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Cristiano Ronaldo wins long-running legal dispute against Juventus
Juventus have lost an appeal to overturn a court ruling that had awarded their former striker Cristiano Ronaldo millions in owed wages, the Serie A club confirmed to ESPN.
A labour court in Turin dismissed on Monday Juve’s appeal and Ronaldo will not have to pay back the €9.75m ($11.4m) he already received, plus interest.
Moreover, Juve will have to cover all legal costs, which are around €80,000 ($86,000).
An arbitration tribunal had ruled in April 2024 that Juve had to pay half of the sum €19.5m ($20.81m) requested by the Portugal captain for outstanding wages relating to a pay cut agreed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The latest ruling will not have a negative impact on Juve’s financial performance as the amount in question had already been paid to Ronaldo and set aside in the 2023-24 budget.
Juventus can still appeal to a higher court and the club told ESPN that the club’s legal team will examine the ruling in the coming days to decide whether or not to do so.
Ronaldo, now captain of Al Nassr, joined Juventus in August 2018 and helped the club win back-to-back Serie A titles, and an Italian Cup and two Super Cups, before returning to Manchester United in August 2021.
Ronaldo’s legal team issued the following statement: “The judge dismissed all objections raised by the club and reaffirmed the correct application of civil law principles regarding pre-contractual liability and the protection of legitimate expectations.
“Ronaldo had agreed to temporarily forgo part of his salary during the pandemic, but Juventus failed to honor the agreement, violating the Portuguese champion’s trust.”
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Hauge helps Bodø/Glimt to Champions League upset of Man City
In Bodø, Norway, about 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the Northern Lights often flicker across the nighttime sky. But on Tuesday, the tiny town hosted an even more awe-inspiring sight: one of the biggest UEFA Champions League upsets in recent memory.
That’s where Bodø/Glimt sent shock waves through the soccer world by humiliating Premier League title contenders Manchester City 3-1. It was the team’s first-ever win in Europe’s most prestigious continental competition, and it could hardly have come in more impressive fashion.
A brace by Kasper Waarst Høgh set the Norwegian club on course for the upset, but Jens Petter Hauge‘s stunning goal was the pick of the bunch. After a driving run past 2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, who was later sent off for picking up two yellow cards in 53 seconds, Hauge curled the ball into the top corner past a helpless Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Jens Petter Hauge’s GOLAZO puts Bodø/Glimt 3-0 up before Rayan Cherki pulls a goal back for Manchester City ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/LsjZQH5Trz
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) January 20, 2026
Bodø/Glimt’s victory was the first by any Norwegian club in the Champions League since 2007, and they might not be done just yet — as of Tuesday, they’re only two points out of the knockout-round places. With a win over Atletico Madrid in the final matchweek, they’ll be well placed to create even more moments of magic in the next round.
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Alberto Mendoza, brother of Heisman winner, transferring from Indiana
The younger brother of Fernando Mendoza was a backup in Bloomington and, while he didn’t play much, he was effective when he got on the field.
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Michael La Sasso joins LIV Golf, forfeits Masters eligibility
Reigning NCAA men’s golf champion Michael La Sasso has joined LIV Golf, forgoing his senior season at Ole Miss and forfeiting his chance to play in this year’s Masters.
LIV Golf announced Tuesday that La Sasso signed with the Phil Mickelson-led HyFlyers GC, which referred to the former Ole Miss star as “one of golf’s promising young talents.”
“It’s a rare opportunity to learn from one of the greatest players in the history of the game, and I don’t take that lightly,” La Sasso said in a statement. “LIV Golf allows me to compete at the highest level on a global stage, and I thrive in a team environment, especially one with the camaraderie and support that defines HyFlyers GC.”
With the decision to turn pro, La Sasso forfeited his amateur status and his invite to the Masters, which he earned as an exemption as the NCAA individual champion.
La Sasso, who turns 22 in March, was a first-team All-American last season at Ole Miss and led the Rebels to the semifinals of the NCAA team championship event. He also competed for the United States in the 2025 Walker Cup.
“Michael is one of the most exciting young players in the game today, bringing a competitive fire that’s evident every time he tees it up,” Mickelson said in a statement. “He combines tremendous power and speed with an exceptional feel for the game. Beyond his talent, his personality, work ethic, and commitment to being a great teammate make him a terrific addition to HyFlyers GC.”
La Sasso played in six PGA Tour events last season and missed the cut in five of them, including the U.S. Open, where he shot a pair of 75s. He finished tied for 44th last July at the 3M Open, where he finished 11 under par.
La Sasso is the latest of LIV additions this year that include Thomas Detry, Victor Perez, Laurie Canter, Byeong Hun An and Elvis Smylie of Australia. The LIV season starts in two weeks in Saudi Arabia.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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