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From confusing metaphors to fiery insults, sweeping conclusions and touching life lessons, the game’s players, manager and pundits had plenty to say in 2025.
Grey Whitebloom|

HEADLINES

Bradley Barcola, Karim Adeyemi, Raheem Sterling, Joshua Zirkzee, Yan Diomande and more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Some of the game’s greats have flown under the radar by living in the shadow of others.
Barnaby Lane|
Antoine Semenyo, Vinicius Junior, Joshua Zirkzee and Dayot Upamecano all feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Alessandro Bastoni, Rúben Neves, Joshua Zirkzee and Gabriel Jesus all feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Kobbie Mainoo, Nicolas Jackson, Marcus Rashford and Micky van de Ven all feature in today’s headlines.
SI FC Staff|
Safonov enjoyed a heroic penalty shootout in the 2025 Intercontinental Cup, potentially upsetting the established hiearchy in the French capital.
Quentin Gesp|

Bruno Fernandes, Carlos Baleba, Marcus Rashford, Vinicius Junior, Paulo Dybala and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Two of the most successful teams of the past year will meet in the Intercontinental Cup final.
Roberto Casillas|
Manuel Ugarte, Ibrahima Konaté, Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guéhi all feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|

Schedule

Paris Saint-Germain dominated the men’s selections while the women’s was comprised entirely of Spanish and English players.
Jamie Spencer|
The awards ceremony rivals the already handed out Ballon d’Or.
Toby Cudworth|
The best men’s and women’s players, coaches and goalkeepers were crowned at a ceremony in Qatar.
Grey Whitebloom|

Team Leaders

PSG’s attempt to counter-sue Mbappé for €440 million was dismissed in its entirety.
Grey Whitebloom|
Trophies will be handed out in Tuesday’s award ceremony.
Tom Gott|
Mohamed Salah, Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton and Antoine Griezmann all feature in today’s gossip.
Tom Gott|
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS

Real Madrid have received terrible news on the eve of 2026.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The retired Brazilian fullback’s entourage have provided an update on his condition.
Tom Gott|
The Gunners remain on the hunt for no fewer than four trophies this season.
Tom Gott|
There are an array of individual prizes on offer at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.
SI FC Staff|
Six matches have been played in this season’s Champions League league phase.
Ewan Ross-Murray|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

The longstanding adversaries have enjoyed success across the calendar year.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Roberto Casillas|
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Ewan Ross-Murray|