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The Designated Player Conundrum: Maximizing Value Amidst MLS Missteps

The Designated Player rule, launched nearly two decades ago, remains an enigma for many MLS clubs. While transcendent talents like Messi, Cucho Hernández, and Son Heung-Min vividly showcase its potential, a perplexing number of teams consistently mismanage this powerful tool. The question lingers: why do so many MLS clubs struggle to harness the DP rule's true value?

Benjamin Sesko: Manchester United’s Strategic Investment in a £74 Million Slovenian Prospect

Manchester United are reportedly close to securing the signing of RB Leipzig's rising star, Benjamin Sesko, in a deal potentially worth up to £74 million. This prolific Slovenian striker, often likened to a young Erling Haaland or Zlatan Ibrahimović for his imposing physique and blistering pace, has caught the eye of top clubs across Europe. Notably, Arsenal had previously expressed interest but ultimately decided against pursuing the transfer, a decision that may prove costly as United fight off rivals like Newcastle to land the "speed merchant.