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Chelsea’s manager was unhappy with Arsenal’s conduct before the Carabao Cup semi-final.
Tom Gott|
The Red Devils are searching for their next permanent manager.
Tom Gott|
Liam Rosenior is yet to taste defeat in the Premier League since taking charge of the Blues.
James Cormack|
Arsenal are back in their groove after three successive victories.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The Villans’ fleeting Premier League title hopes could be fully extinguished on the south coast.
Quentin Gesp|
It has been a miserable start to 2026 for one of Álvaro Arbeloa’s big names.
Tom Gott|
The Catalan giants made light work of their opponents in the reverse La Liga fixture.
Roberto Casillas|
Madrid’s new manager will be forced to adapt at the Mestalla.
James Cormack|
The La Liga table-toppers are aiming to put pressure on their nearest chasers.
Roberto Casillas|
The No. 9 is lighting up Ligue 1 in his first few weeks on loan at Lyon.
Amanda Langell|

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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.
Turmoil at Al Nassr could result in Cristiano Ronaldo looking for a new club in the near future.
Roberto Casillas|
The countdown is on for the end of the Brazilian’s Manchester United career.
Grey Whitebloom|
Is there one more blockbuster transfer left in the career of Cristiano Ronaldo?
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The plan is to capture the Inter Miami megastar in 2027.
Jamie Spencer|
Yet another star once huge in Europe could be on his way to play in the United States.
Amanda Langell|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


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?
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
The assistant captain of Stanford’s women’s soccer team Sammy Smith is a dual-sport star heading to Italy in February.
Ben Steiner|
In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
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.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
Everything you need to know about the tournament, including the clubs competing, the match schedule and more.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|

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.
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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.
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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.
SI FC Staff|
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.
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.
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