Football (soccer) is an immensely popular sport in many parts of the world. In fact in some parts of the world it is a religion; and football players are demi-gods. Popularity of the game naturally results in profits for the clubs involved. Deloitte Annual Review of Football Finance has documented professional football’s business and commercial […]
Highest Paid Tennis Players – Forbes List
Tennis entertain people all over the world. Athletes involved in this game are immensely popular. Some of them are global icons. They make plenty of money not only through match fees and prize money but also through endorsements and other sources. These tennis players featured in the world’s 100 highest paid athletes 2014 list released […]
Celebrities Who Own NBA Teams
The NBA is the pre-eminent men’s professional basketball league in North America and is regarded as the premium men’s professional basketball league in the world. NBA team owners are usually wealthy individuals, some celebrities are getting involved in the franchise. Here are five celebrities who own NBA teams. 5) Shaquille O’Neal, Sacramento Kings Shaquille O’Neal, […]
Most Successful Retired NFL Players
Young football players practice hard, and make it to the professional level. Then the career of most of them comes to an end in just few years, because the average career for an NFL player is around 3.3 years, according to the NFL Players Association. Many players find it hard to adjust after leaving the […]
Top 20 Highest Paid Athletes 2014
Sports like football, soccer and tennis entertain people all over the world. Athletes involved in these sports are immensely popular. Some of them are global icons. They make plenty of money not only through match fees but also through endorsements and other sources. Here is a brief overview of the Top 20 Highest Paid Athletes […]
Top 10 Richest African Football Players
Since the 1990’s, African countries and footballers have featured far more at world football’s top table. Although no African team is yet to reach further than the quarter finals at the World Cup, their individual footballers have been recognised for their talents. In 1995 George Weah became the only African player to ever win FIFA […]
Top 10 Highest Paid NFL Players
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that is immensely popular throughout the US and other parts of the world. In fact it constitutes one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America. Many talented football players are making millions playing in the NFL. Here is a brief overview […]
20 Athletes Who Became Politicians
Politicians need to connect with people who they are supposed to serve. They need the support of people to win elections. Successful athletes are usually popular. Over the years many athletes have become politicians after retirement. Here is some 20 athletes who became politicians. Manny Pacquiao (Philippines Congressman; 2010-present) Manny Pacquiao is the first and […]