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The Egyptian’s outburst has sparked a civil war at Anfield. With the Premier League champions in crisis, they must back the right horse to move forward.
Henry Winter|

SOCCER HEADLINES

BEST OF SIFC

It was another stellar week for leading light Christian Pulisic.
Ben Steiner|
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Dowman has played his last Champions League match for Arsenal until February, at the very earliest.
Grey Whitebloom|
Moisés Caicedo has been exceptional for Chelsea this season.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Salah has been nominated for a prestigious individual award just as he’s in the midst of a stormy standoff with Arne Slot.
Grey Whitebloom|
Fitness problems continue to plague Mikel Arteta.
Tom Gott|
The Argentine’s feelings about leaving Old Trafford are plain for all to see.
Tom Gott|

LA LIGA

Xabi Alonso could be without his star player for the most important game of his Real Madrid career.
Grey Whitebloom|
The draw has been completed for the 2025–26 Copa del Rey round of 32.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The Clásico rivals are always regarded as the tournament favorites.
Tom Gott|
Los Blancos have won just two of their last seven matches.
Amanda Langell|
The Brazil international only lasted 24 minutes against Celta Vigo on Sunday evening.
Amanda Langell|
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Aitana Bonmatí has cemented her legacy as one of the best women’s players ever.

MLS

Inter Miami’s MLS Cup win over Vancouver Whitecaps was the latest feather in Messi’s cap.
Ben Steiner|
A handful of Major League Soccer sides could rival Saudi Arabia for Salah’s signature.
Tom Gott|
Bradley Barcola, Kobbie Mainoo, Federico Valverde, Antoine Griezmann and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Only seven male players have ever achieved the rare feat since the inception of the Ballon d’Or almost 70 years ago.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Salah’s Liverpool future is hanging in the balance after a fiery outburst from the sidelined forward.
Barnaby Lane|

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|
Wharton’s clear career ambitions have been laid out by his agent.
Grey Whitebloom|
Liverpool have been urged to return to the transfer market for Guéhi in January.
Grey Whitebloom|
Some Liverpool reunions could be on the cards if Salah follows through on his threat to leave Anfield.
Grey Whitebloom|

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

THE BEST EVER

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