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PREMIER LEAGUE


The shock arrangement has created a raft of enticing options for the ever-evolving Blues.
Grey Whitebloom|
The Premier League title race reignited this weekend with the table-toppers dropping points.
Roberto Casillas|
The former Man Utd defender went out of his way to criticise Liverpool, whose manager and captain offered unconvincing excused for the defeat to Bournemouth.
Grey Whitebloom|
Three of the competition’s most successful clubs are fighting to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
James Cormack|
The same questions around Arsenal’s frail psychology were spewed up on Sunday.
Grey Whitebloom|
Barcelona never left first gear yet emphatically dominated to return to the summit of La Liga.
Roberto Casillas|
Barcelona are swapping one talented teenage for another while also turning a profit this month.
Grey Whitebloom|
The Spanish giants have acquired few long-term successes in past winter transfer windows.
Amanda Langell|
Barcelona will play at the Camp Nou after eight consecutive matches away from home.
Roberto Casillas|
Los Blancos closed the gap to bitter rivals Barcelona atop the table.
Amanda Langell|

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Adrian Heath played for Everton and several other English clubs before entering the coaching ranks.
Ben Steiner|
The defending MLS Cup champions open the 2026 preseason with a three-match tour of South America.
Ben Steiner|
Gerardo Martino is reportedly poised to raid his former club.
Grey Whitebloom|
Julián Alvarez, Rodrygo, Andy Robertson, Raphinha, Kobbie Mainoo and more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Inter Miami will head to Puerto Rico for their fourth match of the MLS preseason.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


The assistant captain of Stanford’s women’s soccer team Sammy Smith is a dual-sport star heading to Italy in February.
Ben Steiner|
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|
With a short offseason punctuated by international travel, the reigning NWSL champions are prioritizing player health and safety while pursuing more hardware.
Jenna Tonelli|
The USWNT's January camp is always a strange affair, but manager Emma Hayes says that over a year of experimentation might be about to come to an end.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|

TRANSFER NEWS


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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