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The fight for the Champions League places is set to go down to the wire.
James Cormack|
Alexis Mac Allister went from ecstasy to agony and back again during a controversial conclusion to Sunday’s 1–0 Liverpool win.
Grey Whitebloom|
The lung-bursting central midfielder has plenty of admirers around the world.
Toby Cudworth|
It took a late goal from Alexis Mac Allister to earn a valuable three points on the road.
James Cormack|
From cult heroes to serial title winners, these 20 goalkeepers represent the very best the Premier League has ever seen.
Barnaby Lane|
The Catalan giants were vastly superior in their latest Camp Nou success.
Roberto Casillas|
Gianluca Prestianni’s agent has provided a forceful update on UEFA’s investigation into Vinicius Jr’s allegations.
Grey Whitebloom|
Barcelona have surrendered top spot in La Liga.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Los Blancos dropped points in La Liga for the first time under Álvaro Arbeloa.
Amanda Langell|
Barcelona must bounce back from successive defeats on their travels.
Ewan Ross-Murray|

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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.
Tai Baribo scored on his D.C. United debut against the Philadelphia Union to start the 2026 MLS season.
Ben Steiner|
The German legend takes on his first full MLS season after joining the Whitecaps midway through 2025.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami open the 2026 MLS season on Saturday against Son Heung-min’s LAFC.
Ben Steiner|
The Loons have not set a debut date for the Colombian superstar.
Ben Steiner|
Messi is still awaiting his first MLS regular-season goal against 11 teams.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


Emma Hayes has called up her strongest possible squad ahead of matches against Argentina, Canada and Colombia.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
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|

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.
SI FC Staff|


Some players make the most difficult position to play look easy.
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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