Forbes magazine unveiled its ranking of the highest paid athletes on the planet. And this time it's Cristiano Ronaldo who is number 1 in front of LeBron James and Lionel Messi. With Federer at the foot of the podium and Woods 17th…
The footballers took their ease. Or more precisely two footballers: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Their struggle on the field to surpass each other's records had financial consequences. In fact, they extend their contract very regularly and there is also a match in this field ... This time, Cristiano Ronaldo won the most money in 2017.
Forbes, who combines salaries and other income, claims that he is the highest paid sportsman on the planet with $ 93 million (78 million euros) before LeBron James $ 86 million (72 million €) and Lionel Messi 80 million dollars (67M €). And again, the Argentinian who has just signed his extension will still receive 50 million euros in premiums.
A representation of the round ball which is not representative since the only other member of the top 20 is none other than Neymar who is in 18th position with 37 million dollars (31 M €) but who should make a significant leap forward with its extraordinary contract signed with Paris SG.
The fact remains that diversity is in the wake with Roger Federer, who has won almost everything this season and points to 4th place in this ranking with already $ 64 million. Of which 6, or less than 10%, in salary which represents the gains in tournaments.
Then there is Kevin Durant 4th (NBA), Andrew Luck 5th (NFL) or Rory McIlroy 6th (Golf). You have to go to 10th position to find a trace of an F1 driver, Lewis Hamilton, a sport well represented with Vettel 14th and Alonso 19th.
Finally, a special mention for Tiger Woods 17th in this ranking when he hardly shines on the greens. And for good reason, he won 107 dollars with golf and 000 million elsewhere.
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