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The Uruguay international has not featured for the defending Spanish champions since Nov. 25.
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BEST OF SIFC

Ricardo Pepi continued his stellar form and a new face scored his first Bundesliga goal.
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Two Chelsea players made it into Rooney’s best Premier League five-a-side team.
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Premier League football returns this weekend after a midweek round of Carabao Cup action.
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Boxing Day is historically one of the busiest days of a Premier League season.
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Liverpool are in desperate need of victory when they host Aston Villa.
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Enzo Maresca rested several key players ahead of Saturday’s London derby.
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LA LIGA

The 2025–26 season has just kicked off across Europe’s leading divisions.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Michael Olise, Gabriel Martinelli, Rodrygo, Micky van de Ven and more feature in today’s gossip.
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Hansi Flick could field one of the strongest lineups in all of Europe this season.
Roberto Casillas|
Los Blancos prioritized bringing in defensive reinforcements this summer.
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Eduardo Camavinga has not featured for Real Madrid since April.
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MUST READS 🔥

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Aitana Bonmatí has cemented her legacy as one of the best women’s players ever.

MLS

Inter Miami CF lost their first game of the MLS season after collapsing from an early 2–0 lead against FC Dallas
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Sports Illustrated picks the best young players at the one-third mark of the 2025 MLS season
Ben Steiner|
Lionel Messi has not scored in three straight games for Inter Miami CF
Ben Steiner|
After losing Leg 1 of their Concacaf Champions Cup Semifinal to Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Inter Miami look to bounce back in MLS play against FC Dallas
Ben Steiner|
Inter Miami CF's superstar Argentine appeared frustrated with the crowd and Andres Cubas in Vancouver
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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|
The Blues’ owners self-reported concerns from the Roman Abramovich era during their takeover.
Tom Gott|
Eriksen’s new employers revealed that the deal came about “at short notice.”
Grey Whitebloom|
Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Gabriel Martinelli, Robert Lewandowski and more feature in today’s gossip.
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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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