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Pulisic, Adams, Dest among USMNT players who need new club this summer
Which U.S. men's national team players are most likely to find new homes this summer, and what will they need to be successful in their new clubs?

USMNT grades: How did American players perform abroad?
ESPN grades men's national teamers based in Europe for their form through the club campaign.

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MESSI TO MLS
Messi to Miami hot takes: What his MLS move will mean
Now Lionel Messi has announced he will take his talents to South Beach, ESPN writers react to a seismic moment for soccer in the USA and assess what the news means for those he rejected.
Why Lionel Messi's Inter Miami deal is so 'unprecedented'

A BIG-MONEY MOVE
Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid bumps Paul Pogba out of top 10 biggest transfers ever
Bellingham's move to Real Madrid has been overshadowed by Lionel Messi. Nevertheless, his transfer will be among the most expensive ever.
Why Bellingham is a key signing for Real Madrid

SOCCER TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Pavard eyed by Man Utd, Real Madrid but Bayern want €40m deal
Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is attracting interest from Barcelona, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Manchester United. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Argentina's Champions League final showdown: Alvarez vs. Lautaro
World Cup winners Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez will square off in Saturday's UCL final. One as a sub, the other as a starter -- a scenario that could not have been more different in Qatar.
How Guardiola's Man City cracked the Champions League code
Man City have transformed to become Champions League favorites after heartbreak, shortcomings and pain.

WHO'S THE TOP NUMBER 9?
Every top club wants a No. 9 striker, but who are the best options?
As the transfer window edges closer, there's one thing that's clear: most of the continent's top clubs are looking to sign a new No. 9 striker.

SHAKHTAR'S BATTLE TO REBUILD
How Ukraine champions Shakhtar conduct transfers in a warzone
Shakhtar Donetsk are nomads, forced out of their home by the war with Russia. But they won the Ukrainian title and are trying to rebuild the club from scratch again, even without help from FIFA.

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BENZEMA FLIES IN
Benzema arrives in Saudi Arabia for Al Ittihad unveiling
Top Headlines
- Barca take swipe at Messi over snub to join MLS
- Ronaldo plans to own football club after retiring
- Messi: Move to Miami kept 'future' in my hands
- Liverpool sign Mac Allister to begin squad rebuild
- Shakhtar threaten to sue Spurs for player pursuit
- U.S. U20 defender Wynder secures Benfica move
- Sources: Busquets in talks to join Messi in Miami
- Rice to leave West Ham after trophy win - chief
- Mexico cruise past Guatemala with 2-0 victory
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