Cristiano Ronaldo has once again topped Forbes’ list of the highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year, with total earnings reaching $275 million (approx. £206.6 million). His move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr and massive social media presence (over 939 million followers) have significantly boosted both his salary and endorsement income.
NBA star Stephen Curry climbed to second place with $156 million (approx. £117.2 million), followed by British boxer Tyson Fury in third with $146 million (approx. £109.7 million), thanks in part to his Netflix series and tourism partnership.
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American footballer Dak Prescott and football legend Lionel Messi round out the top five. Messi slipped from third to fifth this year with $135 million (approx. £101.4 million).
Other athletes in the top 10 include LeBron James, Juan Soto, Karim Benzema, Shohei Ohtani, and Kevin Durant.
