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SOCCER HEADLINES

BEST OF SIFC

Of the 19 managers Real Madrid have employed in the 21st century, only two have mastered the art of coaxing as much as coaching which this unique club demands.
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool have failed to win any of their previous three Anfield matches.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Vinicius Junior, Enzo Fernández, Conor Gallagher and Antoine Semenyo all feature in the gossip.
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Everton haven’t won at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League since 1994.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
An enthralling 2025–26 season is nearing its midpoint.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
A romping win over Club Brugge in midweek restored the feel-good factor after a first defeat in 18 and injury woes.
Ewan Ross-Murray|

LA LIGA

Bradley Barcola, Antoine Semenyo, Sergio Ramos, Ibrahima Konaté and many more feature in the gossip.
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Bradley Barcola, Kobbie Mainoo, Federico Valverde, Antoine Griezmann and many more feature in the gossip.
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MUST READS 🔥

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

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|
Some surprise MLS teams have emerged as reported contenders to sign Salah.
Grey Whitebloom|
Inter Miami will be gunning for back-to-back glory with Lionel Messi leading the charge.
Ben Steiner|
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps both discovered their prospective paths to the final.
Grey Whitebloom|

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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TRANSFER NEWS

Premier League clubs flexed their financial muscles to spend over £3 billion on new talent.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The former Real Madrid defender is looking for a new club after leaving Monterrey.
Tom Gott|
Europe’s elite sides are keen to strike a bargain agreement next summer.
Tom Gott|
Manchester United have been implementing cost-cutting measures since 2024.
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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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THE BEST EVER

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