Soccer

Recently, FIFA announced that president Gianni Infantino’s base salary was raised by 33% last year, bringing his total pay package to over $4.67 million. This raise was attributed to his re-election in March 2023, extending his presidency to 11 years. Infantino’s pre-tax base salary saw a significant increase, surpassing $2.78 million, while his annual bonus
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández acknowledged that Paris Saint-Germain’s financial capabilities make them the favorites in their upcoming Champions League quarterfinal tie. Despite Barcelona’s history of winning more Champions Leagues, Xavi pointed out that the current financial situation favors PSG due to their significant spending. Xavi emphasized the need for his team to deliver on the
Real Madrid’s recent revival has caught the attention of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. He attributes their transformation to midfielder Jude Bellingham’s significant impact on the team. Guardiola’s remarks came after the Champions League quarterfinals draw pitted City against the LaLiga giants. Last season, City overcame Real Madrid in the semifinals, showcasing a dominant performance.
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou recently addressed the controversial topic of labeling supporters of Premier League clubs living outside of the UK as “plastic fans.” He expressed his disagreement with this perspective, stating that it is unfair and disrespectful to dismiss fans based on their geographical location. Postecoglou himself highlighted his own journey as a