Lionel Messi, LeBron James Top Forbes 2022 Highest-Paid Athletes List
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Lionel Messi is the world’s highest-paid athlete.
Per Brett Knight of Forbes.com, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar has earned $130 million between his on-field contracts and endorsement deals over the past 12 months.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers ($121.2 million) and Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United ($115 million) are the only other athletes who made at least $100 million in the previous year.
Forbes’ Highest-Paid Athletes
1. Lionel Messi, Soccer ($130 million)
2. LeBron James, Basketball ($121.2 million)
3. Cristiano Ronaldo, Soccer ($115 million)
4. Neymar, Soccer ($95 million)
5. Stephen Curry, Basketball ($92.8 million)
6. Kevin Durant, Basketball ($92.1 million)
7. Roger Federer, Tennis ($90.7 million)
8. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Boxing ($90 million)
9. Tom Brady, American football ($83.9 million)
10. Giannis Antetokounmpo, NBA ($80.9 million)
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