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Well, here's an interesting story — Pape Matar Sarr might actually have a market. According to AfricaFoot (not really a Tier 1 source but interesting nonetheless), Galatasaray have an interest in the Senegalese midfielder and have gone as far as to agree personal terms with Sarr, but as of the time of this posting the clubs haven't come to an agreement over a transfer fee.
The report states that the personal agreement is for wages in Turkey of €9m/year which comes out to about £148k/wk. What it does NOT state is whether those wages are gross, or if they're net — Turkey is pretty well-known for being able to offer incredible wages to footballers because they have favorable tax situations there. It's famously why Victor Osimhen is at Galatasaray right now and not an actually good football club, and why actually good football clubs are hesitant to try and purchase him because he's on absolutely insane gross wages there.
The article also suggests Gala are wanting a three year contract for Sarr. It doesn't state whether the clubs are actually in talks at all, and so if any of this is true I'd expect to see it in the English papers before too long. Transfermarkt, which is notoriously unreliable when it comes to actual player values, lists Sarr as being worth around £25m, but who knows what he'll actually go for.
Sarr has been a player linked with an exit this summer for a while now, and it wouldn't surprise me if he goes. He's a player with a lot of utility and a motor that lasts for days, but he hasn't developed the technical skills that Spurs hoped for when they signed him from Metz a few years ago. He probably needs a fresh start somewhere else and I can see him doing well in Turkey or a return to Ligue 1.
#wages #turkey #interesting #personal
The report states that the personal agreement is for wages in Turkey of €9m/year which comes out to about £148k/wk. What it does NOT state is whether those wages are gross, or if they're net — Turkey is pretty well-known for being able to offer incredible wages to footballers because they have favorable tax situations there. It's famously why Victor Osimhen is at Galatasaray right now and not an actually good football club, and why actually good football clubs are hesitant to try and purchase him because he's on absolutely insane gross wages there.
The article also suggests Gala are wanting a three year contract for Sarr. It doesn't state whether the clubs are actually in talks at all, and so if any of this is true I'd expect to see it in the English papers before too long. Transfermarkt, which is notoriously unreliable when it comes to actual player values, lists Sarr as being worth around £25m, but who knows what he'll actually go for.
Sarr has been a player linked with an exit this summer for a while now, and it wouldn't surprise me if he goes. He's a player with a lot of utility and a motor that lasts for days, but he hasn't developed the technical skills that Spurs hoped for when they signed him from Metz a few years ago. He probably needs a fresh start somewhere else and I can see him doing well in Turkey or a return to Ligue 1.
#wages #turkey #interesting #personal
2 days ago
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Ayoub Akbili needed money for his mother's surgery. Hamza Haibouri wanted a shot at a professional soccer career. Abdelouahed Iken was chasing the glossy life a friend posted about on Facebook from Italy.
So when they heard rumors that Morocco's border with Spain was open, they decided to join the rush to try to reach Europe.
All three died attempting to cross, becoming victims of the deadliest migration crisis between Morocco and Spain.
Fueled by misinformation, poverty and lack of opportunities, more than 70,000 would-be migrants from Morocco and beyond swam or climbed over a breakwater last month to try to reach Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast. At least 90 people died attempting to cross the border, according to official figures; rights groups reported a much higher toll. Many families still haven't been able to retrieve the bodies.
Nearly all the survivors have returned to Morocco, and both countries have intensified security measures. Moroccan and Spanish authorities blamed social media rumors and human smuggling networks for the surge, while migrants cited unemployment and low wages as major factors.
#migrants
So when they heard rumors that Morocco's border with Spain was open, they decided to join the rush to try to reach Europe.
All three died attempting to cross, becoming victims of the deadliest migration crisis between Morocco and Spain.
Fueled by misinformation, poverty and lack of opportunities, more than 70,000 would-be migrants from Morocco and beyond swam or climbed over a breakwater last month to try to reach Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast. At least 90 people died attempting to cross the border, according to official figures; rights groups reported a much higher toll. Many families still haven't been able to retrieve the bodies.
Nearly all the survivors have returned to Morocco, and both countries have intensified security measures. Moroccan and Spanish authorities blamed social media rumors and human smuggling networks for the surge, while migrants cited unemployment and low wages as major factors.
#migrants
2 days ago
Genoa and Brighton have reached an agreement over a loan move for Evan Ferguson, with the Republic of Ireland striker set for a return to Serie A.
According to Sky Sport, the deal will see Ferguson join on loan with Brighton covering 30% of his wages, and he isn't expected to be available until early October.
LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on January 06, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
The move continues a pattern for the Irishman, who has been farmed out repeatedly since establishing himself at Brighton, following a difficult spell at West Ham in early 2025 and a season at Roma last year, where an ankle injury limited him to 16 league appearances and just three goals.
Daniele De Rossi's Genoa have been searching for a recognised centre-forward after a summer of departures left the club short up front, and are prepared to be patient with Ferguson's recovery in the hope of getting the best of a player once considered one of the Premier League's brightest young strikers.
#lecce #serie
According to Sky Sport, the deal will see Ferguson join on loan with Brighton covering 30% of his wages, and he isn't expected to be available until early October.
LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on January 06, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
The move continues a pattern for the Irishman, who has been farmed out repeatedly since establishing himself at Brighton, following a difficult spell at West Ham in early 2025 and a season at Roma last year, where an ankle injury limited him to 16 league appearances and just three goals.
Daniele De Rossi's Genoa have been searching for a recognised centre-forward after a summer of departures left the club short up front, and are prepared to be patient with Ferguson's recovery in the hope of getting the best of a player once considered one of the Premier League's brightest young strikers.
#lecce #serie
2 days ago
Milan roared back in the transfer market and quenched their thirst for a new wing-back by purchasing one of the most coveted ones, Diego Moreira from Strasbourg, Sky reports.
Like in their previous big deals, the Rossoneri emptied their coffers to edge out the competition and seal the deal quickly to quash any attempts to hijack it. They'll pay a €45M fee plus hefty bonuses up to €20M, part which will be hard to activate. Instead, his wages will be relatively modest.
Milan beat in particular RB Leipzig for Moreira, while Roma had targeted him earlier in the summer. The Giallorossi had tendered €35M plus €10M add-ons and a 10 percent sell-on clause. He conspicuously posted a picture donning the Rossoneri jersey in early August.
The 22-year-old got his start at Benfica and had a cup of coffee at Olympique Lyonnais before being signed by Chelsea. He was an afterthought in London and returned to France a year later, blooming over the past two campaigns at Strasbourg. He registered 7 goals and 16 **** ists in 76 appearances and was part of Belgium's World Cup squad, although he appeared just once, making an impact in their comeback versus Senegal.
They surely don't beat around the bush when they really want somebody. Only time will tell whether these big fees will come back to bite them. Instead, from a technical standpoint, there are no notes. They were thin and weak on the wings, he can handle multiple positions, giving Ruben Amorim another versatile man to play with, and, at worst, he'll bring a lot of juice. A formation featuring him and Alexis Saelemaekers wide and two no.10s behind Gonçalo Ramos will be hard to stop.
#back #instead #hard #beat
Like in their previous big deals, the Rossoneri emptied their coffers to edge out the competition and seal the deal quickly to quash any attempts to hijack it. They'll pay a €45M fee plus hefty bonuses up to €20M, part which will be hard to activate. Instead, his wages will be relatively modest.
Milan beat in particular RB Leipzig for Moreira, while Roma had targeted him earlier in the summer. The Giallorossi had tendered €35M plus €10M add-ons and a 10 percent sell-on clause. He conspicuously posted a picture donning the Rossoneri jersey in early August.
The 22-year-old got his start at Benfica and had a cup of coffee at Olympique Lyonnais before being signed by Chelsea. He was an afterthought in London and returned to France a year later, blooming over the past two campaigns at Strasbourg. He registered 7 goals and 16 **** ists in 76 appearances and was part of Belgium's World Cup squad, although he appeared just once, making an impact in their comeback versus Senegal.
They surely don't beat around the bush when they really want somebody. Only time will tell whether these big fees will come back to bite them. Instead, from a technical standpoint, there are no notes. They were thin and weak on the wings, he can handle multiple positions, giving Ruben Amorim another versatile man to play with, and, at worst, he'll bring a lot of juice. A formation featuring him and Alexis Saelemaekers wide and two no.10s behind Gonçalo Ramos will be hard to stop.
#back #instead #hard #beat
2 days ago
FLA's new guidance offers a "strategic approach and concrete recommendations" informed by labour rights standards and frameworks, including its work with the Responsible Purchasing Practices Working Group. It is based on FLA's learnings from evaluating over 50 companies' responsible purchasing and production practices over the last decade; insights gleaned from conversations with buyers; and more.
"Purchasing decisions directly influence working conditions in supply chains," said FLA vice president of research & development in social compliance Tiffany Rogers. "Cost negotiations, payment terms, and lead times are just a few of the elements companies must consider in light of their impact on workers. Our latest guidance is designed to help businesses develop clear processes for working responsibly with suppliers that avoid creating risks for both workers and business operations."
Just Style coverage yesterday on the back of data from ESG ratings agency EcoVadis, revealed most UK retailers currently have no mechanism in place for workers to safely report labour rights abuse. EcoVadis ***** sed nearly 3,000 suppliers to UK retailers, 242 of which were based in countries classified as high risk for labour and human rights abuses.
While 72% of these suppliers had a written human rights policy in place, 56% had no formal channel available for workers to safely report labour-rights issues such as unpaid wages, harassment or forced labour conditions.
"FLA to issue new guidance on responsible purchasing practices" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand.
#labour #responsible
"Purchasing decisions directly influence working conditions in supply chains," said FLA vice president of research & development in social compliance Tiffany Rogers. "Cost negotiations, payment terms, and lead times are just a few of the elements companies must consider in light of their impact on workers. Our latest guidance is designed to help businesses develop clear processes for working responsibly with suppliers that avoid creating risks for both workers and business operations."
Just Style coverage yesterday on the back of data from ESG ratings agency EcoVadis, revealed most UK retailers currently have no mechanism in place for workers to safely report labour rights abuse. EcoVadis ***** sed nearly 3,000 suppliers to UK retailers, 242 of which were based in countries classified as high risk for labour and human rights abuses.
While 72% of these suppliers had a written human rights policy in place, 56% had no formal channel available for workers to safely report labour-rights issues such as unpaid wages, harassment or forced labour conditions.
"FLA to issue new guidance on responsible purchasing practices" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand.
#labour #responsible
2 days ago
Social Security's earnings test ignores 401(k) withdrawals entirely, counting only wages and net self-employment income against the 2026 limit of $24,480.
A $70,000 traditional 401(k) withdrawal enters IRS provisional income calculations, potentially making up to 85% of Social Security benefits taxable at ordinary rates.
Large 401(k) distributions can trigger IRMAA Medicare premium surcharges with a two-year delay, so a 2026 withdrawal may raise 2028 Part B and Part D costs.
Many financial professionals are salespeople paid on what they push, not whether you end up wealthier. A fiduciary is the opposite. The SEC legally requires them to put your interests first. Advisor.com's free matching tool pairs you with vetted fiduciaries from major national firms, all in under three minutes. See who you match with today.
Picture a 63-year-old who left his full-time shop job last year, started drawing Social Security early, and now picks up welding and small fabrication work from his garage. In a single year, he withdraws $70,000 from a traditional 401(k) to cover the mortgage and buy a truck. After business expenses, his welding work produces $10,000 in net self-employment earnings. He ***** umes the government sees $80,000 in income. Social Security does not. Its retirement earnings test looks only at the $10,000.
#security #year #income #part
A $70,000 traditional 401(k) withdrawal enters IRS provisional income calculations, potentially making up to 85% of Social Security benefits taxable at ordinary rates.
Large 401(k) distributions can trigger IRMAA Medicare premium surcharges with a two-year delay, so a 2026 withdrawal may raise 2028 Part B and Part D costs.
Many financial professionals are salespeople paid on what they push, not whether you end up wealthier. A fiduciary is the opposite. The SEC legally requires them to put your interests first. Advisor.com's free matching tool pairs you with vetted fiduciaries from major national firms, all in under three minutes. See who you match with today.
Picture a 63-year-old who left his full-time shop job last year, started drawing Social Security early, and now picks up welding and small fabrication work from his garage. In a single year, he withdraws $70,000 from a traditional 401(k) to cover the mortgage and buy a truck. After business expenses, his welding work produces $10,000 in net self-employment earnings. He ***** umes the government sees $80,000 in income. Social Security does not. Its retirement earnings test looks only at the $10,000.
#security #year #income #part
5 days ago
As of August 14, the U.S. dollar is facing pressure due to changing expectations for the Fed after release of slower inflation data provided further evidence of a case for increased easing. The July report for the Producer Price Index (PPI) indicated that inflation for wholesale goods was unchanged compared to the month prior, and core PPI also increased by 0.2% after the latest CPI report indicated a slower-than-expected rise. The data released further eased the concerns for inflation rising again and suggested that the Fed was likely to begin cutting rates in September.
For the Fed, the labor market is still the most important factor. The recent data for July hiring indicated slower hiring, and more of a need to strike a balance between inflation concerns and an economy likely to be slowing. However, Fed officials reassure the market that the inflation data is still well above the Fed's target for inflation being set at 2%.
The euro is benefitting from the slower expectations of Fed rate movements, but is also dealing with domestic challenges. The European Central Bank is still maintaining a cautious stance by keeping policy the same as they ******* s the impact of the disruptions to Middle East energy supply and inflation as well as consumer demand. Recent reports of the activity of the euro zone have shown signs of stabilizing, but still have the potential to grow at a lower level due to slow demand and geopolitical challenges.
Sterling faces considerable pressure as the UK's second-quarter GDP showed a 0.4% quarterly rise, following stronger early quarter growth. The data published reflects the economy's resilience, especially as price rises for energy have been high and global uncertainties remain. Still, the Bank of England must continue to balance inflation and the threats caused by the increasing growth of nominal wages and energy price rises.
For currency markets, the most important factor continues to be the difference in interest rates and the expected changes. Easing US inflation has lowered expectations of further rate hikes by the FOMC, and the euro and pound are now being evaluated on whether their respective domestic economies can continue to grow without re-igniting inflation.
#data #further #indicated #euro
For the Fed, the labor market is still the most important factor. The recent data for July hiring indicated slower hiring, and more of a need to strike a balance between inflation concerns and an economy likely to be slowing. However, Fed officials reassure the market that the inflation data is still well above the Fed's target for inflation being set at 2%.
The euro is benefitting from the slower expectations of Fed rate movements, but is also dealing with domestic challenges. The European Central Bank is still maintaining a cautious stance by keeping policy the same as they ******* s the impact of the disruptions to Middle East energy supply and inflation as well as consumer demand. Recent reports of the activity of the euro zone have shown signs of stabilizing, but still have the potential to grow at a lower level due to slow demand and geopolitical challenges.
Sterling faces considerable pressure as the UK's second-quarter GDP showed a 0.4% quarterly rise, following stronger early quarter growth. The data published reflects the economy's resilience, especially as price rises for energy have been high and global uncertainties remain. Still, the Bank of England must continue to balance inflation and the threats caused by the increasing growth of nominal wages and energy price rises.
For currency markets, the most important factor continues to be the difference in interest rates and the expected changes. Easing US inflation has lowered expectations of further rate hikes by the FOMC, and the euro and pound are now being evaluated on whether their respective domestic economies can continue to grow without re-igniting inflation.
#data #further #indicated #euro
9 days ago
According to information from Nice-Matin and confirmed by multiple other outlets, AS Monaco are set to terminate Paul Pogba's (33) contract.
The French outlet writes that the club informed Pogba a few weeks ago that they intended to end their professional arrangement early. Furthermore, it's being reported that the club will look for a financial settlement with the player and pay out any outstanding wages.
It was only last summer that the 2018 World Cup winner joined Les Monégasques on a free transfer following the end of his doping ban. Pogba struggled with his fitness in his first season back in professional football since 2023. He made only six appearances, totalling 105 minutes of football.
Earlier this summer, Pogba surprised the club by suggesting on social media that he planned to stay for the next season, as discussions over his future had not yet begun. As it turns out, the Frenchman will not continue his career in the Principality.
GFFN | Nick Hartland
#club
The French outlet writes that the club informed Pogba a few weeks ago that they intended to end their professional arrangement early. Furthermore, it's being reported that the club will look for a financial settlement with the player and pay out any outstanding wages.
It was only last summer that the 2018 World Cup winner joined Les Monégasques on a free transfer following the end of his doping ban. Pogba struggled with his fitness in his first season back in professional football since 2023. He made only six appearances, totalling 105 minutes of football.
Earlier this summer, Pogba surprised the club by suggesting on social media that he planned to stay for the next season, as discussions over his future had not yet begun. As it turns out, the Frenchman will not continue his career in the Principality.
GFFN | Nick Hartland
#club
9 days ago
The Professional Footballers' ****** ociation (PFA) has started legal proceedings against the English Football League (EFL) over changes to salary caps in League One.
In May, the EFL announced that Squad Cost Rules (SCR) would replace the current Profitability and Sustainability (P&S) financial framework from 2026-27.
In League One the changes would reduce the percentage of turnover that clubs could spend on wages from 60% to 50%.
Teams relegated from the Championship are permitted to spend 65% of turnover on wages in their first season in the third tier, down from 75%.
Manager pay has also been incorporated into the new framework and clubs are also restricted to spending no more than 50% of injection of cash from owners on wages.
#turnover
In May, the EFL announced that Squad Cost Rules (SCR) would replace the current Profitability and Sustainability (P&S) financial framework from 2026-27.
In League One the changes would reduce the percentage of turnover that clubs could spend on wages from 60% to 50%.
Teams relegated from the Championship are permitted to spend 65% of turnover on wages in their first season in the third tier, down from 75%.
Manager pay has also been incorporated into the new framework and clubs are also restricted to spending no more than 50% of injection of cash from owners on wages.
#turnover
9 days ago
Napoli want a statement signing, and Gabriel Jesus has moved from fantasy to something far more concrete. According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, the Brazilian forward is firmly on the Italian club's radar as they look to sharpen their attack and restore momentum ahead of a season built around high expectations.
The logic is straightforward. Napoli have spent heavily already, with £86.5 million committed to permanent deals for Rasmus Hojlund, Alisson Santos and Lorenzo Lucca. That is proper money, even in a market where clubs often behave as though accounting is optional. The issue now is balance. Napoli still need sales, and those sales are dictating the pace of everything.
This is where the Gabriel Jesus transfer story becomes interesting for **** nal as well as Napoli. The report states that **** nal have not yet contacted the player to discuss a renewal, even though his current contract expires in 2027. In transfer terms, that matters. Clubs do not need to panic with two years left, but they do need clarity. If there is no obvious long-term plan, buyers start circling and the player starts considering alternatives.
Napoli's move is tied closely to Romelu Lukaku's expected departure. The Belgian has reportedly reached an agreement with Fenerbahce, with the two clubs still needing to settle the fee. Napoli had initially wanted £12 million, but the piece suggests they may accept £7 million to £8 million including bonuses. That is a sizeable drop, but this is what happens when a sale becomes part of a bigger mechanism. They want room, wages off the books and a clear run at their real target.
The other outgoing mentioned is Noa Lang, who is attracting interest from Ajax after PSG pushed ahead on a move for Mika Godts. Napoli want £30 million for Lang, though the report suggests £25 million plus bonuses could be enough. Again, this is not random. If Lukaku and Lang move, Napoli create the financial and tactical **** e to go hard for Gabriel Jesus.
#lang
The logic is straightforward. Napoli have spent heavily already, with £86.5 million committed to permanent deals for Rasmus Hojlund, Alisson Santos and Lorenzo Lucca. That is proper money, even in a market where clubs often behave as though accounting is optional. The issue now is balance. Napoli still need sales, and those sales are dictating the pace of everything.
This is where the Gabriel Jesus transfer story becomes interesting for **** nal as well as Napoli. The report states that **** nal have not yet contacted the player to discuss a renewal, even though his current contract expires in 2027. In transfer terms, that matters. Clubs do not need to panic with two years left, but they do need clarity. If there is no obvious long-term plan, buyers start circling and the player starts considering alternatives.
Napoli's move is tied closely to Romelu Lukaku's expected departure. The Belgian has reportedly reached an agreement with Fenerbahce, with the two clubs still needing to settle the fee. Napoli had initially wanted £12 million, but the piece suggests they may accept £7 million to £8 million including bonuses. That is a sizeable drop, but this is what happens when a sale becomes part of a bigger mechanism. They want room, wages off the books and a clear run at their real target.
The other outgoing mentioned is Noa Lang, who is attracting interest from Ajax after PSG pushed ahead on a move for Mika Godts. Napoli want £30 million for Lang, though the report suggests £25 million plus bonuses could be enough. Again, this is not random. If Lukaku and Lang move, Napoli create the financial and tactical **** e to go hard for Gabriel Jesus.
#lang
11 days ago
João Palhinha is not in Vincent Kompany's plans this season for Bayern Munich despite the midfielder saying he was ready to stay and fight for his place after returning from a relatively solid loan spell with Tottenham. For a decent while, he was rumored with a potential move back to Portugal, but neither Sporting CP or Benfica are currently able to afford his wages and Aston Villa have been the club most recently linked with the Portuguese midfielder.
Unai Emery is an admirer of Palinha's and is looking to fill the spot left by Youri Tielemans, who left for Manchester United. Additionally, playmaker Morgan Rogers has left for Chelsea, which leaves another gap in Emery's midfield and while they have already brought in João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers, there's still a void to be filled.
Villa could now face competitions from a Premier League rival for Palhinha, though. Per information from TalkSport (via iMiaSanMia), Newcastle United have emerged as a potential suitor for the midfielder as new manager Matthias Jaissle really seems him as a good fit for his midfield. In addition to the departure of manager Eddie Howe, The Magpies have already lost Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, Sandro Tonali to Tottenham, and most recently, Bruno Guimarães to ******* nal. Jaissle now has find the right puzzle pieces in the remainder of the summer transfer window and he sees Palhinha as a viable option.
With the players Newcastle have lost, experience in the Premier League is exactly what he's looking for — something Palhinha has plenty of with his tenures at Tottenham and Fulham. They'll really have to fight Villa for his signature, though, as Bayern have the luxury of waiting to see who'll be willing to pay a higher fee for him since they prefer a permanent sale over another loan option.
For Newcastle, they'll want to avoid another situation similar to what happened with Johan Manzambi, who wound up going to Villa from SC Freiburg after all indications were pointing towards a move to Newcastle. A higher wage paid and the prospect of Champions League football from this season after the UEFA Supercup against Paris Saint-Germain was one of the huge selling points for Manzambi after he impressed with Switzerland at the World Cup, so Newcastle have the ball in their court when it comes to Palhinha.
#newcastle #villa #league #premier
Unai Emery is an admirer of Palinha's and is looking to fill the spot left by Youri Tielemans, who left for Manchester United. Additionally, playmaker Morgan Rogers has left for Chelsea, which leaves another gap in Emery's midfield and while they have already brought in João Gomes from Wolverhampton Wanderers, there's still a void to be filled.
Villa could now face competitions from a Premier League rival for Palhinha, though. Per information from TalkSport (via iMiaSanMia), Newcastle United have emerged as a potential suitor for the midfielder as new manager Matthias Jaissle really seems him as a good fit for his midfield. In addition to the departure of manager Eddie Howe, The Magpies have already lost Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, Sandro Tonali to Tottenham, and most recently, Bruno Guimarães to ******* nal. Jaissle now has find the right puzzle pieces in the remainder of the summer transfer window and he sees Palhinha as a viable option.
With the players Newcastle have lost, experience in the Premier League is exactly what he's looking for — something Palhinha has plenty of with his tenures at Tottenham and Fulham. They'll really have to fight Villa for his signature, though, as Bayern have the luxury of waiting to see who'll be willing to pay a higher fee for him since they prefer a permanent sale over another loan option.
For Newcastle, they'll want to avoid another situation similar to what happened with Johan Manzambi, who wound up going to Villa from SC Freiburg after all indications were pointing towards a move to Newcastle. A higher wage paid and the prospect of Champions League football from this season after the UEFA Supercup against Paris Saint-Germain was one of the huge selling points for Manzambi after he impressed with Switzerland at the World Cup, so Newcastle have the ball in their court when it comes to Palhinha.
#newcastle #villa #league #premier
11 days ago
A year ago, they were three of the main faces of Serie A. Today, Romelu Lukaku, Dusan Vlahovic and Rafael Leao are facing a scenario that would have been unthinkable just a few months ago: move to Turkey to remain key players, or accept a backup role in Europe's biggest leagues.
Follow Napoli's pre-season training camp up close! The friendly against Aris Thessaloniki will be broadcast live on OneFootball! Click here to check the match schedule and how to watch.
Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş and Galatasaray are ready to welcome them as superstars.
The big clubs in the Premier League, La Liga and the Bundesliga, on the other hand, seem willing to take them only under very different conditions: lower wages, more competition and no guarantees of a starting spot.
An unthinkable scenario for three players of their caliber, all of them standout stars in the Italian league.
#players #romelu #lukaku
Follow Napoli's pre-season training camp up close! The friendly against Aris Thessaloniki will be broadcast live on OneFootball! Click here to check the match schedule and how to watch.
Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş and Galatasaray are ready to welcome them as superstars.
The big clubs in the Premier League, La Liga and the Bundesliga, on the other hand, seem willing to take them only under very different conditions: lower wages, more competition and no guarantees of a starting spot.
An unthinkable scenario for three players of their caliber, all of them standout stars in the Italian league.
#players #romelu #lukaku
11 days ago
Ferran Torres appears set for a major move this summer, with TeamTalk reporting that the Barcelona forward has agreed personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a proposed transfer. The Spain international, who has attracted attention from **** nal and Tottenham Hotspur, is now waiting for the clubs to complete what is expected to be a deal worth around €50million (£43m / $58m).
The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his current Barcelona contract, a detail that has clearly shaped the market around him. PSG have moved quickly, identifying Torres as a player capable of strengthening their central attacking options after the departure of Goncalo Ramos to AC Milan earlier in the window.
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According to the report, there was firm interest from north London. "We can confirm that both **** nal and Tottenham Hotspur showed an interest in bringing the Spain international back to England, with a return to the Premier League having been a genuine consideration for the player." That line underlines that this was no routine check-in, there was authentic Premier League intent.
Yet the direction of travel changed once PSG entered the picture. "However, once PSG made their approach, Torres spoke with head coach Luis Enrique and that conversation proved decisive." In elite recruitment, these moments often matter as much as fee or wages. A trusted coach, a defined role and a convincing sporting project can tilt the balance very quickly.
#Barcelona #premier #around
The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his current Barcelona contract, a detail that has clearly shaped the market around him. PSG have moved quickly, identifying Torres as a player capable of strengthening their central attacking options after the departure of Goncalo Ramos to AC Milan earlier in the window.
Photo IMAGO
According to the report, there was firm interest from north London. "We can confirm that both **** nal and Tottenham Hotspur showed an interest in bringing the Spain international back to England, with a return to the Premier League having been a genuine consideration for the player." That line underlines that this was no routine check-in, there was authentic Premier League intent.
Yet the direction of travel changed once PSG entered the picture. "However, once PSG made their approach, Torres spoke with head coach Luis Enrique and that conversation proved decisive." In elite recruitment, these moments often matter as much as fee or wages. A trusted coach, a defined role and a convincing sporting project can tilt the balance very quickly.
#Barcelona #premier #around
11 days ago
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American workers are getting a smaller slice of the economic pie — and some people blame it on a decision made more than 50 years ago.
A Kobeissi Letter chart (1) based on Federal Reserve Bank (FRED) data (2) has been making the rounds online (3). It shows wages and salaries at roughly 43% of U.S. gross domestic income in the first quarter of 2026. Taken from a government data series going back to 1929, that share is nearly the lowest since the Great Depression began.
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#wealth #moneywise #finance #kobeissi
American workers are getting a smaller slice of the economic pie — and some people blame it on a decision made more than 50 years ago.
A Kobeissi Letter chart (1) based on Federal Reserve Bank (FRED) data (2) has been making the rounds online (3). It shows wages and salaries at roughly 43% of U.S. gross domestic income in the first quarter of 2026. Taken from a government data series going back to 1929, that share is nearly the lowest since the Great Depression began.
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#wealth #moneywise #finance #kobeissi
12 days ago
Liverpool are on the brink of signing Ronald Araujo from Barcelona. We've had a look at his real value - and why the Reds want him.
Liverpool will imminently announce the signing of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy. That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who was among those breaking the news on Friday night.
The Reds will be able to pay €55m to make it all permanent next July, while they'll also cover his wages in full for the duration of the loan.
On the face of it, you can see why Liverpool made this move. They needed a centre-back in his prime years - someone who can bridge the gap between Virgil van Dijk (35), Jeremy Jacquet (21) and Giovanni Leoni (19) but perhaps offer a bit more reliability than Joe Gomez.
On top of that, Araujo can play right-back, too, covering the injured Conor Bradley. So the logic here does make sense.
#araujo #ronald #loan #make
Liverpool will imminently announce the signing of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy. That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who was among those breaking the news on Friday night.
The Reds will be able to pay €55m to make it all permanent next July, while they'll also cover his wages in full for the duration of the loan.
On the face of it, you can see why Liverpool made this move. They needed a centre-back in his prime years - someone who can bridge the gap between Virgil van Dijk (35), Jeremy Jacquet (21) and Giovanni Leoni (19) but perhaps offer a bit more reliability than Joe Gomez.
On top of that, Araujo can play right-back, too, covering the injured Conor Bradley. So the logic here does make sense.
#araujo #ronald #loan #make
12 days ago
Bayern Munich's ongoing quest to offload João Palhinha- as well as Sacha Boey and Bryan Zaragoza- reportedly got a boost via interest from Aston Villa. The Villans, who Bayern beat 2-1 in a recent friendly, have lost star midfielders Amadou Onana to an anterior cruciate ligament rupture and Youri Tielemans to Manchester United. Despite the recent addition of the impressive João Gomes, they need more personnel and Palhinha is a concrete target of theirs.
That last tidbit of news is something Damián Vidagany, Aston Villa's sporting director, confirmed to Bild reporter Nico Linner.
"We need a midfielder because Amadou Onana will be out for the entire season, and João Palhinha is a very good player who would fit our plans," Vidagany stated (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "We are in talks, but there's currently no agreement. If anything does happen, it will always be on the basis of the big respect we have for FC Bayern. Our clubs are friends, and our relationship with Max Eberl, Christoph Freund and all the other people in charge is excellent. That is why I cannot and do not want to comment on any further details."
Of course, the problem is immediately apparent. Aston Villa wish to obtain a one year stopgap until Onana returns from his unfortunate injury, while Bayern wish to offload Palhinha permanently. How the two clubs reconcile that issue remains to be seen.
Perhaps the Bavarians will be willing to acquiesce and settle for a loan deal after all. The issue with Palhinha is that the club likely amortized the €51 million transfer fee and is still paying it to this day. If any potential loan deal can cover this year's amortization as well as the player's wages, perhaps the Bavarians would be willing to accept such a deal.
#deal
That last tidbit of news is something Damián Vidagany, Aston Villa's sporting director, confirmed to Bild reporter Nico Linner.
"We need a midfielder because Amadou Onana will be out for the entire season, and João Palhinha is a very good player who would fit our plans," Vidagany stated (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "We are in talks, but there's currently no agreement. If anything does happen, it will always be on the basis of the big respect we have for FC Bayern. Our clubs are friends, and our relationship with Max Eberl, Christoph Freund and all the other people in charge is excellent. That is why I cannot and do not want to comment on any further details."
Of course, the problem is immediately apparent. Aston Villa wish to obtain a one year stopgap until Onana returns from his unfortunate injury, while Bayern wish to offload Palhinha permanently. How the two clubs reconcile that issue remains to be seen.
Perhaps the Bavarians will be willing to acquiesce and settle for a loan deal after all. The issue with Palhinha is that the club likely amortized the €51 million transfer fee and is still paying it to this day. If any potential loan deal can cover this year's amortization as well as the player's wages, perhaps the Bavarians would be willing to accept such a deal.
#deal
14 days ago
The Brazilian star Vinicius Junior has already returned to Real Madrid after participating in the World Cup and spending his holidays. With his arrival, the drawn-out operation of his renewal has entered its most decisive phase.
Despite having been engaged in negotiations for several months, the two sides have not been able to arrive at an agreement. In the last few days, the Premier League side ***** nal has been strongly linked with the forward, adding another dimension to this saga.
In such a context, reports emerged some days ago that Real Madrid have let the player's entourage know that their latest offer is the final one, and there will be no new negotiations going forward for his renewal.
However, Diario AS reports that a meeting took place between some club officials and Vinicius' entourage, in which a middle ground was reached. The Merengues increased their offer, while still not reaching the figures demanded by the Brazilian, and the club has made it clear that this offer is not unlimited in time, and they expect a response soon.
Further revealing the terms of this new offer, the report claims that Los Blancos are now offering the winger around €24 million in yearly wages, while he was demanding more than €30 million. Furthermore, they are offering him several bonuses that have convinced the player that his economic remuneration will be enough for his satisfaction.
#real #madrid #renewal #forward
Despite having been engaged in negotiations for several months, the two sides have not been able to arrive at an agreement. In the last few days, the Premier League side ***** nal has been strongly linked with the forward, adding another dimension to this saga.
In such a context, reports emerged some days ago that Real Madrid have let the player's entourage know that their latest offer is the final one, and there will be no new negotiations going forward for his renewal.
However, Diario AS reports that a meeting took place between some club officials and Vinicius' entourage, in which a middle ground was reached. The Merengues increased their offer, while still not reaching the figures demanded by the Brazilian, and the club has made it clear that this offer is not unlimited in time, and they expect a response soon.
Further revealing the terms of this new offer, the report claims that Los Blancos are now offering the winger around €24 million in yearly wages, while he was demanding more than €30 million. Furthermore, they are offering him several bonuses that have convinced the player that his economic remuneration will be enough for his satisfaction.
#real #madrid #renewal #forward
14 days ago
West Ham United defender Jean-Clair Todibo is a target for Atalanta, according to Gianluca DiMarzio.
They are eyeing a move for the Hammers centre-half, but his salary might be a stumbling block. He is reportedly on big wages, enough to deter the Italians.
West Ham are not especially pushing to sell Todibo despite his inconsistent displays since joining the club two years ago.
However, he may feel he should be plying his trade in one of the top five leagues, not the Championship.
The France international might be forced to take a pay-cut if he wants to leave the East London outfit.
#might #united
They are eyeing a move for the Hammers centre-half, but his salary might be a stumbling block. He is reportedly on big wages, enough to deter the Italians.
West Ham are not especially pushing to sell Todibo despite his inconsistent displays since joining the club two years ago.
However, he may feel he should be plying his trade in one of the top five leagues, not the Championship.
The France international might be forced to take a pay-cut if he wants to leave the East London outfit.
#might #united
14 days ago
Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Mohamed Salah as the Egypt captain was mobbed by fans on his arrival in Turkey.
Hundreds of fans gathered outside Ataturk Airport in Istanbul on Wednesday as Salah emerged wearing Trabzonspor colours before engaging with the excited crowd.
The 34-year-old forward left Liverpool at the end of last season after nine years on Merseyside, scoring 257 goals.
It is unclear what Salah will earn at Trabzonspor, but as he is a free agent, the Super Lig club will have been able to commit more of their budget towards Salah's wages.
Salah, who has scored 50 Champions League goals, will play European football with Trabzonspor next season after they finished third, eight points behind champions Galatasaray.
#champions #fans #mohamed
Hundreds of fans gathered outside Ataturk Airport in Istanbul on Wednesday as Salah emerged wearing Trabzonspor colours before engaging with the excited crowd.
The 34-year-old forward left Liverpool at the end of last season after nine years on Merseyside, scoring 257 goals.
It is unclear what Salah will earn at Trabzonspor, but as he is a free agent, the Super Lig club will have been able to commit more of their budget towards Salah's wages.
Salah, who has scored 50 Champions League goals, will play European football with Trabzonspor next season after they finished third, eight points behind champions Galatasaray.
#champions #fans #mohamed
15 days ago
The second attempt by Inter to onboard Moussa Diaby in the span of a few months might be short-lived too, and they inquired about Nicolas Gonzalez, who's technically at Juventus but in limbo after Atletico Madrid didn't pick up their option to buy, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.
The Frenchman was a complex target to begin with because of his lofty wages. The Nerazzurri need help from Al-Ittihad and would prefer to include Kristjan Asllani to limit the disbursement. The deal doesn't have a lot of momentum. Furthermore, Bayer Leverkusen have joined the race and are pushing.
Inter expressed interest in Diaby but didn't initiate a real negotiation, while intermediaries suggested tracking Gonzalez. They are mulling over whether to proceed or not. He did okay in Spain, scoring 5 goals in 24 appearances and handling multiple roles amid a few small muscular injuries.
According to Fabrizio Romano (via Goal), Juventus will only let him go permanently this time around. Atletico Madrid passed on a €30M clause, believing they could get better terms afterward. Per La Gazzetta dello Sport, he doesn't want to stay in Turin. A swap deal with Davide Frattesi, who's also on his way out, could be a tangible possibility. They have comparable wages and valuations.
They have suddenly started focusing on very offensive-minded options, perhaps signaling that they might not stop at one acquisition to balance things out. Their Argentinian connection is well-known. A straight-up trade with Juventus could be beneficial for both and could have legs if the two sides acted reasonably, but Frattesi wouldn't find himself in a much better situation competition-wise.
#gonzalez #atletico #didn 't
The Frenchman was a complex target to begin with because of his lofty wages. The Nerazzurri need help from Al-Ittihad and would prefer to include Kristjan Asllani to limit the disbursement. The deal doesn't have a lot of momentum. Furthermore, Bayer Leverkusen have joined the race and are pushing.
Inter expressed interest in Diaby but didn't initiate a real negotiation, while intermediaries suggested tracking Gonzalez. They are mulling over whether to proceed or not. He did okay in Spain, scoring 5 goals in 24 appearances and handling multiple roles amid a few small muscular injuries.
According to Fabrizio Romano (via Goal), Juventus will only let him go permanently this time around. Atletico Madrid passed on a €30M clause, believing they could get better terms afterward. Per La Gazzetta dello Sport, he doesn't want to stay in Turin. A swap deal with Davide Frattesi, who's also on his way out, could be a tangible possibility. They have comparable wages and valuations.
They have suddenly started focusing on very offensive-minded options, perhaps signaling that they might not stop at one acquisition to balance things out. Their Argentinian connection is well-known. A straight-up trade with Juventus could be beneficial for both and could have legs if the two sides acted reasonably, but Frattesi wouldn't find himself in a much better situation competition-wise.
#gonzalez #atletico #didn 't
17 days ago
Sometimes what is needed is something different.
There is a long history in football of counterintuitive thinking being successful, of the benefits of creative tension, of adding grit to the oyster to generate the pearl, but even so, the news that talks between Vinícius Júnior and ***** nal on personal terms are progressing comes as something of a shock. Mikel Arteta's great followers of a blueprint adding a free spirit like the Brazilian? Really?
Vinícius returns to Real Madrid this week after the World Cup with movement on his future expected relatively soon. He has 12 months remaining on his contract and Madrid are keen either to tie him down to a new deal or to sell him while he will attract at least some kind of fee. As their squad rebuild goes on under José Mourinho, Madrid's position is readily understandable. They have already signed Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konaté this summer; removing Vinícius's £420,000 a week (about $30m/year) basic wages significantly increases their financial headroom.
Related: The five big beasts are gone: who will be the Premier League's next alpha manager? | Jonathan Wilson
There's been a sense since Kylian Mbappé joined Madrid two years ago that having him and Vinícius together left the squad unbalanced. Why would you need two rapid forwards who both prefer to cut in from the left, particularly when Rodrygo, who tended to be consigned to the right before tearing his ACL in March, would also prefer to play from the left? Yan Diomandé is likely to confirm his move to Real Madrid from RB Leipzig this week. Although the Ivorian has said he would rather play on the right, he too has spent much of his career on the left.
#cius #prefer
There is a long history in football of counterintuitive thinking being successful, of the benefits of creative tension, of adding grit to the oyster to generate the pearl, but even so, the news that talks between Vinícius Júnior and ***** nal on personal terms are progressing comes as something of a shock. Mikel Arteta's great followers of a blueprint adding a free spirit like the Brazilian? Really?
Vinícius returns to Real Madrid this week after the World Cup with movement on his future expected relatively soon. He has 12 months remaining on his contract and Madrid are keen either to tie him down to a new deal or to sell him while he will attract at least some kind of fee. As their squad rebuild goes on under José Mourinho, Madrid's position is readily understandable. They have already signed Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konaté this summer; removing Vinícius's £420,000 a week (about $30m/year) basic wages significantly increases their financial headroom.
Related: The five big beasts are gone: who will be the Premier League's next alpha manager? | Jonathan Wilson
There's been a sense since Kylian Mbappé joined Madrid two years ago that having him and Vinícius together left the squad unbalanced. Why would you need two rapid forwards who both prefer to cut in from the left, particularly when Rodrygo, who tended to be consigned to the right before tearing his ACL in March, would also prefer to play from the left? Yan Diomandé is likely to confirm his move to Real Madrid from RB Leipzig this week. Although the Ivorian has said he would rather play on the right, he too has spent much of his career on the left.
#cius #prefer
17 days ago
A clean energy super PAC bankrolled by a left-wing billionaire is pouring millions into an effort to unseat Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., as he wages a bid for re-election in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District.
The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition super PAC had spent roughly $1.3 million on opposing Ogles and supporting his Republican challenger, Charlie Hatcher, Tennessee's former commissioner of agriculture, and recently bought another $700,000 worth of ads.
The group has raised $6.7 million this year, making Ogles a sizable portion of their spending this cycle. A Fox News Digital review of FEC filings discovered that the super PAC is bankrolled by Chris Larsen, the California-based billionaire chairman of Ripple, which is described on its website as the "leading financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses."
Larsen has donated $6 million to the super PAC since Feb. 2026. His latest $5 million donation to Invest in Tomorrow Coalition PAC is his second-largest single donation after donating $5,444,975 to Future Forward PAC in 2024 to support Kamala Harris's failed presidential campaign.
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#donation
The Invest in Tomorrow Coalition super PAC had spent roughly $1.3 million on opposing Ogles and supporting his Republican challenger, Charlie Hatcher, Tennessee's former commissioner of agriculture, and recently bought another $700,000 worth of ads.
The group has raised $6.7 million this year, making Ogles a sizable portion of their spending this cycle. A Fox News Digital review of FEC filings discovered that the super PAC is bankrolled by Chris Larsen, the California-based billionaire chairman of Ripple, which is described on its website as the "leading financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses."
Larsen has donated $6 million to the super PAC since Feb. 2026. His latest $5 million donation to Invest in Tomorrow Coalition PAC is his second-largest single donation after donating $5,444,975 to Future Forward PAC in 2024 to support Kamala Harris's failed presidential campaign.
Trump-backed Firebrand Wins Arizona Gop Governor Primary, Setting Up High-stakes Showdown
#donation
18 days ago
Marc-André ter Stegen is set to undergo a medical in Amsterdam before completing a season-long loan move to Ajax, with The Athletic reporting that the 34-year-old left Barcelona's pre-season camp in the United Kingdom on Thursday after the club gave him the green light to travel to the Netherlands. He will not feature in the Blaugrana's friendly against Birmingham City on July 31.
The Athletic first reported on July 3 that Ajax and Barcelona had reached a verbal agreement in principle over the loan, which would cover the entire 2026-27 season. What should have been a routine exit then stalled for the best part of a month over tax complications arising from the legal frameworks in Spain and the Netherlands – specifically, how the additional fiscal charges generated by paying a salary across two jurisdictions would be distributed between the parties.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen directs his teammates during a match for FC Barcelona.
Barcelona sources described the situation as considerably more complicated than initially anticipated, while those close to Ter Stegen's camp said the delays stemmed from a determination to structure the deal correctly rather than rush it through. Those issues were resolved on Thursday, clearing the path for him to fly to Amsterdam. As Ter Stegen himself acknowledged briefly at Birmingham Airport before boarding, the process was not quite finished: he still needs to complete his medical, finalise documentation and sign all relevant agreements before Ajax can formally announce the transfer.
The financial structure of the loan has been the defining complication throughout. Barcelona will continue to pay around 90 per cent of Ter Stegen's wages – a figure that could dip slightly depending on his involvement and achievements at Ajax, but only marginally. That is a consequence of the contract extension he signed in 2023, which was back-loaded with deferred salary payments and runs until 2028, leaving the Catalans carrying the bulk of his remuneration regardless of where he plays.
#stegen #marc #Athletic #thursday
The Athletic first reported on July 3 that Ajax and Barcelona had reached a verbal agreement in principle over the loan, which would cover the entire 2026-27 season. What should have been a routine exit then stalled for the best part of a month over tax complications arising from the legal frameworks in Spain and the Netherlands – specifically, how the additional fiscal charges generated by paying a salary across two jurisdictions would be distributed between the parties.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen directs his teammates during a match for FC Barcelona.
Barcelona sources described the situation as considerably more complicated than initially anticipated, while those close to Ter Stegen's camp said the delays stemmed from a determination to structure the deal correctly rather than rush it through. Those issues were resolved on Thursday, clearing the path for him to fly to Amsterdam. As Ter Stegen himself acknowledged briefly at Birmingham Airport before boarding, the process was not quite finished: he still needs to complete his medical, finalise documentation and sign all relevant agreements before Ajax can formally announce the transfer.
The financial structure of the loan has been the defining complication throughout. Barcelona will continue to pay around 90 per cent of Ter Stegen's wages – a figure that could dip slightly depending on his involvement and achievements at Ajax, but only marginally. That is a consequence of the contract extension he signed in 2023, which was back-loaded with deferred salary payments and runs until 2028, leaving the Catalans carrying the bulk of his remuneration regardless of where he plays.
#stegen #marc #Athletic #thursday
19 days ago
Isuzu offers veterans a 12-month paid apprenticeship leading to technician certification, open to those with 3+ years of military maintenance experience.
Apprenticeship wages count toward Social Security's retirement earnings test, but GI Bill housing allowances, VA disability pay, and military pensions do not.
Veterans under full retirement age can earn up to $24,480 in 2026 before Social Security withholds $1 for every $2 above that limit.
Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.
Picture a Navy or Army veteran in his early sixties. His last uniform came off years ago, he still knows his way around an engine, and he just saw Isuzu's apprenticeship announcement: 12 months of paid, full-time work at a participating dealership leading to technician certification. The program is open to honorably discharged veterans and reservists with at least three years of military maintenance or technical-repair experience. If he qualifies, the Post-9/11 GI Bill can layer a monthly housing allowance on top of the paycheck. It looks like a clean second act.
#Veterans #apprenticeship #years #paid
Apprenticeship wages count toward Social Security's retirement earnings test, but GI Bill housing allowances, VA disability pay, and military pensions do not.
Veterans under full retirement age can earn up to $24,480 in 2026 before Social Security withholds $1 for every $2 above that limit.
Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted, and must act in your best interests. Don't waste another minute; learn more here.
Picture a Navy or Army veteran in his early sixties. His last uniform came off years ago, he still knows his way around an engine, and he just saw Isuzu's apprenticeship announcement: 12 months of paid, full-time work at a participating dealership leading to technician certification. The program is open to honorably discharged veterans and reservists with at least three years of military maintenance or technical-repair experience. If he qualifies, the Post-9/11 GI Bill can layer a monthly housing allowance on top of the paycheck. It looks like a clean second act.
#Veterans #apprenticeship #years #paid
19 days ago
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen offered an honest ***** sment of his clubs wage dynamics, defending massive paychecks for marquee stars while warning against letting intermediate squad contracts spin out of control.
Speaking at a recent Presse Club München event, captured by iMiaSanMia, Dreesen made his stance clear on their choice of wages. "The stadiums are filled because of real star players—that's why it's right to pay them high, or even very high, salaries," Dreesen stated. "But it's all about balance. The middle tier of the squad can't become too bloated. The English clubs are doing a better job than us in that regard."
Dreesen's transparent remarks shed light on the structural challenge facing elite sides. While paying premium wages to game-changers who sell out stadiums and generate worldwide revenue is economically justified, inflation within the squad's middle layer, i.e. paying high, long-term salaries to rotational or system players, can quickly choke a club's wage bill. Dreesen is signalling a clear financial strategy at Säbener Straße: protecting top-tier capital for game-changers while trimming unnecessary fat across the rest of the roster.
This does not seem to be a very clear strategy; how do you determine who is causing the bloating? Is there a clear hierarchy within the squad itself? It does not seem sustainable to have a living hierarchy within the players, but it has been working so far, considering that Bayern Munich is one of the richest clubs in the world.
Do you think European clubs can realistically emulate Premier League wage structures, or will elite talent demands keep pushing middle-tier salaries higher? Let us know in the comments!
#players #salaries
Speaking at a recent Presse Club München event, captured by iMiaSanMia, Dreesen made his stance clear on their choice of wages. "The stadiums are filled because of real star players—that's why it's right to pay them high, or even very high, salaries," Dreesen stated. "But it's all about balance. The middle tier of the squad can't become too bloated. The English clubs are doing a better job than us in that regard."
Dreesen's transparent remarks shed light on the structural challenge facing elite sides. While paying premium wages to game-changers who sell out stadiums and generate worldwide revenue is economically justified, inflation within the squad's middle layer, i.e. paying high, long-term salaries to rotational or system players, can quickly choke a club's wage bill. Dreesen is signalling a clear financial strategy at Säbener Straße: protecting top-tier capital for game-changers while trimming unnecessary fat across the rest of the roster.
This does not seem to be a very clear strategy; how do you determine who is causing the bloating? Is there a clear hierarchy within the squad itself? It does not seem sustainable to have a living hierarchy within the players, but it has been working so far, considering that Bayern Munich is one of the richest clubs in the world.
Do you think European clubs can realistically emulate Premier League wage structures, or will elite talent demands keep pushing middle-tier salaries higher? Let us know in the comments!
#players #salaries
20 days ago
Romelu Lukaku is about to return from his post-World Cup vacations, and the conversations to sort out his Napoli future, involving also Massimiliano Allegri, will ramp up. The parties are distant from finding a solution, Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
The striker has no plans to spend a campaign backing up Rasmus Hojlund, who was recently bought out for over €40M. The new Partenopei gaffer has exclusively rehearsed schemes featuring just one striker so far. The gaffer has frequently utilized 3-5-2 in his career, but they have a few wingers to employ.
Napoli can't give Lukaku the prominent role he aspires to. At the same time, they have no interest in keeping a reserve with a €11M gross salary. The center-forward seemed surely destined to leave after last season's events, but he had changed his tune earlier in the summer.
The Azzurri suggested extending his contract to dilute his wages to make them more manageable, but they were rebuffed. His exit isn't easy to orchestrate, considering his age, demands, injury history, and €10/12M valuation. The side aims to avoid a loss on its balance sheet. The team is hoping his performances across the pond will help in that regard. He wasn't a full-time starter for Belgium, but still made his presence felt with three goals and one ******* ist.
He's proven he can be dangerous in small doses, but the club also has to weigh other stuff, especially the economic side. Everything points toward an exit, with perhaps Saudi Arabia or the MLS coming to the rescue, if the Azzurri aren't too rigid on his price tag. But, as often happens with him, it'll get messy first.
#striker #time #exit #side
The striker has no plans to spend a campaign backing up Rasmus Hojlund, who was recently bought out for over €40M. The new Partenopei gaffer has exclusively rehearsed schemes featuring just one striker so far. The gaffer has frequently utilized 3-5-2 in his career, but they have a few wingers to employ.
Napoli can't give Lukaku the prominent role he aspires to. At the same time, they have no interest in keeping a reserve with a €11M gross salary. The center-forward seemed surely destined to leave after last season's events, but he had changed his tune earlier in the summer.
The Azzurri suggested extending his contract to dilute his wages to make them more manageable, but they were rebuffed. His exit isn't easy to orchestrate, considering his age, demands, injury history, and €10/12M valuation. The side aims to avoid a loss on its balance sheet. The team is hoping his performances across the pond will help in that regard. He wasn't a full-time starter for Belgium, but still made his presence felt with three goals and one ******* ist.
He's proven he can be dangerous in small doses, but the club also has to weigh other stuff, especially the economic side. Everything points toward an exit, with perhaps Saudi Arabia or the MLS coming to the rescue, if the Azzurri aren't too rigid on his price tag. But, as often happens with him, it'll get messy first.
#striker #time #exit #side
20 days ago
Marc-André ter Stegen is one step away from becoming Ajax's new goalkeeper. Journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the news with his trademark "Here we go," announcing that the signing will be made official this very weekend.
The deal went through moments of uncertainty due to disagreements between the two clubs. The high salary of the German international led to a tug-of-war over what percentage of his wages each side would cover.
In the end, the financial doubts faded after the final plan was clarified with Barça and the player's camp. Both boards gave the green light after resolving the financial split that had threatened the agreement.
The transfer timeline is already set: the goalkeeper is traveling to the Netherlands today. This Saturday he will undergo the required medical examination and put pen to paper on the official contract.
"There were never any doubts," Romano declared, sealing one of the biggest bombshells of the transfer window. Ter Stegen is now beginning a new chapter between the sticks in Amsterdam, bringing his long spell in Barcelona to an end.
#goalkeeper
The deal went through moments of uncertainty due to disagreements between the two clubs. The high salary of the German international led to a tug-of-war over what percentage of his wages each side would cover.
In the end, the financial doubts faded after the final plan was clarified with Barça and the player's camp. Both boards gave the green light after resolving the financial split that had threatened the agreement.
The transfer timeline is already set: the goalkeeper is traveling to the Netherlands today. This Saturday he will undergo the required medical examination and put pen to paper on the official contract.
"There were never any doubts," Romano declared, sealing one of the biggest bombshells of the transfer window. Ter Stegen is now beginning a new chapter between the sticks in Amsterdam, bringing his long spell in Barcelona to an end.
#goalkeeper
21 days ago
Social Security's share of older Americans' income climbs with age, reaching 40% among those 80 and older.
Most older adults supplement Social Security with wages, pensions, retirement funds, and income from ****** ets.
You may envision relying on Social Security during retirement, but the data shows older adults tend to depend on other income sources.
About 19% of Americans 65 and older rely on Social Security for 90% or more of their income, according to a 2025 Congressional Research Service report. Other sources fill the gap, according to the ****** ysis: wages, pension and retirement fund payments, along with income from ****** ets. The report matched individual tax records with survey responses.
All told, Social Security accounted for 30% of income among Americans 65 and older, with wages contributing 27%, pensions and retirement funds 24%, and ****** et income 12%, the report found. The last category includes interest and dividends, as well as income from renting out property or owning a business.
#pensions
Most older adults supplement Social Security with wages, pensions, retirement funds, and income from ****** ets.
You may envision relying on Social Security during retirement, but the data shows older adults tend to depend on other income sources.
About 19% of Americans 65 and older rely on Social Security for 90% or more of their income, according to a 2025 Congressional Research Service report. Other sources fill the gap, according to the ****** ysis: wages, pension and retirement fund payments, along with income from ****** ets. The report matched individual tax records with survey responses.
All told, Social Security accounted for 30% of income among Americans 65 and older, with wages contributing 27%, pensions and retirement funds 24%, and ****** et income 12%, the report found. The last category includes interest and dividends, as well as income from renting out property or owning a business.
#pensions
21 days ago
Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the biggest star to ever play in Saudi Arabia, but he has come at a huge cost for Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2023, following a controversial exit from Manchester United. His arrival marked a huge shift in football, as several big names followed him to the Saudi League.
However, landing Ronaldo did not come cheap for Al-Nassr, and the long-term ramifications of landing the iconic #7 have played a part in their current financial peril.
Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images
Since joining Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has earned an eye-watering $625 million in wages from the team across the last three and a half years.
#cristiano #arabia #united
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in 2023, following a controversial exit from Manchester United. His arrival marked a huge shift in football, as several big names followed him to the Saudi League.
However, landing Ronaldo did not come cheap for Al-Nassr, and the long-term ramifications of landing the iconic #7 have played a part in their current financial peril.
Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images
Since joining Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has earned an eye-watering $625 million in wages from the team across the last three and a half years.
#cristiano #arabia #united
23 days ago
Vinicius Junior has emerged as a leading transfer target for **** nal as uncertainty continues to surround his future at Real Madrid. The Brazilian has reportedly struggled to agree a new contract with the Spanish club over the past several months and has now entered the final year of his current deal.
Vinicius is widely regarded as one of the best players in world football and has continued to demonstrate his quality with consistent performances. Real Madrid are understood to be keen to keep him at the club, but they are reportedly unwilling to meet his current contract demands, leaving his long-term future unresolved.
According to The Telegraph, **** nal are interested in signing the Brazilian attacker and are prepared to offer him a salary of at least £400,000 per week. If such a move were to be completed, he would become the highest-paid player at the Emirates.
Although Real Madrid already pay higher wages than **** nal, the proposed deal would still represent a significant financial commitment from the Gunners. The club have already secured new contracts for several key members of the squad, yet Vinicius would reportedly earn more than all of them if he joined this summer.
The size of the proposed salary underlines **** nal's determination to strengthen their attacking options with one of the game's most highly regarded players. It would also highlight the club's willingness to invest heavily in a player they believe could make a major impact.
#future
Vinicius is widely regarded as one of the best players in world football and has continued to demonstrate his quality with consistent performances. Real Madrid are understood to be keen to keep him at the club, but they are reportedly unwilling to meet his current contract demands, leaving his long-term future unresolved.
According to The Telegraph, **** nal are interested in signing the Brazilian attacker and are prepared to offer him a salary of at least £400,000 per week. If such a move were to be completed, he would become the highest-paid player at the Emirates.
Although Real Madrid already pay higher wages than **** nal, the proposed deal would still represent a significant financial commitment from the Gunners. The club have already secured new contracts for several key members of the squad, yet Vinicius would reportedly earn more than all of them if he joined this summer.
The size of the proposed salary underlines **** nal's determination to strengthen their attacking options with one of the game's most highly regarded players. It would also highlight the club's willingness to invest heavily in a player they believe could make a major impact.
#future
