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Barcelona have announced plans to reduce player and staff wages in a bid to\n\u201cminimise the economic impact\u201d caused by the coronavirus outbreak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spanish football was suspended for an indefinite period earlier this month,\nwith a resumption only taking place once the government and health bodies are\nsatisfied there is no longer a risk to public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With no sport possible and the subsequent effect on income streams,\nBarcelona announced on Thursday night they would be implementing measures in an\nattempt to reduce the economic impact of the crisis. Among the measures decided\nby the club\u2019s board was \u201cadapting the contractual obligations of the club staff\nto the new and temporary circumstances that we are experiencing\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A club statement read: \u201cBasically it is a reduction of the working day,\nimposed by the circumstances and the protection measures carried out, and, as a\nconsequence, the proportional reduction of the remuneration provided for in the\nrespective contracts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Forbes, Messi could take Barca\u2019s wage cut and still be among\nthe top three highest-paid athletes in the world. He earns $90 million\nannually. Cutting the star winger\u2019s pay by 70 per cent would save the club an\nestimated $50 million, which would more than cover its operating loss last\nyear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Barcelona forward is the highest-paid soccer player, earning $111\nmillion and taking home $84 million in salary and winnings, and another $27\nmillion in endorsements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Messi has a lifetime deal with Adidas. Other deals include Gatorade, Pepsi,\nand Huawei.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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