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From chic to shabby, “Grandpa tops” to “adverts for Dunhill,” former British Vogue fashion director Venetia Scott ran her expert eye over the style choices made by the division’s managers.
Grey Whitebloom|

SOCCER HEADLINES

BEST OF SIFC

The Red Devils focused on frontline additions in the summer—and seemingly spent well.
James Cormack|
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PREMIER LEAGUE

The Carabao Cup quarter-final on Dec. 23 has forced a change to the domestic calendar.
Tom Gott|
Fitness concerns were behind Federico Chiesa’s last rejection of an Italy call-up.
Tom Gott|
The Belgian midfielder will miss some significant games after the international break.
Tom Gott, Toby Cudworth|
The Red Devils also provided an update on Casemiro after his injury at the weekend.
Tom Gott|
One Liverpool player has earned Guardiola’s full endorsement.
James Cormack|

LA LIGA

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pelé and Diego Maradona headline the best forward-thinking players of all time.
Barnaby Lane|
Messi’s cryptic message on social media has sparked a wave of speculation.
Tom Gott|
Xabi Alonso has three fresh injury concerns to manage this month.
Grey Whitebloom|
Ibrahima Konaté, Adam Wharton, Fermín López, Kobbie Mainoo and more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Hansi Flick’s record after 50 La Liga games is up there with the some of Barcelona’s best managers.
Roberto Casillas|

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MLS

Messi has opened up about becoming a “burden” for Argentina.
Grey Whitebloom|
Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba’s imminent departures have posed fresh questions.
Grey Whitebloom|
The quest for MLS Cup glory continues after the November international break.
Amanda Langell|
Messi has been linked with a short-term loan away from Inter Miami to maintain his fitness before the 2026 World Cup.
Grey Whitebloom|
Some of the biggest stars in MLS stood up to be counted in the first round best-of-three series.
Ben Steiner|

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

Premier League clubs flexed their financial muscles to spend over £3 billion on new talent.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The buy option in Rashford’s loan deal from Man Utd may be too steep for Barcelona to trigger.
Grey Whitebloom|
Lamine Yamal, Declan Rice, Rafael Leão, Scott McTominay, Rodrygo and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Erling Haaland, Kobbie Mainoo, Adam Wharton and Sandro Tonali feature in today’s gossip.
SI FC Staff|

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|