Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes list of highest paid athletes with a total income of $260 million.
This is the fourth time the 39-year-old has achieved this feat, cementing his place as one of the most successful and lucrative athletes in the world.
Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr boosted his income significantly, generating $200 million from on-field work and $60 million from off-field efforts, including sponsorship deals for his 629 million Instagram followers.
Despite being 40 years old, Ronaldo said he wants to continue playing at the highest level, showing passion and passion for the sport.
His earnings set a new record for a soccer player, surpassing the great Lionel Messi, who ranked third on the Forbes list with $135 million.
Spanish golfer Jon Rahm took second place with $218 million, while Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James took fourth place with $128.2 million.
