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Julián Alvarez, Rodri, Bruno Guimarães, Robert Lewandowski and Yan Diomande all feature in Wednesday’s gossip.
SI FC Staff|
The Red Devils are currently on the outside of the Champions League places.
James Cormack|
Manchester United were reportedly swayed by interviews with the leading interim candidates.
Jamie Spencer|
The right back will not play again this season after a nasty knee injury.
Jamie Spencer|
Two enticing Carabao Cup semifinal ties beckon with a Wembley trip the prize.
James Cormack|
The deciding match of the Spanish Super Cup has been the scene of historic moments over the last four-plus decades.
Roberto Casillas|
The Spaniard’s reportedly blamed his departure, which is described as a sacking rather than a mutual agreement, on his relationship with the club’s Galácticos.
Grey Whitebloom|
Job security has never been guaranteed for managers during Florentino Perez’s tenure as Real Madrid president.
Roberto Casillas|
Xabi Alonso gave his successor a blueprint of what to avoid in the ensuing months.
Amanda Langell|
The Spaniard lasted 232 days in charge of Real Madrid.
Amanda Langell|

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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.
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|
Obed Vargas has established himself as a key player with the Seattle Sounders in MLS.
Ben Steiner|
Young phenoms enter the camp as others look to prove themselves for the 2026 World Cup squad.
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.
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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.
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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