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The Gunners will have to get by without the England international at Elland Road.
Amanda Langell|
More tantalising Premier League fixtures grace the schedule this weekend.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
This staple Premier League fixture always produces unrivalled entertainment.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Chelsea haven’t lost to West Ham on home soil since November 2019.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Leeds are aiming to further dent Arsenal’s title aspirations.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The Brazil international has found the back of the net just twice in his last 22 appearances.
Amanda Langell|
Barcelona will try to restore a four point lead atop the La Liga standings to put the pressure on Real Madrid.
Roberto Casillas|
A vast number of key Barcelona players have recently signed long-term contract renewals.
Roberto Casillas|
The 25-year-old was sent off for the first time in his Real Madrid career on Wednesday night.
Amanda Langell|
A tough road in the knockout stage stands between Los Blancos and their 16th Champions League title.
Amanda Langell|

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The defending MLS Cup champions look for their first preseason win of 2026 after opening with a 3–0 loss to Alianza Lima.
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Liga MX teams have won 19 of the last 20 Concacaf titles.
Ben Steiner|
Martin Ødegaard, Andy Robertson, Erling Haaland, Ferran Torres and many more feature in the gossip.
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CONMEBOL’s president has given Inter Miami hope of potential Copa Libertadores participation.
James Cormack|
Harvey Elliott has endured a dismal loan spell with high-flying Aston Villa.
Ewan Ross-Murray|

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.
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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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