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Barcelona came from behind to secure a much needed Champions League victory.
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One of the favourites to take on the Manchester United job full-time, Carrick’s every move will be scrutinised. Yet he’s taken on far bigger challenges in life and has always come out on top, such is his character.
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Uncertainty at rivals Manchester City could hand the Red Devils a welcome boost.
Tom Gott|
Nico Williams, Antoine Semenyo, Gabriel Jesus and Robert Lewandowski all feature in today’s gossip.
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The American star has yet to ink a contract extension with the Rossoneri.
Amanda Langell|
There are some challenging fixtures for the division’s big-hitters in GW17.
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Kobbie Mainoo is dominating headlines in the lead up to the January transfer window.
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LA LIGA

Los Blancos made it 10 wins in 11 league matches under Xabi Alonso.
Amanda Langell|
Barcelona’s El Clásico defeat painted a worrying yet honest picture of their 2025–26 season so far.
Roberto Casillas|
The Catalans will be without Pedri on the pitch for the first time since January.
Roberto Casillas|
The defending La Liga champions are also monitoring Lamine Yamal’s groin issue.
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La Liga leaders Real Madrid are back in action following their El Clásico triumph.
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MLS

Inter Miami are set to unveil Rodrigo De Paul to supporters ahead of Saturday’s match vs. FC Cincinnati.
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De Paul will not count as a Designated Player against Inter Miami’s salary cap.
Ben Steiner|
The Herons look ahead to a weekend without Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba.
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami defeated the New York Red Bulls 5–1 last weekend.
Ben Steiner|
Alejandro Garnacho, Luis Díaz, Alexander Isak and Vinicius Junior are among the big names in the transfer gossip.
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WOMEN’S SOCCER

TRANSFER NEWS

Premier League clubs flexed their financial muscles to spend over £3 billion on new talent.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Antoine Semenyo, Nicolas Jackson, Harry Kane, Julián Álvarez, Achraf Hakimi and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Both former European stars joined their respective MLS sides for the 2025 regular season.
Ben Steiner|
Manchester United are expecting to lose one of their star midfielders next summer.
Ewan Ross-Murray|

THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD

Quality distribution and composure on the ball is now as important as shot-stopping ability.
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The role has been redefined over the years as players look to invert and push into midfield.
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The world's best strikers must find a way to get past some outstanding centre backs.
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The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.
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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.
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A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.
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Some of the world's elite players operate on the left, terrorising full backs both inside and out.
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The role of the modern day striker varies hugely depending on a team's style of play.
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THE BEST EVER

Lionel Messi, Pele, Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona headline the greatest soccer players of all time.
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