Lionel Messi has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo to become the highest earner in world football, while Jose Mourinho tops the managers' chart, according to France Football magazine. The Barcelona forward’s gross earnings in salary, bonuses and commercial revenue stands at US$154 million for the 2017/2018 season, while his great Real Madrid rival is currently making US$114.8 million.



Lionel Messi

* AS Roma have agreed a multi-year partnership with Qatar Airways which will make the airline the team's official shirt sponsor until 2021, the Italian Serie A club said on Monday. Qatar Airways will be the seventh shirt sponsor in Roma's 90-year history.

* A 29-year-old chef who collapsed while running in Sunday's London Marathon has died in hospital, event organisers said on Monday. Matt Campbell went down 22.5 miles into the race and was treated by doctors before being rushed to hospital.

* Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran is set to miss both legs of the club's Europa League semi-final tie with Arsenal because of a hamstring injury. The right back was substituted in the 65th minute of Atletico's 0-0 home draw with Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday and was replaced by Sime Vrsaljko, who will likely line up on the right of the defence against the Gunners.

* Thousands of delirious Napoli fans flocked to Naples airport, jamming approach roads, to welcome home their team after their famous 1-0 win at old rivals Juventus on Sunday re-ignited the Serie A title race.

* The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) wants to double the number of women tennis coaches in Britain to 1,600 in the next five years and their ambitious goal has received the backing of former Fed Cup captain Judy Murray.


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