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There was a concern elsewhere in the top flight that Newcastle could look to finance such a push within the rules by turbocharging revenues through lucrative sponsorship deals with Saudi companies.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
He eventually sold the club to Roman Abramovich in 2003 in a deal worth £140m when they were in the English top flight.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Bodo/Glimt started again from scratch in 2016 following their relegation from the top flight.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
It was the first time Forest had reached a European semi final since 1984, while Forest's 5-0 win at Sunderland was their biggest away victory in the top flight since 1995.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
He is a fine natural player just below the top flight.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem
He has only played 32 top-flight games in total, but former Clarets boss Parker previously praised his turnaround at Turf Moor before moving to Etihad Stadium.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Next season, Charlton will play top-flight football for the first time since that era.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Gomes is plug-and-play ready, with 116 top-flight appearances in his three-and-a-half years at Molineux.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
By the time Messi reached his 19th birthday on 24 June 2006, he had made just 41 top-flight appearances for the club.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
This was the right answer, the only answer that a top-flight Hello Girl could have possibly given.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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