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Five footballers in the top ten highest-paid athletes in the world
Cristiano Ronaldo is also the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2024. The Portuguese star rose to the top spot for the first time since 2017 last year due to his transfer to Al Nassr, as calculated by the American business magazine Forbes, and he retains that position.
Nagelsmann on leaving out Hummels and Goretzka: 'Of course, they are disappointed'
Julian Nagelsmann has responded to the decision to not include Mats Hummels and Leon Goretzka in the squad for the European Championship at home. The experienced German duo, together accounting for around 135 international caps, has been left out of Germany's selection.
Manchester City misses Ederson in the two final crucial matches of this season
Manchester City will have to do without goalkeeper Ederson Moraes in the last two matches of this season. The Brazilian was injured against Tottenham Hotspur and has been diagnosed with a small fracture in his eye socket. He will miss the final day of the Premier League against West Ham United and the FA Cup final against Manchester United.
Chelsea earns nearly six million euros from retired Hazard
Eden Hazard has not played football for quite some time, yet his former employer Chelsea has still earned money from him. This is due to a bonus in the Belgian dribbler's contract.
Sensational Griezmann shoots Atlético into the Champions League
A newly confirmed name for the Champions League lineup is Atlético Madrid. Diego Simeone's team had little trouble with city rivals Getafe on Wednesday evening and secured their spot in the top four, thanks in large part to hat-trick hero Antoine Griezmann. Meanwhile, Celta de Vigo secured their safety.
Blind signs with Girona and will play in the Champions League
Daley Blind is staying longer at Girona. The Dutchman has extended his contract with the Spanish club until mid-2026. This means that Blind will play in the Champions League with Girona next year.
Champions League dream of Bizot and Brest comes true: 'This is surreal'
Stade Brest secured Champions League football on Wednesday evening. Competitor OGC Nice lost to league leader Paris Saint-Germain, ensuring Marco Bizot and his teammates a spot in the preliminary round of the prestigious competition.
Celtic on the brink of championship, Rangers fans have no interest in lap of honor
Celtic only needs a point on Wednesday evening against Kilmarnock FC to crown themselves champions of Scotland. The fans of archrival Rangers FC are certainly not looking forward to that.
End of an era: Navas retires at Sevilla
Jesús Navas and Sevilla will part ways after this season. The 38-year-old Spaniard has played an impressive 688 matches for the Andalusian club so far.
Juventus has the right to choose a new coach
Massimiliano Allegri is a happy man after winning the Coppa Italia final against Atalanta Bergamo on Wednesday. This victory adds a bit of shine to Juventus' season.
