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Spanish soccer star Garcia ‘glad to pay more tax to help out’

BILBAO, Spain: Athletic Bilbao forward Raul Garcia agrees with the Spanish government’s plan to impose a temporary tax on the richest people in the country. Budget minister Maria Jesus Montero announced in September that some of those in the wealthiest minority of the population would be taxed more during the next two years, because of rampant inflation caused by fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine. “Obviously we live in a comfortable financial situation, but it does not isolate me from the situations that my friends, my family are living in,” Garcia told Spanish newspaper El Pais.

Patience starting to pay off for Leinster's Penny

It speaks volumes to the depth of back row talent at Leinster, that Scott Penny has never played a game of Champions Cup rugby for the province.

FIFA urges broadcasters to 'pay what women's game deserves' for 2023 World Cup rights

FIFA has rejected a number of bids for the 2023 Women's World Cup broadcast rights for being too low, the body's Chief Business Officer Romy Gai said as he called on broadcasters to seize the "opportunity" provided by the women's game. Gai, who was appointed to the role earlier this year, said the bids did not reflect the popularity of women's football and highlighted the 2019 World Cup's record viewership figures.

Jorginho’s new Chelsea contract stalls after pay rise request

The London Evening Standard reports Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has been unable to find an agreement over a new contract in his early negotiations with the club. The 30-year-old vice-captain has asked for a pay rise that would see his salary increased in line with Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, who recently signed a new £150,000-a-week deal.