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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

Manchester City and Liverpool lock horns in the Premier League.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Chelsea’s head coach also responded to the boos which greeted his team at half time against Wolves.
Grey Whitebloom|
Arteta’s half-time message while Arsenal trailed Sunderland was revealled by Riccardo Calafiori.
Grey Whitebloom|
Klopp sent a touching message to Guardiola before Man City hosted Liverpool on Sunday.
Grey Whitebloom|
Matthijs de Ligt dropped a revealing and unflattering revelation about the squad’s fitness.
Grey Whitebloom|

LA LIGA

Rodri, Joshua Zirkzee, Marc Guéhi and Federico Valverde all feature in today’s gossip.
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Real Madrid have suffered just two defeats to Villarreal in the last seven years.
Amanda Langell|
Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s upcoming World Cup qualifier matches against Georgia and Bulgaria.
Roberto Casillas|
Los Blancos are eyeing three points ahead of the looming October international break.
Amanda Langell|
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick did not hold back with his frustrations.
Tom Gott|
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MLS

Jack McGlynn scored for the Houston Dynamo against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night.
Ben Steiner|
Jordi Alba and Telasco Segovia also stepped up with goals in a dominant performance.
Ben Steiner|
Lionel Messi bagged a sixth brace in seven games for Inter Miami in their win over the New York Red Bulls.
Ben Steiner|
Transfermarkt values say Sergio Ramos is the least expensive defender on the Liga MX All-Stars.
Ben Steiner|
Full match preview for New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami in Major League Soccer including team news, predictions, how to watch and more.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER

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TRANSFER NEWS

Jordi Alba announced he will retire after the 2025 Major League Soccer season.
Roberto Casillas|
Real Madrid are interested in snapping up the Frenchman on a free transfer.
Tom Gott|
Kenan Yıldız was on Chelsea’s radar during the last transfer window.
Roberto Casillas|

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.
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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.
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