Cristiano Ronaldo tops best-paid athletes list with Al-Nassr contract: Where does Lionel Messi rank?

After renewing his contract at Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the top of a ranking of best-paid athletes in the world, leaving Lionel Messi far behind.

Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to continue leading Saudi Arabia’s ambitious push in global soccer by renewing his contract with Al-Nassr through June 2027. That role comes with an income that once again places him atop the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, creating a significant gap over longtime rival Lionel Messi.

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