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Michael Carrick was left “disappointed” to be without Manchester United’s No. 7.
Jamie Spencer|
Manchester United’s rise up the Premier League table has inspired an intriguing prediction about Champions League qualification.
Grey Whitebloom|
Players from Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool and Man City lead the way on the U.K. tax list for the past year.
Grey Whitebloom|
The comparison made between Michael Carrick and Amorim by Benjamin Šeško offers up some intriguing questions for the future.
Grey Whitebloom|
Arsenal were without their star winger for the 4–0 drubbing of Leeds United.
James Cormack|
Kylian Mbappé’s stoppage time penalty ensured Madrid edged the relegation-threatened Rayo.
James Cormack|
Barcelona have struck a minor victory in the ongoing Negreira case which delighted a defiant Joan Laporta.
Grey Whitebloom|
There could be a race to recover in time for this summer’s World Cup.
Tom Gott|
The two Spanish juggernauts are pushing to sing a promising Spanish talent.
Roberto Casillas|
Marcus Rashford, Jérémy Jacquet, Martin Ødegaard, Joshua Zirkzee and many more all feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|

MUST READS 🔥


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Aitana Bonmatí has cemented her legacy as one of the best women’s players ever.
There are nine MLS teams participating in the 27-club competition.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami picked up a 2–1 win over Atlético Nacional in Colombia on Saturday.
Ben Steiner|
The defending MLS Cup champions look for their first preseason win of 2026 after opening with a 3–0 loss to Alianza Lima.
Ben Steiner|
Liga MX teams have won 19 of the last 20 Concacaf titles.
Ben Steiner|
Germán Berterame joins Inter Miami for a reported fee of $15 million ahead of the 2026 MLS season.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


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|
In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
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.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
Everything you need to know about the tournament, including the clubs competing, the match schedule and more.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|

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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