Real Madrid have claimed the mantle of the highest-earning club in world football after posting record revenues in their latest financial figures.
The European champions saw revenue rise 7.4 per cent in 2015-16 to €620 million, eclipsing the figures recorded by Barcelona and Manchester United.
Barca s total of €679m included player sales (thought to amount to approximately €67m), unlike that of Madrid, while United brought in €570m when their latest records were released in September.
Madrid have also wiped out €96m of debt but profit decreased by 22.5 per cent, from €55.9m to €43.3m.
A club statement read: The Real Madrid Board of Directors have agreed to call an Ordinary General Assembly for October 23, 2016.
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Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos, 21, has emerged as a major target for Manchester United. The Daily Mirror reports the Old Trafford club have held talks with Benfica over a deal worth up to £100million, including add-ons.
The Red Devils are also poised to join the race for England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, according to The Sun. United are ready to join Arsenal and Chelsea in the hunt for Rice, who impressed in their narrow 1-0 defeat to West Ham on Sunday.
The Hammers are eyeing a move for Fulham boss Marco Silva if they part ways with David Moyes, according to the Daily Mail. The 45-year-old has a £6million release clause in his contract.
Chelsea are keen to make Portugal forward Joao Felix’s loan from Atletico Madrid permanent. Accordi…
Manuel Pellegrini s hopes of winning the quadruple remain intact after Sergio Aguero inspired Manchester City to a 3-0 FA Cup third-round victory over fellow Premier League outfit Norwich City on Saturday.
Pellegrini s decision to rest the likes of Yaya Toure, David Silva and Joe Hart was justified as the visitors cruised into round four, Aguero getting more valuable game-time after his recent heel injury.
The 27-year-old opened the scoring after 16 minutes at Carrow Road with a stunning strike, before setting up Kelechi Iheanacho for a second before half-time.
Norwich enjoyed more possession after the break but were punished as Kevin De Bruyne added a third with 12 minutes to play.
Victory sees Manchester City into the draw for the next round as they loo…
Gabon gave themselves a great chance of making the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations thanks to Jim Allevinah s 88th-minute strike, which sealed a 1-1 draw with Ghana.
Once again shorn of talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who missed out due to cardiac lesions after contracting COVID-19 last week, the Panthers fought back on Friday.
Andre Ayew had lashed four-time AFCON champions Ghana ahead in the 18th minute with a powerful shot on the turn from just outside Gabon s area.
It was a brilliant effort from the Black Stars captain, who according to Opta had only a five per cent chance of converting the opportunity, but the venom on his shot got the better of Gabon goalkeeper Jean Noel Amonome.
Yet it was the only attempt Ghana managed to get on …
Bayer Leverkusen s Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double was the result of players keeping faith in the team throughout what turned into a dream season, so says Xabi Alonso.
Leverkusen added the Pokal to their Bundesliga crown with a 1-0 victory over second-tier Kaiserslautern.
Granit Xhaka scored the only goal of the game as he arrowed in from distance in the 16th minute.
In the end, to win like that meant we showed spirit, we fought for the fans for the club, said Alonso.
It is a huge success to win the double. We will remember this in the future.
CHAMPIONS x2! |
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en)
Leverkusen lost only one of 53 matches across all competitions this season, with that sole defeat coming in Wednesday s Europa Le…
Barcelona could still win the domestic double again this season, but former Blaugrana midfielder Deco feels Ernesto Valverde is still under pressure because of the humiliating Champions League exit to Liverpool.
Valverde won LaLiga and the Copa del Rey in his first campaign last season and, after retaining the domestic title, his side will achieve a double-double if they beat Valencia in Saturday s cup final.
Yet the Barca boss position still appears perilous because of the embarrassing way in which the club exited this year s Champions League.
Despite holding a 3-0 advantage from the first leg against Liverpool, Barca were thrashed 4-0 in the return fixture of the semi-final at Anfield, leaving Deco uncertain over Valverde s long-term future.
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A familiar pairing helped Tottenham return to winning ways in the Premier League this weekend.
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min were both on target as Jose Mourinho s side ended a four-match winless streak in the competition with a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Leeds United.
Their rapport has been one of the defining stories of the season but, away from north London, several other games produced some interesting statistics.
With the help of Opta data, we take a look at some of the quirkiest stats from the weekend s action, with Leicester City s win at Newcastle United a source of a couple of fascinating facts.
Kane and Son combine again
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min s almost telepathic understanding was on show again in Tottenham s�…
Jurgen Klopp believes the criticism that has come Liverpool s way in recent weeks has been justified, as he quipped he is relishing the chance to read a newspaper again.
Liverpool have had an underwhelming start to the season and sit ninth in the Premier League following Saturday s 3-3 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion.
They bounced back in the Champions League on Tuesday, beating Rangers 2-0 at Anfield thanks to Trent Alexander-Arnold s free-kick and Mohamed Salah s penalty.
Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor pulled off a string of excellent saves to keep the scoreline respectable, with Darwin Nunez frustrated in his search for a first Anfield goal, but the Reds got the job done with a minimum of fuss to claim a second straight win in Group A following their 2-1…