Forbes has launched its annual listing of the highest 10 highest-paid athletes of the yr.
Forbes reported on Wednesday that Paris Saint-Germain famous person Lionel Messi topped sports activities highest-earners after incomes $130 million over the previous 12 months.
Messi’s wage has dropped by about $22 million since his remaining season with Barcelona, however he nonetheless earns round $75 million with PSG and has seen a big enhance in endorsements, matching his 12-month document from final yr’s research.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is forward of LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United, who’re in second and third place, respectively.
The listing of the highest 10 are offered under:
- Lionel Messi (soccer) – $130 million
- LeBron James (basketball) – $121.2 million
- Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer) – $115 million
- Neymar (Soccer) – $95 million
- Stephen Curry (Basketball) – $92.8 million
- Kevein Durant (Basketball) – $92.1 million
- Roger Federer (Tennis) – $90.7 million
- Canelo Alvarez (Boxer) – $90 million
- Tom Brady (American soccer) – $83.9 million
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Basketball) – $80.9 million
