This week on One-Man Midfield, Paul Desbaillets dives into some wild headlines that hit deeper than just the pitch:
💰 Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire player — $1.4B net worth and counting
🏟️ Manchester United may be changing hands… again. Rumors suggest a Saudi sale in the works
🐐 World Cup mascots unveiled: Maple the Moose (Canada), Zazú the Jaguar (Mexico), and Clutch the Bald Eagle (USA)
🌎 20 of 48 teams are already locked for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Canada, USA, Mexico, and more
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