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Harry Kane's £400,000 a week is a massive salary, but it's not the highest in sports globally. Top athletes in American leagues like the NBA or NFL, or even golf, can earn over £1 million a week from salaries and endorsements. Football's global reach means high wages, but other sports still lead the way.
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