New york: Cristiano Ronaldo became the world’s highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary while Paris St-Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe round off the top three, according to Forbes.
Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi football club on a deal until 2025 after leaving Manchester United last year, earned US$136 million with Forbes saying his annual playing salary went up to an estimated $75 million.
Ronaldo’s contract has been estimated by media to be worth more than €200 million ($219.98 million).
PSG forward Messi, 35, was next on the list after bringing home a combined $130 million while club teammate and France…
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