Manchester United’s striker Cristiano Ronaldo has overtaken Lionel Messi as the world’s highest-paid footballer.
According to the latest rankings released by Forbes, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to make $125m (£91.63m) before taxes in the 2021-22 season after moving back to Manchester United, with $70m (£51.31m) coming from his salary and bonuses at Old Trafford, according to Forbes., while Lionel Messi is set to earn $110m (£80.63) this season after joining Paris Saint-Germain.
The 36-year-old is set to earn an estimated $55m (£40.31m) from commercial deals, with only three athletes set to earn more from sponsorship; Roger Federer ($90m, £65.97m), LeBron James ($65m, £47.64m) and Tiger Woods ($60m, £43.98m).
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Forbes claims the former Barcelona star Messi, will earn $110m (£80.63m) this season, with $75m (£50m) of that figure coming from his salary and bonuses at the Parc des Princes.
