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FIFA Attempting To Limit Transfer Market

Sep 17, 2018 1:41 PM

FIFA is planning to push for substantial changes to soccer's transfer business, which they hope would limit the prices clubs could pay for players and diminish the role of agents in the market.

Gianni Infantino had vowed to take on the transfer market.

FIFA's proposal plans for a new central clearinghouse that would be responsible for processing payments for all cross-border transfers, including commissions paid to agents. Those fees could be capped at 5 percent of a player’s total salary, or of the transfer fee.

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Real Madrid's Revenue Hits Record $869M For 17-18

Sep 7, 2018 11:52 AM

Real Madrid's revenue hit €750.9 million ($869 million) for the 17-18 financial year.

The increase in revenue, which does not include player transfers, marks an 11.3 percent rise from last year as they earned an extra €76.3 million. 

Their net profits reached €31.2 million, or 45.9 percent more than the previous term.

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