Cristiano Ronaldo has topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time, with estimated earnings of $260 million.
This is an all-time high for a soccer player. His on-field earnings were $200 million, while his off-field earnings were $60 million, thanks to sponsorship deals with brands that leverage his massive social media following.
Jon Rahm, a Spanish golfer, moved up to second place after joining LIV Golf, with estimated earnings of $218 million.
Lionel Messi, who switched to Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, came in third with $135 million.
LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo rounded out the top five, with earnings of $128.2 million and $111 million, respectively.
Kylian Mbappe, who announced his departure from Paris St Germain, dropped to sixth place with $110 million.
Neymar, who joined Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League, came in seventh with $108 million, despite missing most of the season due to injury.
Karim Benzema, who also moved to Saudi Arabia, was eighth with $106 million, followed by Stephen Curry with $102 million.
Lamar Jackson, the only NFL player on the list, rounded out the top 10 with $100.5 million.
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