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The pair’s last weekend resulted in surprise FA Cup glory for the Eagles.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The Portuguese boss appears to be relaxing as Man Utd’s form improves.
Toby Cudworth|
Saturday’s late game pits top against bottom in the Premier League.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The Egyptian’s falling out with the club has dominated world headlines.
Toby Cudworth|
A win over Inter Milan in the Champions League must be backed up by the Reds.
Toby Cudworth|
Defeat for Real Madrid could hand La Liga’s champions a healthy lead atop the standings.
Roberto Casillas|
The Englishman’s attitude has repeatedly been called into question.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Los Blancos could be without up to 11 players for their latest away day.
Amanda Langell|
Barcelona welcome Osasuna to the Camp Nou aiming to make it seven straight wins in La Liga.
Roberto Casillas|
The Frenchman has not trained with Real Madrid all week.
Amanda Langell|
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lifted MLS Cup, watched by a global audience of 4.6 million people.
Ben Steiner|
A sold-out crowd witnessed a 3–1 win and a worldwide audience also tuned in.
Ben Steiner|
The retirements of Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets have made life easier for the Herons.
Tom Gott|
The legendary center back is not yet ready to hang up his boots.
Roberto Casillas|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


With their new podcast ‘Mewis Squared,’ Sam and Kristie Mewis are looking to break through a saturated media landscape with a sisterly spin.
Jenna Tonelli|
The U.S. women’s national team closed 2025 with a pair of shutouts, but which players cemented their spots under Emma Hayes?
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
Fresh off an NWSL title, the USWNT forward will be a guest on the Manning brothers’ popular Monday Night Football show when the Patriots face the Giants.
Jenna Tonelli|
The 11th edition of the Women’s World Cup will be staged in 2031.
James Cormack|
The latest projections are five years off the initial proposed completion of this expensive build.
Grey Whitebloom|
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THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD


Quality distribution and composure on the ball is now as important as shot-stopping ability.
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The role has been redefined over the years as players look to invert and push into midfield.
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The world's best strikers must find a way to get past some outstanding centre backs.
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The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.
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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.
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The great finishers often rely on the brilliance of those operating just behind the forward line.
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A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.
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Some of the world's elite players operate on the left, terrorising full backs both inside and out.
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The role of the modern day striker varies hugely depending on a team's style of play.
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