Complete list of top 5 highest-paid athletes in the world
Sports Tak Staff
May 4, 2023 Portugal's football phenomenon Cristiano Ronaldo was the highest-paid athlete in the world in the last 12 months.
Here are the top 5 highest-paid athletes, according to Forbes:
Ronaldo earned a whopping sum of $136 million in the last 12 months.
Ronaldo earned $46 million through on-field salary while he pocketed $90 million off the field.
Argentina's global superstar Lionel Messi earned $130 million in the last 12 months.
He pocketed $65 million on the field while he earned the same amount off the field.
France's Kylian Mbappe bagged $120 million in the last 12 months. He pocketed $100 million on the field while $20 million came off the field.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James earned $119.5 million in the last 12 months. Out of his total earnings, $44.5 million came on the field while $75 million came off the field.
Mexico's professional boxer Canelo Alvarez earned $110 million in the last 12 months. He pocketed $100 million on the field while $10 million came off the field.
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