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Last updated: May 22, 2026, 5:45 PM ET

Transfer Market

Harry Kane heads Barcelona's shortlist to replace Robert Lewandowski as the Catalan club hunts a marquee striker. Manchester United have agreed a deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, while Liverpool are closing in on an undisclosed Colombian target, marking a frenetic window for England's top clubs.

Injuries & Earnings

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the German Cup final with a calf injury, though sporting director Max Eberl insisted his place at the 2026 World Cup remains secure. Across the business side, Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list with Messi ranking third and boxing star Canelo Alvarez second, reinforcing the outsized commercial dominance of football's biggest stars.