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I) HIGHLIGHT

France Football magazine has released a list of the highest-earning players in world soccer. Three-time World Player of the year Lionel Messi of Barcelona tops the list, earning $ 52 million in wages and sponsorship deals.

to release - publicar
highest-earning player - jogador que ganha mais
in world soccer - no mundo do futebol
to top - liderar
wages - salário
sponsorship deals - patrocínios

II) HIGHLIGHT

Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne for 60 years, like Queen Victoria. Though the 85-year-old Queen has no political power, she is officially the head of state of the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of 16 countries.

throne- trono
though - apesar de
head of state - chefe de estado
Commonwealth of Nations - Comunidade das Nações