Ronaldo Leads in Earnings with $260 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate the world of sports as he secures the top spot on Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes. The soccer icon raked in an impressive $260 million in the past year, with a significant portion coming from his club contract with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Record-Breaking Earnings for Top Athletes
For the first time in history, each of the top 10 highest-paid athletes has earned over $100 million, collectively amassing a record $1.38 billion in earnings. Standout names such as LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Steph Curry made the exclusive list alongside soccer stars Neymar, Karim Benzema, and Kylian Mbappé.
Notable Absence of Women in Top 50
Forbes’ latest list marks the first time since 2019 that no women have ranked among the top 50 highest-paid athletes. Over the years, only a select few female athletes like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka have broken into this elite group, showcasing the gender disparity in sports earnings.
