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The classy player who broke transfer barrier four decades ago
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/07/2023
» With football transfer fees going into orbit these days the sad death of England star Trevor Francis this week at the age of 69 is a reminder of how things have changed since the days he became Britain's first £1 million player four decades ago.
Ronaldo tops Forbes' 2023 highest-paid athletes list
Sports, Published on 04/05/2023
» New york: Cristiano Ronaldo became the world's highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary while Paris St-Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe round off the top three, according to Forbes.
Liverpool asks €200m for Coutinho. Forget it, says Barca
Published on 02/09/2017
» MADRID: Barcelona has abandoned hope of signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool after the English club demanded €200 million for the Brazilian attacking midfielder, the Liga side’s director Albert Soler said on Saturday.
Sporting heroes and villains of 2016
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/12/2016
» It is that time of the year when Nobby hauls himself out of the armchair to honour the sportsmen and sportswomen who have acted above and beyond the call of duty over the past 12 months.
Blanc seeks early PSG boost against old club
AFP, Published on 03/08/2013
» French champions Paris Saint-Germain play their first competitive game under new coach Laurent Blanc on Saturday when they take on national Cup holders Bordeaux in the Champions Trophy.
Juventus rout, Valencia hold on
Published on 13/02/2013
» Juventus all but clinched their place in the last eight as the knockout stage of the Champions League began Wednesday (Thailand time).
Beckham France salary goes to charity
AFP, Published on 01/02/2013
» PARIS - Former England captain David Beckham on Thursday signed for ambitious French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain on a five-month contract which will see him donate his entire salary to a children's charity.