Friday, May 6, 2016

Middlesbrough, Brighton set for richest-ever game in soccer (The Associated Press)

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, file photo, Norwich City's manager Chris Hughton watches their English Premier League soccer match against West Ham United at Upton Park, London. When Middlesbrough hosts Brighton in Englands second-tier League Championship on Saturday May 7, 2016, theyll be taking part in the most valuable soccer game in history. For the winner, a place in the English Premier League and all the riches that offers. The league's new domestic and international TV deals start from next season and are worth a record $12 billion over three years. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, File)

When Middlesbrough and Brighton meet in England's League Championship on Saturday, they'll be taking part in the most valuable soccer game in history. For the winner, a place in the Premier League and all the riches that offers. ''This isn't a normal game,'' said Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka, the former Real Madrid defender who used to be assistant coach at the Spanish club under Jose Mourinho.


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