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Who\u2019s your favorite sportsperson? Do you know how much they earn? The modern sports world boasts some of the most talented athletes that fans have ever seen. Whether you are a soccer, NBA, tennis, or American Football fan, many superstars are putting in breathtaking performances every week. This article looks at the biggest earners in sports that are still active. Let\u2019s dig in!<\/p>

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1. Cristiano Ronaldo<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nationality:<\/strong>\u00a0Portugal<\/p>\n

Sport:<\/strong>\u00a0Soccer<\/p>

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On-Field:<\/strong>\u00a0$46 million<\/p>

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Off-Field:<\/strong>\u00a0$90 million<\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong>\u00a038 years<\/p>

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Cristiano Ronaldo fell out with Erik Ten Hag and left Manchester United to join Saudi side Al Nassr in January. That move got football fans, including sport betting<\/a> fans on Betway, off guard as many thought he would remain in Europe or go to the USA. However, he made the unpopular move to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

His move also saw him boost his earnings to $46 million, plus an additional $90 million from marketing opportunities in Saudi. While some football outlets claim that Ronaldo might return to Europe in the summer, he seems to be enjoying his time in Saudi.<\/p>

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2. Lionel Messi<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nationality:<\/strong>\u00a0Argentina<\/p>

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Sport:<\/strong>\u00a0Soccer<\/p>\n

On-Field:<\/strong>\u00a0$65 million<\/p>\n

Off-Field:<\/strong>\u00a0$65 million<\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong>\u00a035 years<\/p>\n

Messi\u2019s fans still hope he\u2019ll return to Barcelona or follow his biggest rival, Ronaldo, to Saudi. However, Messi is enjoying his time in the MLS with Inter Miami. The Argentine superstar boasts lucrative deals with Adidas, PepsiCo, and Budweiser.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, he has a deal with Socios, a blockchain-based fan platform that makes him $20 million a year. In October, Messi also earned an investment firm, Plat Time, to continue building his empire.<\/p>\n

3. Kylian Mbappe<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nationality:<\/strong>\u00a0France<\/p>\n

Sport:<\/strong>\u00a0Football<\/p>\n

On-Field:<\/strong>\u00a0$100 million<\/p>\n

Off-Field:<\/strong>\u00a0$20 million<\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong>\u00a024 years<\/p>\n

Mbappe has the privilege of being the only player under 30 years to be among the biggest earners in sports. He boasts the highest playing salary in football globally. He deserves that kind of remuneration, considering what he has achieved at his age. Recently, he almost led France to a second successive World Cup. Some fans, including those wagering on football on Betway, believe he will continue growing and become even better in the future.<\/p>\n

Mbappe was also the first player ambassador for Sorare, a crypto-based fantasy game. The PSG forward also confirmed his growing influence after forcing the French National team to revise its agreement on player image rights after refusing to participate in a photoshoot. Can Mbappe take over from Messi and Ronaldo when they hang their boots?<\/p>\n

4. LeBron James<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nationality:<\/strong>\u00a0USA<\/p>\n

Sport:<\/strong>\u00a0Basketball<\/p>\n

On-Field:<\/strong>\u00a0$44.5 million<\/p>\n

Off-Field:<\/strong>\u00a0$75 million<\/p>\n

Age:<\/strong>\u00a038 years<\/p>\n

The modern athletes are also known to be successful investors and founders. No athlete exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit better than King James. For example, he was the first active athlete to be certified a billionaire by Forbes. He is also behind Ladder and the SpringHill Company, a sports nutrition company that develops and produces entertainment content.<\/p>\n

James also owns a stake in Fenway Sports Group, which owns Liverpool FC, Boston Red Sox, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has also openly declared that he would love to own an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

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