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Mikel Arteta has sought to explain why Arsenal were happy to sanction a €40 million (£34m/$43m) transfer to Monaco for Folarin Balogun.

Alexi Lalas says “USMNT is bigger than Gio”, but he fears that “guilt” may influence the working relationship between Reyna and Gregg Berhalter.

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team-mates have been urged to “stand in solidarity” with Los Angeles natives ahead of their visit to LAFC.

Christian Pulisic may be about to land a new role at AC Milan, with Stefano Pioli prepared to consider playing the American as a false nine.

After so many struggles at Chelsea, the American needed a fresh start at San Siro, and things couldn't be going any better

Folarin Balogun has revealed how Thierry Henry influenced his decision to leave Arsenal for Monaco in a €40 million (£34m/$43m) transfer.

Sergio Aguero says there is now a “Before Messi and After Messi in MLS”, with the Inter Miami superstar starting another “revolution” in the USA.

Novak Djokovic says he talked “about everything” during his latest meeting with Lionel Messi and considers the Argentine to be “a phenomenon”.

Inter Miami - with Lionel Messi at their disposal - believe they can make the MLS play-offs, with coach Tata Martino saying “anything can happen”.

USMNT manager Greg Berhalter has been "blown away" by Lionel Messi's impact on the MLS.

Christian Pulisic has been told that he boasts “remarkable qualities”, with Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola advising him on how to succeed at AC Milan.

Lionel Messi’s run of victories at Inter Miami has come to an end at the nine-game mark, with Nashville able to contain his threat in a 0-0 draw.

Lionel Messi did not speak with the media again following Inter Miami’s 0-0 draw with Nashville, but he is likely to avoid any punishment.