According to Forbes, Manchester United’s newly signed returning player Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed his usual top spot in the list of the world’s highest-paid soccer players from Lionel Messi.
36 year old Ronaldo rejoined United from Juventus in August after being away for a decade plus two years while Messi has vacated his career from his boyhood club Barcelona to join Paris St Germain.
A publication made by Forbes indicated that Ronaldo among the world’s most popular athletes with over 500 million followers across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter is set to make $125 million before taxes in the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonuses at Manchester United.
The rest will come from endorsements and partnerships with brands including Nike, Herbalife, Clear and his CR7 brand.
Messi, who topped last year’s list, will be paid a salary of $75 million with an additional $35 million from endorsements for total expected earnings of $110 million.
The Argentine’s strike partner at PSG Neymar, who in May signed a new contract until 2025, is third on the list with total earnings of $95 million.
Another PSG player, Kylian Mbappe ($43 million), is fourth on the Forbes list while Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah ($41 million) is fifth.
Top 10 highest earners in soccer:
Cristiano Ronaldo – $125 million
Lionel Messi – $110 million
Neymar – $95 million
Kylian Mbappe – $43 million
Mohamed Salah – $41 million
Robert Lewandowski – $35 million
Andres Iniesta – $35 million
Paul Pogba – $34 million
Gareth Bale – $32 million
Eden Hazard – $29 million
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