Though the outbreak of the coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has halted all the major leagues across the world including the money-spinning European Champions League, the usual suspects when it comes to top paid footballers in the world, are still smiling when they check their account balance.

However, the smile might not last for too long as the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing clubs to cut down players’ salaries and bonuses. For instance, top earners in the game like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are expected to lose up to 20% of their weekly earnings from their respective clubs if the pandemic lingers on.


source : https://futballnews.com/highest-paid-footballers-in-the-world-2020/