Argentinian football star, Lionel Messi has topped the list of highest-paid athletes for 2022, according to Forbes list.
While Messi who ended the year by winning the 2022 World Cup took the first spot in the list, Cristiano Ronaldo came third in the 2022 highest-paid athletes list. Basketball star, LeBron James took the second position.
Messi and Ronaldo, who are the two most recognisable stars in football across the world, have often been competing both on and off the pitch for accolades.
See the full list below…
10. Giannis Antetokounmpo – NBA – Milwaukee Bucks – $80.9 million
9. Tom Brady – NFL – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $83.9 million
8. Canelo Alvarez – boxing – Mexico – $90 million
7. Roger Federer – tennis – Switzerland – $90.7 million
6. Kevin Durant – NBA – Brooklyn Nets – $92.1 million
5. Steph Curry – NBA – Golden State Warriors – $92.8 million
4. Neymar – Ligue 1 – PSG/Brazil – $95 million
3. Cristiano Ronaldo – football – Portugal – $115 million
2. LeBron James – NBA – LA Lakers – $121.2 million
1. Lionel Messi – Ligue 1 – PSG/Argentina – $130 million
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