Cristiano Ronaldo Named World's Highest-Paid Athlete, While Surprise Sportsperson Enters Forbes' Top 10 Earners List
Photo: Instagram/Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo has regained his position at the top of Forbes' annual list of the world's highest-paid athletes, earning a staggering £109million ($136million) over the past year. The 38-year-old football superstar hit the jackpot when he signed a massive £175million-a-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in January 2023. Ronaldo's on-field income, accounting for his two contracts and brief unemployment, was approximately $46million (£37million), while nearly double that amount came through off-field endorsements. Photo: Instagram/Cristiano Ronaldo reigns supreme as the highest paid athlete in 2023, setting a new benchmark for sports icons everywhere. Only three athletes in Forbes' history have beaten Ronaldo's off-field total of $90million (£72million) in a year: Roger Federer , Tiger Woods , and Conor McGregor . Ronaldo's long-time rival Lionel Messi dropped to second place on the list after earning a total o...