According to Forbes, Manchester United ahead Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed Lionel Messi to high the record of highest paid footballers on the earth.
Ronaldo, 36, rejoined United from Juventus in August after 12 years away, whereas Messi has switched golf equipment to affix Paris Saint-Germain.
Ronaldo, one of many world’s hottest athletes with greater than 500 million followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, is ready to make US$125 million earlier than taxes within the 2021-22 season, together with US$70 million in United, Forbes stated. Comes from wage and bonus.
The relaxation will come from endorsements and partnerships with manufacturers together with Nike, Herbalife, Clear and their CR7 manufacturers.
Messi, who topped final yr’s record, might be paid an extra US$35 million with a wage of US$75 million, with a complete estimated web value of US$110 million.
Argentina’s strike companion at PSG Neymar, who in May signed a brand new contract till 2025, is third on the record with web value of US$95 million.
Another PSG participant, Kylian Mbappe (US$43 million), is ranked fourth on the Forbes record, whereas Liverpool ahead Mohamed Salah (US$41 million) is in fifth place.
Top 10 highest earners in soccer:
Cristiano Ronaldo – US$125 million
Lionel Messi – US$110 million
Neymar – US$95 million
Kylian Mbappe – US$43 million
Mohamed Salah – US$41 million
Robert Lewandowski – US$35 million
Andres Iniesta – US$35 million
Paul Pogba – US$34 million
Gareth Bale – US$32 million
Eden Hazard – US$29 million
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
