Messi is joined by fellow global soccer icons Cristiano Ronaldo ($109 million) and Neymar ($105 million) at the top this year. Roger Federer ranks fifth with $93.4 million, including $86 million off the court. Woods ranks 11th on this year's athletes list with earnings of $63.9 million, including $54 million off the course. Tiger roared back over the past 12 months with his first win in five years (Tour Championship) and his first major title in 11 years (The Masters). The 100 highest-paid athletes earned a combined $4 billion over the past 12 months, up 5% over the previous year.

Source: Forbes June 11, 2019 11:48 UTC