The headline-grabbing move in European football was that of unattached player David Beckham to Paris St-Germain in France.

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David Beckham, now with French team Paris St-Germain, was the highest earning player, followed by Real Madrid's Ronaldo.

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English soccer star David Beckham signed a five-month contract with Paris Saint-Germain, injecting a heavy dose of celebrity appeal and marketing magnetism to the Qatari-backed French soccer team.

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