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James Milner continues to fend off Father Time at Brighton & Hove Albion.

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All 30 MLS teams are gearing up for what promises to be an action-packed, rivalry-filled season.

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Bayern’s all-time record appearance-maker had multiple serious opportunities to leave.

The Blues will wear their new sponsored shirts against Burnley on Saturday.

Man City are seeking a fifth straight win as they chase table-toppers Arsenal.

It’s another heavyweight weekend of action, headlined by the North London Derby.

The Blues have won just one of their encounters with promoted teams this season.

LA LIGA

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Barcelona must bounce back from successive defeats on their travels.

Álvaro Arbeloa is yet to be able to call upon a steady defense.

Real Madrid enter Saturday’s game as the La Liga leaders.

The Brazilian is back to his best form after a trying start to 2025–26.

Álvaro Arbeloa’s getting a fine tune out of La Liga’s new leaders.

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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.

MLS

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Messi is still awaiting his first MLS regular-season goal against 11 teams.

Fans will no longer have to pay an extra subscription fee on top of Apple TV.

Philippe Coutinho recently left his boyhood club, Vasco da Gama.

The Eastern Conference will be extremely competitive in 2026.

Son Heung-min and Lionel Messi are set to clash on MLS opening weekend.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

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Emma Hayes has called up her strongest possible squad ahead of matches against Argentina, Canada and Colombia.

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?

The assistant captain of Stanford’s women’s soccer team Sammy Smith is a dual-sport star heading to Italy in February.

In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure.

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.

TRANSFER NEWS

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Sandro Tonali, Julián Alvarez, Marcus Rashford and Antonio Rüdiger all feature in the gossip.

The Bundesliga star in question has already expressed a willingness to fulfil these wishes.

Arsenal and Liverpool were both linked with the same in-form forward.

There is still uncertainty about how long the Liverpool legend will remain at Anfield.

THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD

Quality distribution and composure on the ball is now as important as shot-stopping ability.

The role has been redefined over the years as players look to invert and push into midfield.

The world's best strikers must find a way to get past some outstanding centre backs.

The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.

Supremely talented anchors and deep-lying playmakers often hold the key to success.

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

The great finishers often rely on the brilliance of those operating just behind the forward line.

A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.

Some of the world's elite players operate on the left, terrorising full backs both inside and out.

The role of the modern day striker varies hugely depending on a team's style of play.

THE BEST EVER

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