Rory McIlroy and Conor McGregor among world's richest sports starsKenneth FoxTwo Irish athletes are among the richest sport stars in the world due to their business ventures. The list, which was compiled by betting website OLBG, has tennis star Roger Federer coming at number one, with off-field earnings of $90 million in 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are tied for fifth as they both made the same off-field earnings of $55 million. Golfer Rory McIlroy was ranked 14th, with an estimated worth of $41.5 million (€37.8 million). MMA fighter Conor McGregor came in at number 27, currently worth $43 million after earning $10 million outside the ring.

Source: Irish Independent May 03, 2023 05:06 UTC