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How much do footballers earn?
Top professional footballers in the UK earn substantial salaries, often in the tens of thousands of pounds per week, with some earning much more. An £8,000 fine, like Alisson's, while significant, is a relatively small proportion of a top player's income. These high earnings reflect the commercial value and global appeal of the sport.
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