Hit or Miss? Rating the longest soccer contracts after Haaland's 9½-year deal

Erling Haaland has signed a new 9½-year contract at Manchester City, but what are some lessons from history regarding long-term deals?

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Haaland signs record new 9.5-year City deal

Erling Haaland has signed a mammoth nine-and-a-half-year contract at Manchester City, tying him to the club until 2034.
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Pep: Haaland contract shows 'trust' amid charges

Pep Guardiola has said Erling Haaland's huge new contract shows the striker has "trust" in Manchester City.
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Erling Haaland signs stunning 9.5-year, $610,000 per week Manchester City contract extension

The Norwegian superstar commits to historic Etihad Stadium deal until 2034, with no release clause
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FirstFT: Dollar hits 2-year high as interest rate assumptions change

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Worst NFL contracts of all time: Deshaun Watson's Browns deal comes further into spotlight after Achilles tear

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US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high as interest rates take toll

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Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say

The Federal Reserve is going to sit on the sidelines and may only cut rates once this year, according to prominent economists attending the American Economic Association meeting in San Francisco ...
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Can't-Miss Play: 58-yard burst! Cam Akers burns Lions for his longest run since 2020

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers burns the Detroit Lions for a 58-yard burst which is his longest run since his rookie year in the 2020 NFL regular season.
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WWE begins its Netflix era after years of controversy, drama and ratings

On Monday, WWE "Raw" will stream exclusively on Netflix. The wrestling franchise is hoping for a huge global and multigenerational audience following years of success on TV and drama inside and ...
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Hit or Miss? Rating the longest soccer contracts after Haaland's 9½-year deal

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