The average MLS franchise is worth $582 million, according to data compiled by Sportico.

Los Angeles FC ranks first at $900 million, while CF Montreal ranks last at $390 million.

Collectively, the 28 franchises are worth $16.3 billion.

1. LAFC: $900 million
2. LA Galaxy: $865 million
3. Atlanta United: $855 million
4. Seattle Sounders FC: $725 million
5. Toronto FC: $705 million
6. D.C. United: $700 million
7. New York City FC: $690 million
8. Portland Timbers: $685 million
9. Austin FC: $630 million
10. Inter Miami CF: $585 million
11. Sporting Kansas City: $575 million
12. Charlotte FC: $570 million
13. Minnesota United FC: $565 million
14. Columbus Crew: $560 million
15. Philadelphia Union: $555 million
16. FC Cincinnati: $550 million
17. Chicago Fire FC: $535 million
18. New York Red Bulls: $525 million
19. Nashville SC: $520 million
20. San Jose Earthquakes: $515 million
21. New England Revolution: $495 million
22. Houston Dynamo FC: $474 million
23. FC Dallas: $470 million
24. Real Salt Lake: $430 million
25. Orlando City SC: $420 million
26. Vancouver Whitecaps FC: $415 million
27. Colorado Rapids: $400 million
28. CF Montreal: $390 million

Barcelona vice president Eduard Romeu has said Lionel Messi's return to the club as a player would be financially possible next summer.

Messi will be a free agent next summer after his two-year deal with PSG expires. 

"It would be possible financially because if he returned, it would be as a free agent," Romeu told Catalunya Radio on Wednesday when asked whether the club could afford to bring Messi back.

"But it's a decision which has to be made by the coaching staff and the player. It doesn't correspond to me [to make those decisions], but it would be viable."

Watford has fired Rob Edwards after 11 matches in charge and has appointed Slaven Bilic as his replacement.

Bilic has been out of work since leaving Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan in January. Bilic previously managed in the Premier League with West Brom and West Ham. Bilic helped lead West Brom back from the Championship to the Premier League in 2020.

Watford’s owner, Gino Pozzo, said: “As with all decisions taken by the board, I believe this change to be in the best interests of the club. We felt Rob had enough time to show us the identity of his team, however performances haven’t reflected our hopes and ambitions.

“Now we must move forward, and, in Slaven Bilic, we have secured the services of an experienced coach who has recent experience of promotion to the Premier League.”

Cristiano Ronaldo plans to continue playing for Portugal beyond this year's World Cup, indicating he wants to compete at Euro 2024.

"I hope to be part of the Federation for a few more years," he added. "I still feel motivated; my ambition is high. I'm in a team with young people. I want to be part of this World Cup and the European too; I'm going to assume that right away."

Marco Asensio declined the opportunity to rule out a move to Barcelona next summer when his contract with Real Madrid expires.

Asensio hasn't ruled out extending his deal with Madrid, but no talks have taken place to date.

"Honestly, I don't know if they have called," Asensio told Spanish radio station Cope when asked if he was aware of Barca's interest.

"A lot of other clubs have been linked [with me] as well. But it's normal because in seven months, well, from January actually, I am free to speak to other teams."

Asensio has made 239 appearances for Los Blancos, scoring 50 goals, and won three league titles and three Champions Leagues, among other trophies.

Nice are attempting to hire Mauricio Pochettino as manager to replace Lucien Favre. 

Sources have said Nice owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the richest man in the UK, is considering sacking the Swiss manager and that Pochettino is the first-choice candidate to replace him.

Sources have said it is unlikely Pochettino would prioritize a return to France after his preivous experience as manager of PSG.

Pochettino was on the shortlist for jobs at Manchester United and Chelsea this summer but Erik ten Hag and Graham Potter were appointed ahead of him.

Pep Guardiola called the match winner from Erling Haaland against Borussia Dortmund as a combination of Johan Cruyff and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Haaland has already scored 13 goals in eight matches since joining Manchester City.

"Maybe the people who know me know the influence Johan Cruyff had on my life as a person, a mentor and years ago he scored an incredible goal in Camp Nou for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid," Guardiola said.

"The moment Erling scored I thought it was quite, quite similar. I remember my dear friend Ibrahimovic, who has this ability to put the leg on the roof, and Erling is quite similar in that.

"I think it is his nature, he is elastic, he is flexible and after has the ability to make contact and put the ball in the net. I think his mum and dad give him that flexibility."

Guardiola of course referred to Ibrahimovic as a "dear friend" due to their infamous conflict when he was his manager. 

The Premier League broke its own record for the most money spent during a summer transfer window at $2.2 billion, while a number of top clubs from La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga made major moves as well.

Top-15 Transfer Fees Of 2022 Summer Window

1. Antony: Ajax to Manchester United, $104.5 million

2. Aurélien Tchouameni: Monaco to Real Madrid, $88.0 million

3. Darwin Nunez: Benfica to Liverpool, $82.5 million

4. Casemiro: Real Madrid to Manchester United, $77.7 million

5. Matthijs de Ligt: Juventus to Bayern, $73.7 million

6. Erling Haaland: Dortmund to Manchester City, $66.0 million

7. Richarlison: Everton to Tottenham, $63.8 million

8. Raphinha: Leeds to Barcelona, $63.8 million

9. Lisandro Martinez: Ajax to Manchester United, $63.1 million

10. Raheem Sterling: Manchester City to Chelsea, $61.8 million

11. Gabriel Jesus: Manchester City to Arsenal, $57.5 million

12. Kalvin Phillips: Leeds to Manchester City, $53.6 million

13. Robert Lewandowski: Bayern to Barcelona, $49.5 million

14. Federico Chiesa: Fiorentina to Juventus, $44.0 million

15. Nuno Mendes: Sporting to Paris Saint-Germain, $41.8 million

The Premier League has suspended this weekend's schedule of matches following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.

The U.K. has entered a period of national mourning, expected to last at least 10 days. 

The Premier League said in a statement on Friday: "At a meeting this morning, Premier League clubs paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

"To honor her extraordinary life and contribution to the nation, and as a mark of respect, this weekend's Premier League match round will be postponed, including Monday evening's game."

Chelsea have hired Graham Potter as manager to replace Thomas Tuchel.

Potter joins from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Potter joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, with sources telling ESPN that Chelsea have paid a fee in the region of £16 million ($18.42 million) to release him from his Brighton contract.