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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes world's highest-paid athlete after Al Nassr move

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the world's highest-paid athlete for the first time since 2017 following his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.Forbes report the 38-year-old Portugal forward earned $136m (£108.7m) over the past 12 months.His contract with Al Nassr is reportedly worth more than 200m euros (£176.5m) per year.Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is second on Forbes' list having earned $130m (£103.9m).Forbes' top 10 also features basketball star LeBron James and boxer Canelo Alvarez, while 20-time tennis Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is the only retired athlete on the list in ninth place.Dustin Johnson (sixth) and Phil Mickelson (seventh) are the first golfers to make the top 10 since Tiger Woods in 2020.John…

Pele's cancer has advanced, says hospital

Brazil great Pele's cancer is advancing, according to the hospital where the 82-year-old is being treated.

Brazil legend Pele dies aged 82

Brazil legend Pele, who is regarded by many as football's greatest player, dies at the age of 82.

Fifa to rethink 2026 format after 'best' World Cup

Fifa is to reconsider the format of the 2026 World Cup following the success of the four-group format at the 2022 tournament, says president Gianni Infantino.

Germany players cover mouths amid Fifa armband row

Germany players cover their mouths for the team photograph before their World Cup opener against Japan amid the row with Fifa over the OneLove armband.

Ronaldo to leave Man Utd with immediate effect

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United with immediate effect.

Sweden dominates USWNT in a 3-0 victory in their opener at Tokyo Olympics

The Americans had been pointing to this game for five years, ever since they lost to Sweden on penalty kicks in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Olympics

Eriksen 'awake' after collapsing

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is "awake" in hospital after collapsing during the Euro 2020 match against Finland, say the Danish Football Association.