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There are unusually still five teams left in the competition.
Jamie Spencer|

SOCCER HEADLINES

BEST OF SIFC

The Italian manager’s refusal to elaborate on his surprise criticism has only added to the uncertainty.
Tom Gott|
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Enzo Maresca rested several key players ahead of Saturday’s London derby.
James Cormack|
Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona are among the sides chasing the England international.
Tom Gott|
Alexander Isak remains doubtful to feature when Liverpool host Aston Villa.
Tom Gott|
Mikel Arteta rested multiple key players in midweek ahead of Saturday’s trip to Turf Moor.
James Cormack|
The Red Devils have won their last three Premier League matches.
Ewan Ross-Murray|

LA LIGA

The Spaniard’s sending off against Real Sociedad was heavily scrutinized.
Roberto Casillas|
Barcelona’s decision could have serious repercussions throughout the rest of the year.
Grey Whitebloom|
The Frenchman has scored in seven different competitions since making the move to the Spanish capital.
Amanda Langell|
The Dane was restricted to just 300 minutes of action during the 2024–25 campaign.
Roberto Casillas|
The winger’s new battle for a starting job comes amid strained contract negotiations with Real Madrid.
Amanda Langell|
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MLS

LAFC legend and Mexico international Carlos Vela announced his retirement from professional soccer.
Roberto Casillas|
Inter Miami takes on CF Montréal in midweek MLS action. Everything you need to know in terms of team news, predicted lineups and score predictions.
Max Mallow|
Everything you need to know about the 2025 MLS-All Star Game voting process.
Max Mallow|
Atlanta United picked up their third win of the season on Matchday 15
Ben Steiner|
Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the Philadelphia Union shifted near the top of the MLS Power Rankings
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER

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TRANSFER NEWS

Premier League clubs flexed their financial muscles to spend over £3 billion on new talent.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Antonio Rüdiger is set for an extended spell on the sidelines through injury.
Tom Gott|
Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, William Saliba, Rodrygo, Dani Olmo and many more feature in today’s gossip.
SI Staff|
Club legend Martin Keown apologised to Madueke directly.
Tom Gott|

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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