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Every team will need to make some shifts heading into the new year, even the highly flawed MLS Cup champions.
Ben Steiner|

SOCCER HEADLINES

BEST OF SIFC

The manager is under immense pressure amid a nightmare run of form for Los Blancos.
Amanda Langell|
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Chelsea and Manchester United wildly differ on their valuations of Garnacho.
Grey Whitebloom|
Manchester United could solve a major goalkeeping issue by signing Senne Lammens.
James Cormack|
Arsenal travel to Liverpool’s Anfield on Sunday for their final Premier League fixture before the international break.
Grey Whitebloom|
Arne Slot hinted at a tactical tweak involving Florian Wirtz which could impact Liverpool going forward.
Grey Whitebloom|
Fulham fiercely argued that Man Utd’s opening goal should not have been allowed to stand.
Grey Whitebloom|

LA LIGA

Find out everything you need to know about relegation in soccer, including how the promotion and relegation system works and its impact on teams, finances, and fans.
Barnaby Lane|
Hansi Flick must navigate a La Liga title race and a deep Champions League run without Marc Casado.
Max Mallow|
Barcelona and Real Madrid are four points clear of Atlético Madrid with 10 matchweeks to go in the La Liga title race.
Roberto Casillas|
Barcelona came from behind late to defeat Atlético Madrid and return to the top of La Liga.
Roberto Casillas|
Barcelona visit Atlético de Madrid in a pivotal match in the La Liga title race before the international break.
Roberto Casillas|
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MLS

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|
The former Sporting CP striker represents Arsenal’s most pivotal signing of the summer.
Max Mallow|
Arsenal’s manager also revealed when Viktor Gyökeres could make his first appearance for the club.
Grey Whitebloom|
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s public comments about his delicate contractual status have been called into question.
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|
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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