Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Forbes' Highest-Paid Athletes List for Third Consecutive Year, Earning $275 Million
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Cristiano Ronaldo has once again topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes, securing the position for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career. His earnings, which reached an estimated $275 million, were significantly boosted after joining the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Other notable athletes on the list include Stephen Curry, Tyson Fury, Dak Prescott, and Lionel Messi, each with substantial earnings from sports and endorsements.
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Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for the third year in a row, earning an estimated $275 million.
Ronaldo's earnings increased by $15 million from off-field endorsements and social media influence.
Stephen Curry ranked second with $156 million, following his achievement of 4,000 career three-pointers in the NBA.
Tyson Fury placed third with $146 million, despite losing his heavyweight titles, due to lucrative endorsements.
Dak Prescott and Lionel Messi also featured prominently, earning $137 million and $135 million respectively.
LeBron James, Juan Soto, Karim Benzema, Shohei Ohtani, and Kevin Durant rounded out the top 10 list with significant earnings.
