Quote of the Day
"I won’t receive a salary, that will go to a children’s charity in Paris. It’s something that has not been done before."-- David Beckham, on giving away his $238K-a-week salary from new club Ligue 1's Paris St. Germain. (LONDON TIMES, 1/31)
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Smooth Landing In Paris
David Beckham was introduced at Paris St. Germain during a press conference Thursday.
David Beckham "has promised to donate his entire salary to a children’s charity after completing a deadline-day switch" to Ligue 1 Paris St. Germain, according to Josh Burrows of the LONDON TIMES. Beckham appeared at a press conference Thursday afternoon alongside PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Sports Dir Leonardo. The 37-year-old, who has signed a five-month deal after passing a medical, said his salary would be handed to good causes as part of the "unique" deal.
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A La Carte
Sky to offer Premier League, other sports packages on one-off basis.
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Rules To Live By
Spanish football, government council lay down new financial rules for clubs.
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And The Winner ...
Canal+ edges out beIN Sport for France EPL rights.
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A Call For Help
DEL CEO says Dusseldorf EG needs new investors to survive.
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A Big Loss
Rangers lose $10M claim over players who left after club was relegated.
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Shifting Into Drive
NRL, Holden sign three-year, $10.4M sponsorship deal.
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Staying Alive
SPL Hearts say League Cup payoff will keep club in business until summer.
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The Payroll Line
NRL says CBA near completion, players will be owed up to 100K in back pay.
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Tumbling Down
Grêmio fans suffer injuries when collapses during "avalanche celebration."
