Forbes has released the list of the highest-paid athletes in the year 2022.
Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain and Cristiano Ronaldo of former Manchester United are two of only three footballers on the list.
Forbes’ list of the top ten highest-paid sports personalities also includes Brazilian superstar Neymar.
Messi is the highest-paid athlete in the world, according to Forbes, beating out Basketball legend LeBron James.
Messi has won the title with his £108 million pool. He has lucrative endorsement deals with Adidas, Budweiser, PepsiCo, and Hard Rock International. In total, he received £45 million in off-field payments.
Ronaldo will earn a whopping £96 million in 2022 thanks to sponsorship deals with Nike, Herbalife, and Clear Shampoo.
Off the field, the Portuguese has a massive fan base on Instagram (most-followed person), which has helped him earn £46 million.
LeBron James is on the list with a net worth of £101 million. Neymar costs £79 million, while Stephen Curry costs £77 million.
Others include Kevin Durant (£77 million),
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