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Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking. Yes, Kylian Mbappe. World Cup winner and quite possibly the most valuable player in the world already. If money is no problem, though (kind of ruins the game, though, right?), then you may as well go all out and try and convince PSG to sell the star who turned 21 in December. The bad news is he is worth at least £86m - if not more. Even worse... his £378,400-a-week wages. Wow. … [Read more...] about Football Manager 2020: The best FM wonderkids to sign for your club while in coronavirus lockdown

“We are taking legal advice but until there is definitive guidance allowing you to undertake paid work for others whilst on furlough we will be maintaining this cautious stance,” the email said. It added: “If you wish to work for another company at this time, think this is unfair, there is of course the option to ask to be P45’d so that you can accept an offer of work elsewhere. You are always more than welcome to re-register with us when this is over.” … [Read more...] about Thousands of casual workers at major football stadiums ‘left without pay’

“It seemed strange to me because every other decision in this process has been kept behind closed doors, but this had to be announced publicly,” he added. “It feels as if it’s to shame the players to force them into a corner where they have to pick up the bill for lost revenue. In my opinion it is now a no-win situation. Whatever way you look at it, we’re easy targets.” … [Read more...] about Wayne Rooney leads footballers’ backlash against pay cut criticism

So instead of politicians getting on their high horses and telling footballers to forsake big chunks of their salaries, perhaps the Government should make sure football's contribution to our tax revenues goes to where it is needed most in a time of national emergency. … [Read more...] about Footballers are not greedy and will always be charitable to those in need

"It is important for Bayern that a coach also understands the philosophy of the club," he said. "Hansi was a player at Bayern, he was assistant coach, now he is permanently head coach. Hansi knows the mentality of the club, he knows that Bayern is measured by maximum success and I am pleased that we can now develop our ideas together with him in the coming years." … [Read more...] about Bundesliga: Hansi Flick is perfect for Bayern Munich, but not just because of the football