Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes Highest-Paid Athlete List Again

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes' list of highest-earning athletes for the fourth consecutive year, earning $300 million mainly from his Al-Nassr contract and endorsements.

Key Points
  • Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes' highest-paid athlete list for the fourth consecutive year, earning $300 million last year.
  • Ronaldo's income includes $235 million from Al-Nassr contract and $65 million from endorsements and business deals.
  • Ronaldo matches Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s 2015 record and Michael Jordan's six top spots on the Forbes list.
  • Other top earners include Canelo Alvarez, Lionel Messi, LeBron James, and Shohei Ohtani with earnings ranging from $127.6 million to $170 million.
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