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Cristiano Ronaldo has just smashed yet another record and this one isn’t about goals. The Portuguese legend has officially joined the Billionaire Club, becoming the first footballer in history to do so, according to Bloomberg. Ronaldo’s fortune now a jaw-dropping $1.4 billion has been supercharged by mega-money endorsements, savvy investments, and his record-shattering salary at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. His latest deal alone? A staggering $400 million, all tax-free. The 40-year old superstar, who conquered Europe with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, has now conquered the financial world too. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index lists Ronaldo’s wealth for the first time, counting $550 million in career salaries, plus a treasure chest of sponsorships including his decade long partnership with Nike, worth around $18 million a year. When he joined Al-Nassr in 2022, Ronaldo became the highest-paid player in football history, pocketing a cool £177 mill...

Paris Saint-Germain striker  Kylian Mbappe won the French league's best player award for the third time in his career on Sunday, then diplomatically swerved a question about his future.Mbappe is out of contract at PSG next month and touted to join Karim Benzema at Real Madrid in what would be a formidable attack force.  Mbappe said he didn’t want to announce his decision during the ceremony but added “Yes, pretty much” when asked if he’s made his mind up over whether to stay or go.  Mbappe is the league's top scorer with 25 goals for the French champion and has netted 36 in all competitions.  The awards are given annually by the National Union of Professional Football Players (UNFP) to players in France’s top two divisions.  The 23-year-old France star won the award last year when Mbappe netted a career-high 42 goals overall — and in 2019.  “It's always an honor to be here. Winning for a third time in a row...

Current  Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly added £500m to the club’s price tag as a number of parties attempt to seal a takeover. The west London club has been on the market for nearly three months since the Russian announced his decision to end his near two-decade association. In a statement released on Chelsea's official website, he wrote: “I would like to address the speculation in the media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the club, the fans, the employees, as well as the club’s sponsors and partners. “The sale of the club will not be fast-tracked but will follow due process. I will not be asking for any loans to be rep...

Emirates Stadium Attendance: 60,223 Arsenal  dealt a blow to Manchester United's hopes of a top-four Premier League finish as Nuno Tavares, Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka struck in a 3-1 win on Saturday that revived the home side's chances of Champions League football next season. Saka doubled the Gunners' lead from the penalty spot after a foul on the winger in the build-up to a strike by Eddie Nketiah that went in but was ruled out as offside by the video assistant referee (VAR).  United's sluggish display overshadowed fleeting moments in which they threatened and was another reminder of the challenge facing incoming manager Erik ten Hag, though the visitors got one back as Cristiano Ronaldo swept in Nemanja Matic's cross.