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Ronaldo leapfrogs Messi and becomes the highest-paid footballer

Ronaldo leapfrogs Messi and becomes the highest-paid footballer
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According to Forbes, Portugal and Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo will leapfrog Lionel Messi and become the highest paid footballer this year. The Portuguese superstar will earn around $125 million this year with $70 million coming from his salary. Messi will earn $110 million this year, making him the second highest paid player.

Messi will reportedly have a higher wage than Ronaldo, with him earning $75 million, but will earn less than the Manchester United players in endorsements. Messi’s teammate Neymar Jr also has a higher pay than Ronaldo, also earning $75 million but only earns $20 million in endorsements and is nowhere near Ronaldo’s $55 million endorsement package.

The top 5 is rounded up by PSG player Kylian Mbappe and Liverpool player Mohammed Salah. Forbes releases it’s list by speaking to and gathering information from clubs, sponsors, player agents and financial experts.

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