{"id":7945,"date":"2019-06-11T18:21:43","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T22:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/irishexaminerusa.com\/wp\/?p=7945"},"modified":"2019-06-13T08:23:47","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T12:23:47","slug":"messi-beats-ronaldo-to-top-spot-in-forbes-list-of-highest-paid-sports-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irishexaminerusa.com\/wp\/?p=7945","title":{"rendered":"Messi Beats Ronaldo to Top Spot in Forbes’ List of Highest-Paid Sports Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Lionel Messi has beaten Cristiano Ronaldo to top spot in Forbes\u2019 2019 list of the world\u2019s 100 highest-paid sports stars.<\/p>\n

The Barcelona forward earned $127 million over the last 12 months, $92 million in salary and winnings and $35 million in endorsements, according to the American business magazine.<\/p>\n

Juventus striker Ronaldo earned $109 million, with a third footballer, Brazil\u2019s Neymar, third with $105 million.<\/p>\n

Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez is fourth on the list with $94 million, with Roger Federer fifth with $93.4 million.<\/p>\n

Serena Williams was the only female athlete in the top 100, in 63rd position with $29.2 million.<\/p>\n

Lewis Hamilton and Anthony Joshua were the highest-placed Britons, sitting at joint 13th on $55 million.<\/p>\n

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba was the highest-earning Premier League star, his $33 million putting him at 44th place.<\/p>\n

There was no place in the top 100 for last year\u2019s highest earner, Floyd Mayweather.<\/p>\n

The top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world in 2019, according to Forbes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 Lionel Messi $127 million<\/p>\n

2 Cristiano Ronaldo $109 million<\/p>\n

3 Neymar $105 million<\/p>\n

4 Canelo Alvarez $94 million<\/p>\n

5 Roger Federer $93.4 million<\/p>\n

6 Russell Wilson $89.5 million<\/p>\n

7 Aaron Rodgers $89.3 million<\/p>\n

8 LeBron James $89 million<\/p>\n

9 Stephen Curry $79.8 million<\/p>\n

10 Kevin Durant $65.4 million<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n

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