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Jose Mourinho set to earn over $11 million a year as coach of Fenerbahce in Turkey

Fenerbahce says new coach Jose Mourinho is set to earn 10.5 million euros ($11.4 million) a year in salary after he agreed on a two-year contract.

Fenerbahce revealed the figures in a declaration to inform the stock market on Wednesday, three days after the storied Turkish club presented Mourinho to thousands of fans at its stadium.

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England boasts firepower with Kane, Bellingham, Foden and Palmer to go far at Euro 2024

With four of Europe's most-prolific scorers, England has the firepower to end a nearly 60-year wait for silverware.

How Gareth Southgate deploys his riches could determine whether it is finally a glorious summer for the Three Lions or if the wait to add a trophy to England's lone World Cup — won in 1966 — drags on.

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PSG banks on new direction after Mbappe's move to Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe. Lionel Messi. Neymar.

The talent drain at Paris Saint-Germain over the past 12 months was unprecedented in the world of soccer.

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How Premier League rule change could alter the face of English football

Manchester City's reported legal action against the Premier League has the potential to change the face of English football.

At a time when the most popular league in the world is trying to clamp down on out-of-control spending, the removal of its Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules could pave the way for never-before-seen excess and, it's feared, ultimately kill competition.

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Real Madrid back in the 'galacticos' business with signing of Mbappé

A new "galactico" era could be in the making at Real Madrid.

After years without high-profile signings, Madrid went after one of the biggest names in soccer and added Kylian Mbappé to the long list of top players who have been part of the Spanish powerhouse's history.

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Defending Euro champ Italy draws 0-0 against Turkey, Portugal wins 4-2

Italy stuttered to a 0-0 draw at home to Turkey in the first of two warmup matches before it begins the defense of its European Championship title next week.

Tuesday's match was overshadowed by a serious-looking injury to Turkey defender Ozan Kabak, who appears more than likely to miss Euro 2024 in Germany where he plays his club soccer.

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Viewing of Champions League final up 6% over last year's among U.S. viewers

Real Madrid's victory in the June 1 Champions League final had a combined English- and Spanish-language audience average of 3.62 million among U.S. viewers, a 6% increase over last year according to Nielsen.

CBS' broadcast averaged 2.32 million, the third most-watched Champions League final by a U.S. English language audience. Real Madrid's 2-0 victory was the most-watched by a U.S. English-language audience to not feature a club from England.

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Ronaldo back in global spotlight at Euro 2024 and out to show he's still a force

Cristiano Ronaldo had tears in his eyes as he walked off the field and seemingly into international retirement.

It was the 2022 World Cup and Portugal had just lost to Morocco in the quarterfinals, a shocking result that left Ronaldo inconsolable.

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Chelsea hires Maresca, former Guardiola assistant, as head coach

Enzo Maresca, a former assistant to Pep Guardiola, was hired as Chelsea head coach on Monday, just weeks after leading Leicester back to the Premier League.

The 44-year-old Italian signed a five-year deal as the replacement for Mauricio Pochettino, who left by mutual consent at the end of the season, and is Chelsea's fourth permanent manager since the club came under American ownership midway through 2022.

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Euro host Germany warms up in 0-0 draw with Ukraine

Host Germany and England kicked off the true buildup to the European Championship with their first warmup games on Monday, only after Real Madrid capped the club season by signing Kylian Mbappé.

About 90 minutes after France captain Mbappé finally confirmed he was joining the new Champions League winner, Germany put national team action on midsummer's center stage in an enterprising 0-0 draw with Ukraine.

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