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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

Arsenal scored five goals in their last away game as they travel to Brentford for a clash on New Year's Day.
Max Mallow|
As the January transfer window approaches, many high-profile names will enter 2025 with their contracts set to expire in the summer.
Joel Mians|
Ed Sheeran cheered on Ipswich Town's 2–0 victory over Chelsea at Portman Road.
Amanda Langell|
Four consecutive losses in all competitions, Liverpool up next, things are looking grim for Manchester United.
Max Mallow|
Ipswich Town shocked Chelsea with a 2–0 victory at Portman Road to close out 2024.
Amanda Langell|

LA LIGA

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WOMEN’S SOCCER

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TRANSFER NEWS

Premier League clubs flexed their financial muscles to spend over £3 billion on new talent.
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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.
SI FC Staff|
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.
SI FC Staff|
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.
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.
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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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