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By Chris Wright

Barcelona may have had a naff old season by their standards, but there are at least a few crumbs of comfort to nibble on elsewhere as the Catalans have successfully defended their crown as the highest-paying sports team in the world.

Barca's £101,600 average weekly wage is still the highest paid to its players by any sports team on the surface of Planet Earth though, of course, we can't speak on behalf of any of the subterranean clubs, e.