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Why Haaland is Guardiola's next Messi and key to Champions League hopes
Erling Haaland's goals and presence have been key to Man City's Champions League run. Much like Lionel Messi was for Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side.

Argentina's Champions League final showdown: Alvarez vs. Lautaro
When the World Cup winners square off on Saturday, the scenario could not be more different than in Qatar.

TOP HEADLINES
Change is a constant in Istanbul, but can Inter upset Man City in the Champions League final?
Man City are very much favourites to win the Champions League but neutrals love an underdog and Inter will have plenty of support in Istanbul.
Get lucky, get hot or get weird: Keys to success for Inter
It seems like the Serie A side is seen as an afterthought against treble-chasing Man City, but there is hope.

SOCCER TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: PSG join Barca in race to sign Man City's Gundogan
Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Are Tottenham favourites to land James Maddison?

SOCCER'S GREATEST SHOW?
Can UEFA make a Champions League final prematch show to rival Super Bowl halftime?
The Super Bowl halftime show draws casual fans to the NFL's showpiece occasion. Can the Champions League final's equivalent do the same?

USWNT STAR JOINS ENGLISH CHAMPS
Why Macario to Chelsea is such an exciting move

WHAT A WELCOME!
Benzema's presentation at Al Ittihad was amazing, he brought the Ballon d'Or!
Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema opted to move to Al Ittihad instead of signing a new contract at Real Madrid, and he got quite the welcome in Saudi Arabia.

MESSI TO MLS
Lionel Messi to Inter Miami: What does his contract look like, when will he play, more
Messi's decision to join MLS is a seismic one. Here's what we know about his Inter Miami contract, his debut, the David Beckham connection and more.
Messi to Miami hot takes: What his move to MLS means
After the man many call soccer's GOAT announced he's moving to MLS, ESPN writers react.

THE PRESSURE IS ON PEP
Why the Champions League final pressure is all on Guardiola

RANKING TREBLE-WINNING TEAMS
Ranking every team to win the treble: Are Barca, Bayern or Man United No. 1?
As Man City aim to become the eighth club to win the treble, we look at each time it's been achieved to determine which was the greatest of them all.
Top Headlines
- USWNT hold top spot in pre-WC FIFA rankings
- Haaland: 'I feel pressure' to win UCL for Man City
- Source: Saudi club to offer Mahrez €100m+ deal
- Foster agrees new contract to stay at Wrexham
- Ex-Inter Miami boss Neville joins Canada staff
- USWNT's Macario joins Chelsea on free transfer
- Garcia becomes Madrid's first summer signing
- Xavi wants 'Cazorla'-type player at Barcelona
- Sources: Spurs keen to sign Leicester's Maddison
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