Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest paid athlete in the world over Lionel Messi and LeBron JamesCristiano Ronaldo has delivered another spectacular season in the 2023-2024 Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr. Now, the soccer legend gets another accolade after Forbes revealed he is the highest paid athlete in the world with $260 million. By the way, Lionel Messi is on the Top 3 after leaving Europe to play for Inter Miami in the MLS. Cristiano Ronaldo leads a spectacular list (Getty Images)Who is the highest paid athlete in the world? According to Forbes magazine, Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest paid athlete in the world ($260 million) followed by golfer John Rahm ($218 million), Lionel Messi ($135 million), LeBron James ($128.2 million) and Giannis Antetokounmpo ($111 million).

Source: Forbes May 18, 2024 18:45 UTC