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Until coming off last weekend, Szoboszlai had not missed a minute in the Premier League this season.
Jamie Spencer|
Signing a left-sided center back remains the top priority.
Amanda Langell|
Manuel Ugarte, Ibrahima Konaté, Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guéhi all feature in the gossip.
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Mohamed Salah last started a Liverpool game on Nov. 22, now he’s away at AFCON.
Jamie Spencer|
The Red Devils consider it an opportunity that might be too good to ignore.
Jamie Spencer|
Los Blancos finished as the Copa del Rey runners-up last season.
Amanda Langell|
Wednesday’s clash is the first meeting between Los Blancos and Talavera.
Amanda Langell|
The Frenchman needs to find the back of the net four more times to score 60 goals for Real Madrid in 2025.
Amanda Langell|
The awards ceremony rivals the already handed out Ballon d’Or.
Toby Cudworth|
Barcelona were automatically placed in the Copa del Rey round of 32.
Roberto Casillas|
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Aitana Bonmatí has cemented her legacy as one of the best women’s players ever.
Luis Suárez is Inter Miami’s second all-time top goalscorer.
Roberto Casillas|
The USMNT representatives got votes in the Best Player, Coach and Goalkeeper categories.
Jamie Spencer|
The Uruguayan’s contract with the Herons expires at the end of this year.
Amanda Langell|
There are an array of individual prizes on offer at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Lionel Messi’s newest teammate has experience of playing for Man Utd, Real Madrid and Tottenham.
Grey Whitebloom|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


Fans from across the globe had the chance to vote for the Best FIFA Football Awards.
Amanda Langell|
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|
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TRANSFER NEWS


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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