Which sports team pays the most on a annual basis to the average team player?  Even more interesting is that the most popular sport in the United States is missing from this Top 10 list.  The most popular European soccer teams have the most fans worldwide which provides the revenue for several of the teams on this Top 10 list.  An NFL team does not make the list until #70 with the Washington Redskins.

Top 10 Sports Teams with the highest annual average salary per player:

1.     Barcelona                            $7,910,737 (annual average salary per player)

2.     Real Madrid                         $7,356,632

3.     New York Yankees           $6,756,301

4.     Los Angeles Lakers            $6,540,690

5.     Orlando Magic                   $6,367,114

6.     Chelsea                                  $6,020,741

7.     Inter Milan                          $5,999,643

8.     Boston Red Sox                   $5,991,203

9.     Denver Nuggets                $5,990,174

10.  Manchester City                $5,863,585

Which of the teams most surprises you on this list compiled by Sporting Intelligence?

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Which soccer player will make the biggest impact in the 2010 FIFA World Cup?  The level of soccer talent concentrated in South Africa is astounding as the best battle it out for national pride.  Many of the players are from the best European Soccer teams.  Will any of this year’s players end up on the list of the best soccer players of all time?  Let’s take a look at the top players to watch at the 2010 FIFA World Cup:

ü  Wayne Rooney – England - Striker

ü  Fernando Torres – Spain - Striker

ü  Lionel Messi – Argentina – Striker / Winger

ü  Kaká – Brazil – Attacking Midfielder

ü  Bastian Schweinsteiger – Germany – Winger, Midfielder

So grab your horn and drive your neighbor crazy while cheering on your favorite team and players in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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Are you are a soccer (or football) fan?  If you are then the FIFA World Cup is one of your favorite sporting events.  South Africa hosts the FIFA World Cup starting on June 11^th and will continue until the newest champion is crowned.  Many of the best players come from the most popular European soccer teams.  The best players from around the world are preparing to lead their country to victory.  Here are a few quick facts about the FIFA Soccer World Cup:

ü  South Africa is the first African country to host the World Cup

ü  As host, South Africa automatically qualifies

ü  Qualifying teams started the process over 3 years ago

ü  Five new stadiums were built for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa

ü  Each team will have 23 players with no substitutions after the deadline within 24 hours of the first team game

So put away your European Soccer League jerseys and rally for your favorite nation.

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