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The Gunners are chasing trophies in four different competitions this season.
Jamie Spencer|
United’s attacking options have been severely impacted by Dorgu’s predicted 10-week absence.
Grey Whitebloom|
Manchester United are set to prioritise midfield reinforcement this summer.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Michael Carrick has beaten Manchester City and Arsenal in his first two games.
Jamie Spencer|
The Blues are facing a battle to bolster Liam Rosenior’s squad before the end of January.
Tom Gott|
Messi played the role of Barcelona’s sports director to complete a signing back in 2017.
Roberto Casillas|
A slow adjustment has already prompted questions about the Argentine’s future in Madrid.
Tom Gott|
Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Emiliano Martínez, Andy Robertson, Endrick and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Lamine Yamal added another masterpiece to his long list of stunning goals
Roberto Casillas|
Barcelona enter a busy portion of their season without one of their most important players.
Roberto Casillas|

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The Premier League has played hosts to some of the best soccer players ever seen.
Malik Tillman carries the hopes of the USMNT heading into the 2026 World Cup.
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.
CONMEBOL’s president has given Inter Miami hope of potential Copa Libertadores participation.
James Cormack|
The Herons kicked off 2026 with a lopsided defeat in Peru.
Amanda Langell|
The 2025 MLS Cup champions are embarking on a South American preseason tour.
Ben Steiner|
Adrian Heath played for Everton and several other English clubs before entering the coaching ranks.
Ben Steiner|
The defending MLS Cup champions open the 2026 preseason with a three-match tour of South America.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


The U.S. women’s national team opened 2026 with a pair of big wins over South American opponents, but which players impressed most under Emma Hayes?
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
The assistant captain of Stanford’s women’s soccer team Sammy Smith is a dual-sport star heading to Italy in February.
Ben Steiner|
In its first match of 2026, the U.S. grew into a game that showed rust and quality in almost equal measure.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
The U.S. women’s national team forward inked a new three-year contract with the Washington Spirit and is likely the first NWSL player to access new funds outside the salary cap.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
Everything you need to know about the tournament, including the clubs competing, the match schedule and more.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|

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|

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