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Top 10 Highest-Paid Footballers in World Football

This has led to astronomical salaries for top players, often dwarfing those in other professions. Here's a look at the ten highest-paid footballers in terms of basic salary, as of the latest data available: 1.

Why do kids escort football players?

Tradition: The tradition of players walking onto the field hand in hand with children has been longstanding in football. It adds a touch of charm and nostalgia to the game, connecting current players with the sport's rich history.

FIFA Best Player: Samuel Eto'o snubs Messi, names two players that deserve award

African legend, Samuel Eto'o has named Liverpool forwards, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane as the two players that deserve to win the FIFA Men's Best Player award ahead of Barcelona's Lionel Messi, Juventus's Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool's Virgil

Coronavirus: Arsenal players, coaches agree pay cut

Arsenal players and coaches have agreed to take a voluntary pay cut to ease financial difficulties during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Players' transfers: Chelsea make Thomas Tuchel decision

Tuchel will have the opportunity to assess the Blues squad before Chelsea make any decision on players' futures.

Coronavirus: Klopp 'hurt' by players' absence

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has admitted he is "hurt" by being away from his players during the coronavirus shutdown. The Reds are using modern-day technology as they train remotely.

Four players, Brazil club President dead as plane crashes

Four Palmas players and their club president have died after their plane crashed on take-off in Brazil on Sunday.

Top 10 highest paid footballers at AFCON 2023 revealed

highest-paid footballers reflects the combined total of on-field earnings for the 2023-24 season, including base salaries, bonuses, and off-field estimates that reflect annual cash from endorsements, sponsorships, social media revenue, and the players

FIFA Best Award: Players, coaches, goalkeepers Messi voted for revealed

Here is the list of players, coaches and goalkeepers Messi voted for: Messi's vote for FIFA 2023 Best Player: 1. Haaland 2. Mbappe 3. Alvarez Messi's vote for FIFA Best Goalkeeper: 1. Ederson 2. Onana 3.

Coronavirus: Solskjaer sends message to Man Utd players' wives, girlfriends

However, Solskjaer has called on his players' partners, to play their part by joining in their training sessions and home kickabouts.

AFCON 2021: CAF announces new rules on number of players, substitutions

The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at the weekend announced new rules on number of players and substitutions.

AFCON: Nigerians question Musa's inclusion, six players' absence

We reported that Peseiro had last Friday named 25 players in the Super Eagles squad for the biennial competition. Chippa United keeper, Valentine Nwabili is the only new face in the Super Eagles' squad.

BBNaija: Super Eagles players, Etebo, John Ogu visit housemates (Photos)

Due to their participation in the just concluded African Cup of Nations in Egypt, both players are yet to return to their club sides in Europe.

Man Utd officially sign three new players, confirm contract extension for two players

The statement read: "Manchester United is pleased to confirm new deals for Academy players in the Under-23s and Under-18s.

Former Chelsea player, John Sillett is dead

"His ability to spot things tactically, change them during a game and enhance the abilities of players was top class, the respect he had from top people in the game and the kind words we have already received already underline the high regard

World players' union tackles NFF over unpaid monies to Super Falcons

FIFPRO, the global umbrella body for professional football players, has issued a forceful statement condemning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for failing to pay Super Falcons players.