Michael Ballack is reported to have joined Chelsea FC, as expected, at a reported salary of 130,000 pounds per week. This supposedly, makes him the highest paid footballer in the history of the game, but this is questionable. His wages apparently include signing on fees and image rights deals. Still it’s not bad is it? A fair weeks pay for a fair weeks work!
I would like to bet that David Beckham's total football income exceeds that of Herr Ballack. The appeal and the earnings of top footballers, are related to their star quality, as much off the field as on it. In this respect Beckham may well have the edge. But perhaps it doesn’t really matter, because a footballer with 130,000 pounds per week can be just as happy as one with 200,000 pounds per week!
Michael Ballack is captain of World Cup hosts Germany whereas Beckham, of course, is captain of England. If either triumphs, in the impending international tournament, their fame and related earnings could spiral even higher.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
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