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The following is a list of most expensive association football transfers, which details the highest transfer fees ever paid for players, as well as transfers which set new world transfer records. The first confirmed record transfer was of Willie Groves from West Bromwich Albion to Aston Villa for £100 in 1893 [ 1 ] (equivalent to £14,000 in ...
The fees paid by the Premier League's top clubs began to increase at a rapid rate, with Alan Shearer commanding the first £15,000,000 fee in 1996, and the new millennium heralding the first £30,000,000 transfer, although sources differ as to whether this barrier was broken by Rio Ferdinand's move to Manchester United in 2002 or Andriy ...
Shortlists of 23 men and 10 women were announced on 30 October 2009. [1] The final five contenders for this year's FIFA World Player of the Year and FIFA Women's World Player of the Year awards were announced on 7 December 2009. [2] Lionel Messi was announced as the World Player of the Year with a record points total. [3]
Currently, the quarterback — who is starting his 23rd season in the NFL — is the highest paid football player with on-field earnings just below $32 million and an additional $52 million in ...
Charlie Weis coached the Notre Dame football team from 2005 to 2009, amassing a record of 35-27 before he was fired and replaced by current Fighting Irish coach Brian Kelly.
Midway through the season, Ronaldo finished second in the 2009 Ballon d'Or and the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year awards, behind Messi. He finished the season with 33 goals in all competitions, including a hat-trick in a 4–1 win against Mallorca on 5 May 2010, his first in La Liga, [104] [105] and became Real Madrid's highest goalscorer ...
American football: United States: $107.5 million: $97.5 million: $10 million 5: LeBron James: Basketball: United States: $96.5 million: $31.5 million: $65 million 6: Neymar: Association football: Brazil: $95 million: $76 million: $19 million 7: Roger Federer: Tennis: Switzerland: $90 million: $0.03 million: $90 million 8: Lewis Hamilton: Auto ...
Using data collected by USA Today and other sources, here are the highest-paid college football coaches for the 2017 season. You can see the full list at USA Today . Now check out which NFL ...