- Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes list of highest-paid athletes in 2023.
- Cristiano Ronaldo became the world's highest-paid athlete after signing a contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr worth more than 200 million euros ($219.98 million).
- After leaving Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Football Club until 2025. His annual playing salary has increased by $75 million.
- Lionel Messi is in second place with $130 million while Kylian Mbappe is third with $120 million.
- LeBron James ($119.5 million) and Canelo Alvarez ($110 million) are at the fourth and fifth spots, respectively.
- According to reports, due to Middle Eastern investment in golf and football, players are getting more money than ever before.
- The world's ten highest-paid athletes collectively received $1.11 billion before taxes and agents' fees.
- A player's earnings statistics include all prize money, salaries and bonuses earned in the last 12 months.
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