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There are unusually still five teams left in the competition.
Jamie Spencer|

SOCCER HEADLINES

BEST OF SIFC

The Italian manager’s refusal to elaborate on his surprise criticism has only added to the uncertainty.
Tom Gott|
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PREMIER LEAGUE

There was significant criticism when he first rocked up in north London.
Tom Gott|
Can anyone stop Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot race?
James Cormack|
A plethora of exceptional stoppers are helping to repel some of the game’s great outfield players.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The Blues have a whole host of future superstars arriving at Stamford Bridge in the coming years.
Tom Gott|
Ruben Amorim has admitted his fear at being responsible for its demise.
Tom Gott|

LA LIGA

The Brazilian’s made an encouraging start to 2025–26.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Injury issues have plagued Barcelona during the international break.
Tom Gott|
Lamine Yamal has five goal involvements in his last four appearances for Spain.
Roberto Casillas|
The French forward limped off in France’s victory over Azerbaijan.
Tom Gott|
The Real Madrid striker has expressed no regrets over contract extension despite limited role.
James Cormack|
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MLS

LAFC have been hoping to land one of the best Premier League players of the last 10 years.
Jamie Spencer|
Lionel Messi’s future at Inter Miami has been clouded in doubt over recent days.
Grey Whitebloom|
Inter Miami, like all MLS teams, face solely Liga MX competition in the new-look Leagues Cup opening stage.
Max Mallow|
Thomas Müller has all but confirmed a move to MLS this summer, but which clubs are the most likely to sign him?
James Cormack|
The annual competition between MLS and Liga MX clubs returns for 2025.
Ben Steiner|

WOMEN’S SOCCER

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TRANSFER NEWS

Premier League clubs flexed their financial muscles to spend over £3 billion on new talent.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba’s recent retirements open the door to a new blockbuster signing.
Tom Gott|
Eduardo Camavinga, Marc Guéhi, Ibrahima Konaté and Dušan Vlahović all feature in today’s gossip.
SI FC Staff|
The Brazilian had to wait until the final day of the summer transfer window for Man Utd to greenlight his return to Real Betis.
Amanda Langell|

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.
SI FC Staff|

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|

THE BEST EVER

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