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Second-half changes from Enzo Maresca were the difference maker in a surprisingly close battle in Wales.
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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

Raheem Sterling, Emiliano Martínez, Rodrygo, Ibrahima Konaté, Marc Guéhi and more feature in today’s gossip.
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Bayern Munich were forced to improve their offer to convince Chelsea to approve Jackson’s exit again.
Tom Gott|
Oleksandr Zinchenko will join Nottingham Forest in a season-long loan.
Roberto Casillas|
Tyrique George was set to join Fulham on a £22 million permanent transfer.
Roberto Casillas|
Senne Lammens looks to lay claim to the starting Man Utd job right away.
Max Mallow|

LA LIGA

Real Madrid must face Mallorca without Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, who are both sidelined with injuries.
Amanda Langell|
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has underlined his side's domination in the weekend's clash against Real Madrid with an eye-catching statistic.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Real Madrid host Mallorca in La Liga on Wednesday night. Preview includes team news, TV information and a score prediction.
James Cormack|
How Real Madrid could line up for their La Liga clash against Mallorca on Wednesday night.
James Cormack|
Barcelona sporting director Deco has assured supporters that Lamine Yamal will pen a contract extension with the club when he turns.
James Cormack|
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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|
Erling Haaland discussed what has surprised him about the U.S. after spending time in America during the Club World Cup.
Grey Whitebloom|
Newcastle’s fluctuating stance on Alexander Isak’s status has informed Liverpool’s unexpected decision.
Grey Whitebloom|
Wrexham are reportedly preparing to break their club-record transfer for a third time this summer.
Grey Whitebloom|

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|
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.
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