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Top clubs will have greater say in European soccer (AP)

 
Top clubs will have a greater say in European soccer and will receive compensation for releasing players to national squads. The sport's international and European governing bodies said Tuesday they reached a compromise with the G-14 group of Europe's most powerful teams. The G-14, which includes Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan, has clashed with the governing bodies for... (link)

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