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Cristiano Ronaldo buys a 25% stake in a Spanish club
Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a 25% stake in Spanish Segunda División side UD Almería through CR7 Sports Investments, joining president Mohamed Al Khereiji in a move framed as part of his growing investment portfolio and the club’s long-term development plans.
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De Lange in talks with Marseille over a new contract
Jeffrey de Lange is in talks with Olympique Marseille over a new contract. His current deal runs until mid-2027, and his French club is keen to keep him.
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Severance payouts over 100 million at United after hefty fee for Amorim
Manchester United must pay Rúben Amorim more than €18 million following his dismissal. That is the amount required to buy out the remaining term of the Portuguese coach’s contract and that of his staff. This takes the total to over €100 million in severance payments to managers since the post-Alex Ferguson era.