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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the only two footballers to appear in the Top 10 highest paid athletes in history.
Between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, we know who is the richest! The Top 10 highest paid athletes in the history of sport have been revealed by Sportico, an institute specializing in sports economics. And obviously, only two footballers appear in this ranking, namely the two GOATS of football.
Since their first steps on the green rectangle until today, “CR7” and “La Pulga” have amassed an insane fortune. The eight-time Argentine Ballon d’Or climbs to 7th position in the ranking with a jackpot of $1.48 billion, including salaries, sponsors and extra-sporting income. The Portuguese striker is in 5th place with 1.58 billion dollars.
Michael Jordan highest paid athlete in history
Unsurprisingly, the highest-earning athlete of all time is none other than Michael Jordan, whose $3.3 billion fortune is largely based on the creation of his joint brand with Nike. Golfers Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus follow with respectively 2.5, 1.7 and 1.63 billion dollars earned.
In this Top 10, we find other legends of their sport, like the basketball player LeBron James, 6th with 1.53 billion, the boxer Floyd Mayweather, 8th with 1.41 billion, or even the tennis player Roger Federer who , with total revenues estimated at $1.38 billion, ranks 9th in this list.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
