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Messi remains highest-paid player in MLS [Top 5]

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2 weeks ago

June 26, 2025

Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, remains the best-paid player in the Major League Soccer, MLS, for the second consecutive year.

This was revealed in data published by the MLS Players Association. It showed that Messi earns a total guaranteed compensation of $20.45m.

The figure also represents a bit of the 38-year-old’s earnings, as he also gets from other revenue streams like an endorsement deal with Adidas and a revenue-sharing agreement with league broadcast partner Apple.

According to Sportico, Messi could rake in up to $150m over the course of his two-and-a-half year contract with Miami and MLS back in the summer of 2023.

Toronto FC forward, Lorenzo Insigne, is in second place with a guaranteed earning of $15.44m.

In third spot, is Messi’s Inter Miami teammate Sergio Busquets at $8.5m. Atlanta United forward Miguel Almirón is in fourth position at $7.87m followed by San Diego FC forward Hirving “Chucky” Lozano at $7.63m.

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WAFCON 2024: Okoronkwo promises more for Super Falcons after win over Tunisia

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1 hour ago

July 7, 2025

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Esther Okoronkwo has promised to deliver more top notch performances for the Super Falcons at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The AFC Toronto striker was named Woman of the Match in Nigeria’s comfortable 3-0 win over Tunisia.

Okoronkwo was introduced after the break by head coach, Justine Madugu.

The versatile striker was a thorn in the flesh of the Tunisian defenders with her dribbling skills, and runs.

The 28-year-old hit the woodwork in the 73rd minute after dribbling past two opponents.

She, however, set up fellow substitute, Chiwendu Ihezuo for the third goal six minutes before the break.

“It doesn’t matter where I start — what matters is the impact I have on the game,” she was quoted by CAFonline.com.

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WAFCON 2024: Madugu thumbs up Super Falcons win over Tunisia

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2 hours ago

July 7, 2025

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Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu has hailed his players for their brilliant display in the victory over Tunisia.

Nigeria defeated the North Africans 3-0 in the opening Group B fixture at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night.

The nine-time champions dominated the game from the start, and got their goals through Asisat Oshoala, Omorinsola Babajide, and Chiwendu Ihezuo.

The score line could have been more emphatic but for the Super Falcons profligacy in front of goal.

Madugu said the ultimate goal was for the team to start the competition with a win.

“It always feels good each time you set out to go out for a game. The ultimate goal for you is to win. And the fact that the team won, obviously, it is only natural that we are happy that the team won,”he said after the game.

Algeria defeated Botswana 1-0 in the other group game also on Sunday.

The Super Falcons top Group A with three points albeit on goal difference.

They will take on Botswana in their second game at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca on Wednesday.

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Transfer: Gyokeres agrees deal with Arsenal

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13 hours ago

July 6, 2025

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Sporting striker, Viktor Gyokeres, has reached agreement on contract terms with Arsenal, as he seeks to complete a move to the Premier League this summer.

Gyokeres has already threatened to go on strike, after claiming the Portuguese champions reneged on a gentleman’s agreement from last year.

It now appears the 27-year-old will get this wish, as club-to-club negotiations are now on over a structure for the transfer fee.

This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via X on Sunday.

Romano tweeted: “Gyökeres has reached TOTAL agreement with Arsenal on contract terms and informed Sporting about his desire to join #AFC.

“No intention to discuss other options, only to proceed with Arsenal as soon as possible.

“Deal well underway.”