There is no doubt that some athletes can earn considerable sums of money for their participation in their different disciplines. This year, the highest-paid athletes in the world, according to Forbes, made more than $100 million each and within the five best paid are athletes from three different disciplines.
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The media listing states that In first place and with few surprises is the Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo which during 2023 achieved a record amount of income, thanks in part to the considerable annual payment made by its Al Nassr team.
This athlete’s agreement with eThe Saudi team receives US$200 million every year just for its direct salary associated with the team. Now, this is not the only source of income, since Added to this are sponsorships, campaigns and even the payment of owed salaries. from previous seasons.
In 2023 it is estimated that the athlete lIt generated revenues of US$260 million, of which US$60 million corresponded to its income from off-field activities. It is worth noting that Ronaldo is the face of some brands such as Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange company, as well as the fitness application, Erakulis.
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In addition to this, The footballer has agreements and businesses with other brands such as Nike, Herbalife, Clear Haircare and Whoop. To top off the footballer’s income, his previous team, the Italian Juventus, made a payment of US$10.5 million on account of the debt that a judge determined the team had after the salary cuts that were made during the pandemic.
In second place, after climbing from 28th place the previous year, is the Spanish golfer Jon Rahm, who in 2023 received US$218 million. The 29-year-old athlete reached this position thanks to an agreement he made with the LIV golf league, leaving the PGA Tour.
As in the case of Ronaldo, the transfer to this league backed by Saudi Arabia meant a significant amount in his annual income. Entering this league generates a guarantee of US$350 million, to which is added that his triumphs In the league they also generate significant income.
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The media also reported that the Spanish He was chosen to captain a LIV team, Legion XIII, which could in turn come with 25% equity participation in the franchises of the league. By 2023, US$198 million came from his action on the field and the remaining US$20 million from campaigns and sponsorships.
Lionel Messi.
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In third place a soccer star appears again: Lionel Messi. The Argentine who announced his departure from European football to join Inter Miami recorded revenues of US$135 million. In the case of the Argentine, this amount is given mainly due to income related to his participation outside the fields.
His participation in Inter Miami would leave him US$65 million per year; However, his off-field activity generates US$70 million. This is in part thanks to the preseason campaign he starred in, as well as the most valuable shirt deal in football.
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In the year he also carried out a sponsorship with Royal Caribbean, as well as Adidas, Apple, Konami, Lowe’s and the launch of a sports drink is expected for summer along with White Claw Hard Seltzer.
The fourth and fifth places are dominated by basketball players who play in the NBA. In fourth place in the measurement is LeBron James, of the Los Angeles Lakers, who made US$128.2 million this year, also dominated by their off-field income.
For his participation with the team received US$48.2 million during the year past and there are speculations in the environment about his future in the team due to his below-expected performance in the playoffs. Now, it is known that he has an offer for US$51.4 million with Sportrac.
In fifth place is Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star player of the Milwaukee Bucks close the list thanks to its income of US$111 million. The Greek received during the year US$46 million for his participation in the team. The remaining US$65 million was due to his actions off the court.
It is noted that it has a partnership with Pepsi’s Starry soft drink, and is preparing for the release of its sixth sports shoe with Nike, which is expected to hit the market at the end of this year.
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