch.
Jamie Spencer|
There’s plenty to play for between now and the end of the season.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Mandated in-game hydration breaks will also serve another purpose.
Jamie Spencer|
An unspectacular yet composed performance pleased manager Emma Hayes and showcased some intriguing midfield selections.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
Elliot Anderson, Raphinha, Kobbie Mainoo, Nico O’Reilly and more feature in today’s gossip.
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Messi has already turned down one visit to the White House under the previous regime.
Grey Whitebloom|
The actor behind Ted Lasso’s Dani Rojas could make his professional soccer debut in the coming weeks.
Roberto Casillas|
The Mexican striker left Liga MX for Inter Miami during the January transfer window.
Roberto Casillas|
Red Bull New York and Real Salt Lake have turned to youth at the start of the 2026 MLS season.
Ben Steiner|
Darwin Núñez, Elliot Anderson, Alexis Mac Allister and Michael Olise all feature in the gossip.
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Ewan Ross-Murray|
Arsenal splashed the cash on some expensive additions last summer.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Big money is likely to be spent on reinforcements at Old Trafford.
Tom Gott|
The games kept on coming with a dose of midweek action.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The pressure is overwhelming in north London after Crystal Palace’s bombshell win.
Tom Gott|

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The veteran forward is out of contract in the summer.
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Before Los Blancos can look ahead to Man City, they first must face off with Celta Vigo.
Amanda Langell|
Soccer history would have been so different had the Welsh winger moved to Old Trafford.
Jamie Spencer|
Los Blancos are expected to be without at least eight players for their trip to Vigo.
Amanda Langell|
The Catalan giants had a mountain to climb against Atlético Madrid.
Ewan Ross-Murray|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


The USWNT star is hoping to take the younger generation under her wing, just like the veterans of old did for her both on the club and international stage.
Jenna Tonelli|
After a 20 year career in Italy, Girelli becomes the fourth Italian player in the past year to leave Serie A Women for a sojourn to the NWSL.
Jenna Tonelli|
Emma Hayes has called up her strongest possible squad ahead of matches against Argentina, Canada and Colombia.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
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|

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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 great finishers often rely on the brilliance of those operating just behind the forward line.
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