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Manchester United delivered a brilliant performance that will fuel optimism looking forward.
Jamie Spencer|

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All eyes will be on Manchester United’s next appointment this summer.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Unexpected results handed Mikel Arteta’s Gunners a gap at the top they won’t have expected.
Barnaby Lane|
The Reds’ record against the newly promoted Premier League teams makes for shocking reading.
Grey Whitebloom|
Riccardo Calafiori and Myles Lewis-Skelly have effectively ended his time in north London.
Toby Cudworth|
The potential transfer marks a significant U-turn from what Enzo Maresca was told.
Grey Whitebloom|
It’s become fashionable for former players to take swipes at United’s current crop.
Toby Cudworth|

LA LIGA

Barcelona travel to the Basque country to take on Real Sociedad as they return to La Liga action.
Roberto Casillas|
The potential departure of Vinicius Junior would free up the space and capital to bring the No. 9 to Madrid.
Amanda Langell|
The Catalans previously defeated Real Madrid in the 2024–25 Spanish Super Cup final.
Roberto Casillas|
The superstar winger’s future at the Bernabéu remains uncertain.
Amanda Langell|
The Spanish giants extended their La Liga winning streak to four matches.
Amanda Langell|

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Aitana Bonmatí has cemented her legacy as one of the best women’s players ever.

MLS

One of the world’s most famous club competitions, invites have never been extended to MLS teams.
Ben Steiner|
The Illig family are set to sell their majority stake in Sporting Kansas City.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami would likely need to restructure the current roster model to complete the deal for Berterame.
Ben Steiner|
The former Mexico international rejoined the Houston Dynamo on a one-year contract for 2026
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami have enjoyed an aggressive offseason since winning the MLS Cup, but have yet to secure Tristan Blackmon.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Back and bigger than ever, here are some picks of the best matches to watch from the NWSL’s 248-game slate.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
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|

TRANSFER NEWS

Premier League clubs flexed their financial muscles to spend over £3 billion on new talent.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Chelsea are readying themselves for another winter spending spree.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Manchester United have had mixed success exploiting the winter market.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
News of the 18-year-old’s desire to leave rocked many inside Barcelona.
Tom Gott|

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|

THE BEST EVER

Lionel Messi, Pele, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona headline the greatest soccer players of all time.
SI Staff|