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Often considered the greatest sportsman on the planet, Michael Jordan has a legendary aura which has necessarily earned him a lot of money for years, to the point of becoming the personality in the world of sport who has earned the most money. The NBA star triumphs at the top of a ranking established by Sportico but among the most represented sports, golf occupies a large place since 4 names are part of the top 10, a discipline which is not in danger of lacking remuneration in this moment.
The arrival of LIFE Golf will surely allow many golfers to increase their salaries. But some did not wait for Saudi Arabia to fill their pockets since according to Sportico, 4 golfers are among the top 10 billionaires in the world of sport, including obviously the unmissable Tiger Woods. To establish its ranking, the specialized media took into account the inflation-adjusted income of present and past stars, according to their value.
Tiger Woods following in Jordan’s footsteps
And Michael Jordan takes the lead with around $3.3 billion generated, Tiger Woods doesn’t come that far in second place with around 2.5 billion. The 48-year-old American, still active despite physical difficulties, has obviously been one of the biggest stars in sport for 20 years and is internationally recognized. A few days ago, he ended his collaboration with Nike, which reportedly earned him more than $500 million. Tiger Woods’ real net worth, however, is estimated at 1.1 billion.
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Golf well represented
We find indisputable champions in this top 10 like Cristiano Ronaldo et Lionel Messi or Roger Federer but it is golf which is the most represented sport since with Tiger Woods, 4 players are present. Indeed, the legends Arnold Palmer et Jack Nicklaus follow their compatriot in the ranking with 1.7 and 1.63 billion respectively. The top 10 is completed by Phil Mickelsonwho joined the LIFE Golf for $200 million a year and a half ago.
Endless cash flow
Golf was already not a stingy discipline when it came to remunerating its players as we can see with this ranking. But with the arrival of LIFE Golf In the landscape, sport could yet take an exceptional turn since Saudi Arabia is not holding back. Anything goes to lure players into its net, even if it means dropping immense sums of money. It is Jon Rahm who hit the jackpot last month, joining this new circuit for a record amount of $500 million.
2024-01-25 10:51:52
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