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Forbes list: Ronaldo dominates
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Ronaldo tops Forbes' highest-paid footballers list for the fourth consecutive year with €267.3m in annual earnings, double Messi's €129m.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world's highest-paid footballer by Forbes for the fourth consecutive year, earning €267.3 million annually. The Al Nassr player receives €222 million from his club and €44 million from sponsorships and commercial deals. Lionel Messi ranks second with €129 million, split between Inter Miami (€62.4m) and other commercial activities (€66.8m). This marks the 12th time in 13 years that Ronaldo and Messi have occupied the top two positions. Kylian Mbappé is third with estimated earnings of €100 million.
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