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The Blues were braced for bad news during the January transfer window.
Tom Gott|
The regulations have already been relaxed this season, but not enough for Marc Guéhi.
Jamie Spencer|
The Liverpool boss argued playing attractive football is more important than winning trophies.
Tom Gott|
Arne Slot sat down for a discussion with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and FSG CEO Billy Hogan.
Jamie Spencer|
Manchester United have a storied history when it comes to developing young players.
Jamie Spencer|
Barcelona are hunting a record-extending 33rd Copa del Rey trophy.
James Cormack|
Barcelona’s No. 10 is already one of the best players in the world at just 18 years old.
Roberto Casillas|
Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Enzo Fernández, Sandro Tonali, Rodri and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Barcelona avoided Real Madrid’s fate and continued their quest for a 33rd Copa del Rey title.
Roberto Casillas|
Los Blancos will be without the 22-year-old for at least one month.
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 plan is to capture the Inter Miami megastar in 2027.
Jamie Spencer|
Yet another star once huge in Europe could be on his way to play in the United States.
Amanda Langell|
Sandro Tonali, Jude Bellingham, Enzo Fernández and Tyrell Malacia all feature in today’s gossip.
SI FC Staff|
The fight for the Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off with 11 matches in the first round.
Ben Steiner|
Son Heung-min’s partner-in-crime at LAFC has been the subject of intense transfer speculation.
Grey Whitebloom|

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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