Across all teams, countries and sports, Cristiano Ronaldo emerged as the highest paid athlete of 2024. The richest athletes in the world earn a staggering amount of money from their salaries, winnings,

Cristiano Ronaldo said he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé or Diego Maradona, but that statistics show he's the most complete player ever.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - January 03, 2023 Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who turned 40 last week, is the highest-paid athlete in the world for the second year in a row, with $260 million in earnings,

In 2024, 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo again solidified his position as the world's highest-paid athlete, amassing an unprecedented $260 million in earnings. This marks the fourth time the Portuguese has left everyone behind in Forbes' annual list,