Like his longtime rival Ronaldo, Lionel Messi recently joined Forbes’ list of the world’s billionaires, with a net worth estimated at $1.1 billion. See who joins the two stars as the highest-paid players competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: https://t.co/u9Dc6WOt3H
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🚨💣 BREAKING: Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid, deal set to be sealed as revealed earlier… HERE WE GO, SOON. 🇵🇹
Agreement at final stages after official proposal valid until June 2028 plus potential option.
Bernardo Silva, ready to join Real Madrid.
🚨 During meeting at Real Madrid with José Mourinho defenders were also discussed.
Josko Gvardiol high on list and was never a possibility for Bayern — but #MCFC offered him new deal with salary rise last week.
Calafiori deal not advanced so far.
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🚨🔵 As expected, Manchester City sent new bid for Elliot Anderson for £106m guaranteed fee plus £15m add-ons.
Nottingham Forest want £120m+ fixed to sell the midfielder as also aware of Man United interest.
#MCFC pushing to get in done + Sandro Tonali also on shortlist. 👀
🚨 EXCL: Jorge Mendes confirms João Neves and Vitinha will not leave PSG.
“Vitinha and João were 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 an option for anyone. They are 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 for Paris Saint-Germain and they are very, very happy in PSG — they will continue collecting trophies”.
🚨 Initial meeting at Real Madrid took place last night with management team and José Mourinho involved.
Long meeting to discuss players/strategies.
Mourinho, expected to be presented to the press and fans in July — and not now. ❗️
.@Cristiano Ronaldo is not only soccer’s highest-paid player but the world’s top-earning athlete from any sport, an honor he has claimed for four years straight.
He heads into his sixth World Cup still seeking his first title in the competition—the rare missing hardware in his GOAT-worthy trophy case.
See our full list of the highest-paid players competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: https://t.co/u9Dc6WOt3H
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