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Monday night’s eight-goal blockbuster had everything—apart from a winner.
Grey Whitebloom|

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

The Gunners have finished runners-up for the past three seasons.
Tom Gott|
Liverpool are yet to see any kind of return on their British record £125 million investment.
Tom Gott|
Mainoo is not the only player on the fringes under Ruben Amorim.
Tom Gott|
Estêvão has made a lightning quick start for Chelsea since arriving in west London.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Eduardo Camavinga, Marc Guéhi, Ibrahima Konaté and Dušan Vlahović all feature in today’s gossip.
SI FC Staff|

LA LIGA

Real Madrid’s medical department has undergone a “major shakeup” this summer.
Grey Whitebloom|
Jack Grealish could be followed out the exit door at Man City by James McAtee and Savinho.
Tom Gott|
Ter Stegen is not expected to be back fit for at least the opening few months of the 2025–26 season.
Grey Whitebloom|
Robert Lewandowski, Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze, Alexander Isak, Lamine Yamal and more feature in the gossip.
SI Staff|
Vinicius Junior’s starting position under Xabi Alonso is reportedly under serious threat.
Grey Whitebloom|
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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|
A lack of defensive cover has pushed Liverpool to move for a centre back.
Jamie Spencer|
Hansi Flick remains “convinced” the Spain international is staying at Barcelona.
Amanda Langell|
The Brazil international has been linked with a move to Premier League after falling out of favor with Xabi Alonso.
Amanda Langell|

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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