
Cristiano Ronaldo has
become the world's highest-paid athlete for the first time since 2017 following
his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.
Forbes report the
38-year-old Portugal forward earned $136m over the past 12 months. His contract
with Al Nassr is reportedly worth more than 200m euros per year.
Argentina's World
Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is second on Forbes' list having earned $130m.
Forbes' top 10 also
features basketball star LeBron James and boxer Canelo Alvarez, while 20-time
tennis Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is the only retired athlete on the
list in ninth place.
Forbes' figures include
both on-field earnings - including salaries, prize money and bonuses - and
off-field earnings - sponsorship deals, appearance fees and memorabilia and
licensing income.
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