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![Lionel Messi's immense salary caused a stir last weekend.]()
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Lionel Messi’s immense salary caused a stir last weekend.
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![“La Pulga” near Barcelona earned an unbelievable 555 million euros from 2017 to 2021.]()
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“La Pulga” near Barcelona earned an unbelievable 555 million euros from 2017 to 2021.
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![The discussion about the Argentine causes football fan Rafael Nadal to shake his head.]()
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The discussion about the Argentine causes football fan Rafael Nadal to shake his head.
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![The Mallorcan himself must currently see that he is fit for the Australian Open.]()
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The Mallorcan himself must currently see that he is fit for the Australian Open.
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![He had to take a break from the ATP Cup due to back problems.]()
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He had to take a break from the ATP Cup due to back problems.
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Last weekend the leaked salary of Lionel Messi (33) caused a stir. “El Mundo” published his contract, which says that the Argentine will earn an incredible 555 million euros at Barcelona from 2017 to summer 2021.
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With Rafael Nadal, of all people, there is now a supporter of Barça arch-rivals Real Madrid Messi. «I don’t understand the Messi debate. He’s one of the best in history. He demands what the club is willing to pay him, ”the 34-year-old told TV broadcaster“ Movistar ”. At the same time, however, he also holds the club responsible. “The club is the one who has to deal with its finances and its vision for the future, whether with Leo or without him.”
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The Catalans are known to have a huge financial hole to plug. In addition, the future of their legend is more than unclear.
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When asked about the royal team, Nadal explains his view of the current sporting real downturn: “These are situations that are logical after such difficult times. It is much more difficult to plan something – both on a sporting and club level. “
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“Not fit enough to play”
The 20-time Grand Slam winner currently cares more about himself than about football. At the beginning of the week he had to miss the first game of the ATP Cup due to back problems. “It wasn’t very bad for me, but I wasn’t fit enough to play.”
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Regarding the Australian Open (from February 8th), however, he gives a slight all-clear because “I am treated daily and trust that things will improve.” If the tournament down under is not a success, it would not be a problem with regard to the Grand Slam comparison with Roger Federer (39) and Novak Djokovic (33): “The first big goal is the Australian Open and if it is not good the season continues. I’ve never been obsessed with the Grand Slams. ” (smi)
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Published: 02/05/2021, 1:10 a.m.–Related
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