Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi world’s highestPaid athletes list It was published by Forbes magazine on Wednesday.
The Argentine followed by the NBA side Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United player.
Messi earned 130 million dollars, a figure that includes 55 million dollars of approvals, during the 12-month period ending May 1, 2022, to sit on top list of the 10 highestPaid athletes a year after finishing second Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor.
Lakers forward James was next on The list after bringing it home (A) Combined 121 million dollars, smashed 96.5 million dollars record for NBA player that it set last yearwhile Portugal captain Ronaldo earned 115 million for the third seat.
Brazilian footballer Neymar ($95 million) and three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry ($92.8 million). of The Golden State Warriors team has been rounded up out The top five.
NBA player Kevin Durant ($92 million) came in sixth place, while he was in sixth place for Swiss tennis great Roger Federer , who I played five tournaments in 2021 Before knee surgery ended his season, he was in third place with total earnings of $90.7 million.
The final three points on The list It went to Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez ($90 million), seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady ($83.9 million) and NBA Finals title winner Giannis Antetokounmpo ($80.9 million).
Forbes told her on-the field earnings The numbers include everything prize money, salaries and bonuses earned During a period of 12 months off-Square earnings is appreciation of Sponsorship deals, appearance fees and licensing income.
