Cristiano Ronaldo has added another landmark to a glittering football career, becoming the first player to reach billionaire status, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The 40-year-old Portuguese forward's wealth now stands at $1.4 billion, propelled by a combination of lucrative contracts, endorsements, and investments. Al-Nassr deal drives earnings Ronaldo's recent contract extension with Saudi ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo has become the football world's first billionaire. First billionaire player. First billionaire player in the twilight of his playing career, the 40 year old has been catapulted into the top ranks of the richest sportspeople, inking a fresh contract extension in June with Saudi Arabian team Nasser that is reportedly worth more than $400 million.Joining me now is our Portugal bureau chief Sophia Horta. It cost us a fair great to talk about Ronaldo and his incredible wealth. How has he done i ...

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Core Points - The company Brøndbyernes I.F. Fodbold A/S is convening its annual general meeting on October 21, 2025, at 16:00 at Brøndby Stadion [1] - The agenda includes the approval of the annual report, proposals for the use of profits, and various proposals from the board regarding capital adjustments and governance changes [4][36] Agenda Items - Presentation of the annual report with auditor's approval and annual report for approval [4][14] - Proposal for the use of profits or covering losses according to the approved annual report [4][14] - Presentation of the remuneration report for advisory voting [4][14] - Proposals from the board including: - Capital reduction and change of nominal value of shares [4][15][16] - Authorization for the board to increase the company's share capital with preemptive rights [4][19] - Extension of authorization to increase share capital without preemptive rights [4][24] - Extension of authorization to issue convertible bonds [4][26] - Update of conversion price for convertible loans [4][28] - Change in notice procedures for general meetings [4][31] - Increase in the maximum number of executive board members from three to five [4][32] - Authorization for the board to acquire the company's own shares [4][35] - Election of the board members [4][36] - Election of a state-authorized auditor [4][37] - Authorization for the chairman of the meeting [4][37] - Any other business [4][38] Share Capital Information - The company's share capital is currently DKK 285,166,366.50, divided into 1,140,665,466 shares with a nominal value of DKK 0.25 each [5] - The proposed capital reduction will adjust the nominal value of shares from DKK 0.25 to DKK 0.10 [15][16][17] Participation and Voting - The general meeting will be held physically, and shareholders can order access cards or proxies until October 17, 2025 [6][8] - Shareholders can vote based on shares owned as of the registration date, October 14, 2025 [7] - Proxies must be requested by October 17, 2025, and voting by mail is allowed until October 20, 2025 [8] Documentation Availability - The notice, total number of shares and voting rights, and documents for the meeting will be available on the company's website from September 26, 2025 [9][10] - Shareholders can submit questions regarding the agenda and documents until October 20, 2025 [11]

Group 1 - The core result for Brøndby IF for the fiscal year 2024/25 was a pre-tax loss of 131 million DKK, aligning with the previously communicated range of -140 million DKK to -120 million DKK [1][2] - The board considers the result unsatisfactory but acknowledges significant investments in sports development, commercial professionalism, and organizational robustness, supporting the strategic direction of competing for titles and participating in European leagues [2] - Brøndby IF achieved the highest partner revenues in its history, record merchandise sales, and strong spectator support, resulting in sold-out season tickets and subscriptions [3] Group 2 - Expectations for the fiscal year 2025/26 are based on the club's performance in tournaments and transfer market activities, with a projected pre-tax result ranging from -40 million DKK to 20 million DKK [4]

Group 1: U.S. University Research Funding - The Trump administration has halted significant funding for university research, impacting higher education and startup culture [24][25] - U.S. government funding for university research has grown from $253 million in 1953 to approximately $60 billion in 2023, highlighting its importance for innovation [29] - The partnership between the government and universities has been crucial for scientific advancements and economic growth over the past 80 years [28][30] Group 2: Economic Impact of Funding Cuts - Cuts to federal funding for scientific research could lead to a loss of innovation and competitiveness, particularly against countries like China [50][54] - The disruption in funding has already resulted in halted research activities and job losses in academic labs [39][42] - Alternative funding sources, such as venture capital and private sector investments, are emerging but may not fully replace the $60 billion previously provided by the government [47][48] Group 3: Argentina's Economic Reforms - President Javier Milei's austerity measures have reduced inflation from nearly 300% to just over 30%, but have also led to significant job losses and public discontent [61][62] - The Argentine economy has a long history of fiscal deficits, with government spending consistently exceeding tax revenues [66] - The success of Milei's reforms hinges on public support and the ability to maintain fiscal discipline across future administrations [67][72] Group 4: UK Economic Landscape - The UK economy is characterized by regional inequality, with London historically dominating economic activity [105][106] - Recent investments in cities like Birmingham indicate a shift towards diversifying economic growth beyond London [90][100] - The devolution of decision-making to local authorities is seen as a potential driver for improved economic performance in regions outside London [108][112]

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