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PREMIER LEAGUE


Liverpool beat Real Madrid in the Champions League midweek to secure successive wins.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Chelsea face Wolves for the second time in two weeks on Saturday.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Manchester City are aiming to clinch a statement victory on Sunday.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Rooney admitted crossing a line with his criticism of Van Dijk during Liverpool’s slump.
Tom Gott|
Arsenal can extend their lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday evening.
James Cormack|
Barcelona have conceded at least one goal in nine consecutive games, their worst run in over a decade.
Roberto Casillas|
Four titles in eight years showed that the core principles could transcend sports.
Roberto Casillas|
Vinicius Junior, Kobbie Mainoo, Marc Guéhi, Rodrygo, Robert Lewandowski and more feature in the gossip.
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The 18-year-old missed seven games for club and country earlier in the season.
Amanda Langell|
Xabi Alonso will be without one of his best players until late November.
Amanda Langell|

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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.
Miami hopes to avoid a first-round exit for the second straight season.
Ben Steiner|
Lionel Messi could fall short of a team trophy in a season for just the second time in his career.
Ben Steiner|
Five of the eight series in the first round will be decided in Game 3 showdowns.
Ben Steiner|
The Portugal captain reminded the public that Argentina had won two World Cups before Messi.
Amanda Langell|
The eyes of the whole planet will be on North America in 2026 for the first 48-team World Cup.
Jamie Spencer|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


Eight teams will face off for the title, with the championship set to take place in San Jose on Nov. 22.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
After breaking several records, we may be witnessing the greatest club in league history.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
Young players took center stage in the penultimate USWNT international window of 2025.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
22 players have been celebrated as the best across both men’s and women’s football.
Tom Gott|
Superstars Zinedine Zidane and Marta go down as legends for their feats on the World Cup stage. But how do they compare to Shohei Ohtani’s monster Game 4 in the NLCS?
Grey Whitebloom, Theo Lloyd-Hughes|

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.
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.
SI FC Staff|
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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