If the crisis caused by the coronavirus has affected the entire world economy, even more that of clubs, the greatest sportsmen in the world have hardly felt anything. In fact, in this year 2021, they are still in their financial standings. What has changed is the name of the number 1 on the ranking of the highest paid athletes in the world. Note that this classification takes into account all income (salary and advertising revenue).
While boxer Floyd Mayweather has dominated the rankings in recent years, in 2021 he is replaced by fellow MMA boxer Connor McGregor. He is also the only boxer in this ranking which has 3 footballers, 2 basketball players, two American football players, an F1 driver and 1 tennis player.
Behind McGregor is new PSG player Lionel Messi, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo. The other footballer is Neymar. LeBron James is 5th, while Federer is 7th.
1. Conor Mcgregor (Ireland / MMA) $ 180 million
2. Lionel Messi (Argentine/Football) 130M
3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Football) 120M
4. Dak Prescott (USA / US Football) 107.5M
5. Lebron James (USA / Basketball) 95M
6. Neymar (Brazil / Football) 95M
7. Roger Federer (Switzerland / Tennis) 90M
8. Lewis Hamilton (UK / F1) 82M
9. Tom Brady (USA / US Football) 76
10. Kevin Durant (USA / Basketball) 75
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