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Ronaldo Leapfrogs Messi In Forbes List Of Top-earning Players by ademobi: 12:31pm On Sep 23, 2021 |
(Reuters) - Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed top spot in the list of the world's highest-paid soccer players from Lionel Messi, according to Forbes. Ronaldo, 36, rejoined United from Juventus in August after 12 years away, while Messi has swapped boyhood club Barcelona to join Paris St Germain. FILE PHOTO: Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United© Reuters/DAVID KLEIN FILE PHOTO: Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United Forbes said Ronaldo, among the world's most popular athletes with over 500 million followers across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, is set to make $125 million before taxes in the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonuses at United. The rest will come from endorsements and partnerships with brands including Nike, Herbalife, Clear and his CR7 brand. Messi, who topped last year's list, will be paid a salary of $75 million with an additional $35 million from endorsements for total expected earnings of $110 million. The Argentine's strike partner at PSG Neymar, who in May signed a new contract until 2025, is third on the list with total earnings of $95 million. Another PSG player, Kylian Mbappe ($43 million), is fourth on the Forbes list while Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah ($41 million) is fifth. Top 10 highest earners in soccer: Cristiano Ronaldo - $125 million Lionel Messi - $110 million Neymar - $95 million Kylian Mbappe - $43 million Mohamed Salah - $41 million Robert Lewandowski - $35 million Andres Iniesta - $35 million Paul Pogba - $34 million Gareth Bale - $32 million Eden Hazard - $29 million https://www.msn.com/en-xl/sport/american-football/ronaldo-leapfrogs-messi-in-forbes-list-of-top-earning-players/ar-AAOJiNG?ocid=msedgntp |
Re: Ronaldo Leapfrogs Messi In Forbes List Of Top-earning Players by janedonez(m): 12:37pm On Sep 23, 2021 |
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