Former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is named highest-paid athlete for a fourth time. Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career while Spanish golfer Jon Rahm moved up to second following his sensational switch to Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Twice major winner Rahm joined LIV Golf in December in a big-money move that sent shockwaves through the sport after media reports said the current world number five would be paid at least $300m. Apart from that guarantee, Rahm has earned $218m and joins Ronaldo as the only two athletes to earn over $200m. French striker Karim Benzema, who also moved to Saudi Arabia, is eighth ($106m) on the list followed by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry ($102m).

Source: Forbes May 18, 2024 07:15 UTC