Ronaldo Lets Messi “Smell the Smoke” Once More: Rivalry Reignites on the Field

Forbes has just announced the athletes with the highest income in the fiscal year. Accordingly, Ronaldo ranked first, and Messi only ranked third. Interspersed between these two soccer stars is golfer Jon Rahm of Spain. This is the fourth time Ronaldo has been at the top of Forbes’ annual rankings.

In the fiscal year that just ended, Messi had an income of 135 million USD. Photo: Reuters

Last fiscal year, money “flowed” into the account of the 39-year-old striker playing for Al Nassr Club with 260 million USD, including 200 million USD in salary on the field and 60 million USD from sponsorship income. and Ronaldo’s social pages with 629 million followers.

Last year, golfer Jon Rahm earned 218 million USD, including mainly prizes, sponsorships, competition contracts… Jon Rahm and Ronaldo are the only two athletes in the top 10 with income over 200 million USD. .

Meanwhile, Inter Miami striker, eight-time Golden Ball winner Messi only earned 135 million USD and ranked third. Of the 135 million USD, there are 60 million in competition wages and 70 million USD from contracts with Adidas and Apple.