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.
Source: NDO
In recent years, Lac Thuy district has paid increasing attention to investing in cultural and sports infrastructure. These grassroots facilities have attracted a large number of residents to participate in recreational and cultural activities, physical training, and community engagement, contributing to the development of cultural life and the local socio-economic growth.
In recent years, the mass physical training and sports (PTS) movement in Hoa Binh province has developed strongly and spread widely. Regardless of age, gender or occupation, people actively participate in physical training, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic sports atmosphere within the community.
Recently, Hoa Binh’s athletes have continued to show strong performances at national-level competitions. Alongside elite athletes, several standout performers have emerged from grassroots sports movements, underlining the province’s growing sports culture.
From April 26 to 27, at the Provincial Sports Arena, the Hoa Binh Provincial Karate Federation organized the 2025 Hoa Binh Open ASUDO Karate Championship.
While modern sports like volleyball and football continue to grow in popularity, traditional folk games and ethnic sports remain a vibrant and essential part of cultural life among the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.
A total of 85 young players from across Hoa Binh province recently participated in the provincial Youth Table Tennis Tournament. Organised by the provincial Centre for Youth Activities, the event was part of activities to celebrate the 94th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – 2025) and the 79th anniversary of Vietnam Sports Day (March 27, 1946 – 2025).
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