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The awards ceremony rivals the already handed out Ballon d’Or.
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SOCCER HEADLINES

BEST OF SIFC

Of the many Premier League summer signings to have hit the ground running, one clearly stands out as having made the biggest impact.
Henry Winter|
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PREMIER LEAGUE

One of the most exciting young talents in football has his sights set on the Premier League.
Amanda Langell|
Manchester United need everyone available for their trip to Liverpool next time out.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Manchester United’s summer transfers have forced Bruno Fernandes into a deeper position.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Enzo Maresca is already struggling with injuries across the pitch.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
It hasn’t taken long for an array of summer additions to star for their new clubs.
James Cormack|

LA LIGA

João Félix and Iñigo Martínez have already joined Al Nassr this summer.
Tom Gott|
High-profile sales could help City fund a move for the Brazilian winger.
Tom Gott|
The Catalans are still working to get back to La Liga’s 1:1 spending rule ahead of the 2025–26 season.
Amanda Langell|
No European top-flight league fixture has ever been played on U.S. soil.
Amanda Langell|
David Alaba is in the final 12 months of his contract with Real Madrid.
Amanda Langell|
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MLS

MLS is back this weekend with three must-see matches, including Lionel Messi's Inter Miami vs. NYCFC.
Ben Steiner|
Previewing every team vying for MLS Cup Playoff spots in the Western Conference in 2025.
Ben Steiner|
Find out how many MLS teams are in the 2025 season, including details on the newest additions, the league's expansion, and future plans for growth.
Barnaby Lane|
Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are favorites, but which clubs are atop the MLS Eastern Conference?
Ben Steiner|
Ranking every new kit in Major League Soccer for 2025 including Inter Miami's mold-breaking releases.
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|
This unexpected twist also impacts a potential deal for Senne Lammens.
Grey Whitebloom|
Chelsea are reportedly considering Viktor Gyökeres’s Sporting CP replacement and recalling a player on loan.
Grey Whitebloom|
Kobbie Mainoo, Carlos Baleba, Eduardo Camavinga, Harry Kane and Ibrahima Konaté all feature in today’s gossip.
SI 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.
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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.
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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