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From riches to rags - soccer's widening wealth gap

China Daily | Updated: 2017-04-07 07:00

KINSHASA - There is Cristiano Ronaldo and his millions and Gloire Mbidi and his handful of dollars - and the gap between soccer's haves and have-nots is widening.

Ronaldo reportedly earns about $45 a minute every day just from his Real Madrid deal. Fellow striker Mbidi has no contract or salary from AC Real de Kinshasa, his team in the Democratic Republic of Congo .

"I do get $25 for each match we win," said the 26-year-old. "But if it is a draw or loss, I get nothing."

From riches to rags - soccer's widening wealth gap

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