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The Blues may need a change of system after hiring the former Strasbourg manager.

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Last season’s top two go head-to-head on Thursday night.

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Liverpool face their toughest test of the season on Thursday night.

Liverpool nervously journey to north London after successive draws.

The Premier League leaders have a boatload of confidence heading into a big night in north London.

Arsenal’s manager has a job title that his former rivals at Chelsea and Manchester United both coveted.

Pending a medical, a deal to take Bournemouth’s star forward to Manchester City is done.

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Madrid’s quest to fill a problem position will have to be reimagined after a difficult fee months in the transfer market.

Crystal Palace’s messaging over a potential mid-season move has been consistent.

Rafael Leão, Vinicius Junior, Vitinha, Casemiro and Robert Lewandowski also feature in today’s gossip.

A special but ultimately beneficial clause could remove the proposed amount altogether.

Real have a Madrid derby on Thursday before potentially taking on Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday.

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The Premier League has played hosts to some of the best soccer players ever seen.

Malik Tillman carries the hopes of the USMNT heading into the 2026 World Cup.

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.

MLS

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World soccer’s most recognizable player likely has one last World Cup outing in him.

Several well-known MLS stars are still seeking a new club for 2026.

Wilfried Nancy sunk to new depths during a brief but ruinous spell at Celtic.

Ryan Gravenberch, Carlos Baleba, Bernardo Silva, Fermín López, Robert Lewandowski and more feature in the gossip.

The 28-year-old backstop is likely to start for Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

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The year ahead is packed with incredible soccer from around the globe, with two international continental tournaments and World Cup qualifiers for the USWNT.

From England’s Women’s Euro triumph to Arsenal’s stunning run in the Women’s Champions League, here are the biggest stories of the year.

SI FC crowns who did it best in the NWSL in 2025, from best goal to unsung hero and more.

One of the smallest markets in MLS could land a brand new franchise.

Everything you need to know about a major rule change in the NWSL and the NWSLPA’s opposition to its implementation.

TRANSFER NEWS

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

Things will now reset at Old Trafford after the Portuguese’s sudden exit.

A familiar face is reportedly headed back to Catalonia during the January transfer window.

Guéhi’s future has been thrown up in the air by a defensive injury crisis.

THE BEST PLAYERS IN THE WORLD

Quality distribution and composure on the ball is now as important as shot-stopping ability.

The role has been redefined over the years as players look to invert and push into midfield.

The world's best strikers must find a way to get past some outstanding centre backs.

The role of the modern left back is ever-evolving—and these players represent the very best in the world currently.

Supremely talented anchors and deep-lying playmakers often hold the key to success.

Some players make the most difficult position to play look easy.

The great finishers often rely on the brilliance of those operating just behind the forward line.

A number of modern day greats have flourished cutting in from the right flank.

Some of the world's elite players operate on the left, terrorising full backs both inside and out.

The role of the modern day striker varies hugely depending on a team's style of play.

THE BEST EVER

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