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Real Madrid to sue La Liga, CVC chiefs over proposed $3.2 billion deal
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(Reuters) – The Arizona Cardinals became the first National Football League team to unveil plans for a retail sportsbook inside […]
French soccer sector shares edge up on possible Messi move to PSG
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Spain’s top soccer clubs to get cash boost from $3.2 billion La Liga deal
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