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Isak was forced off with a nasty-looking knee injury 15 minutes after coming on against Tottenham on Saturday night.
Grey Whitebloom|
The player who most needed a goal for Arsenal decided a scrappy contest.
Grey Whitebloom|
Had they not tried so hard to lose, Spurs could have beaten Liverpool.
Grey Whitebloom|
Hugo Ekitiké, Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz were all involved against sorry Spurs.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Manchester United have only won two of their last seven matches.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Expiring contract and big money transfers are the talk of Catalunya.
Tom Gott|
Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich are known admirers of the bustling Frenchman.
Toby Cudworth|
A public training session has been completed but there’s more red tape to go through.
Tom Gott|
Vinicius Junior, Adam Wharton, Ryan Gravenberch and Vitor Roque all feature in today’s gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Icons like Ronaldinho and Rivaldo have lifted notable silverware in Blaugrana colors.
Max Mallow|

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The Premier League has played hosts to some of the best soccer players ever seen.
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The Ballon d’Or has taken on a whole new meaning in modern times, making it arguably the most valuable individual award in sport.
Aitana Bonmatí has cemented her legacy as one of the best women’s players ever.
Matchday 35 saw big games from Denis Bouanga and Lionel Messi in the race for the MLS goalscoring title.
Ben Steiner|
The pair of all-time greats failed to be shortlisted for the second year in a row.
Roberto Casillas|
The former Barcelona midfielder reportedly considered the idea of hanging up his boots earlier this year.
Grey Whitebloom|
FC Cincinnati have found their form while LAFC dominated Real Salt Lake twice in a row.
Ben Steiner|
Bouanga became the first MLS player to score 20 goals in three consecutive seasons.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER


NWSL playoff spots still open after Bay FC's late win over North Carolina Courage.
Theo Lloyd-Hughes|
Ahead of her farewell celebrations, the Gotham FC defender breaks down some of her favorite career highlights, from beers with fans to that World Cup semifinal goal.
Jenna Tonelli|
The NJ/NY Gotham FC star opens up about her new reality series depicting NWSL players in the lead up to their season.
Clare Brennan|
The 15th NWSL team revealed its new unique name as the league newest club.
Braden Chalker|
Mallory Swanson and Sophia Smith headline Emma Hayes' USWNT squad for friendlies against Iceland and Argentina.
Amanda Langell|

TRANSFER NEWS


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.
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|

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