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Highest-paid sports stars in the world


Boxing can be an unforgiving sport but those at the very top can earn millions from 'the sweet science' and no one embodies that reality more than Floyd Mayweather. According to Forbes, Mayweather - aptly nicknamed 'Money' - was the best-paid sports star in the world in 2018, earning $275 million (£210m) with a further $10 million (£7.5m) coming through endorsements. The bulk of that fortune came as a result of his 2017 blockbuster bout with UFC fighter Conor McGregor, which Mayweather won via technical knockout in the 10th round.


Lionel Messi follows Mayweather as the second highest paid sports star in the world but there is a considerable gap in their earnings, with the Barcelona captain's talents bringing in $111 million (£85m) in 2018. Messi is one of the most recognisable athletes in the world and his new contract with Barca - reported to be worth at least €565,000 a week - is a huge factor in his position. The Argentine also earned $27 million from his endorsement deals, with Adidas perhaps being the biggest contract. Interestingly, he could be set to earn even more next season, with reports that Barcelona are eager to ensure he remains at the club for life.

Messi is one part of one of the most captivating sporting rivalries of the past decade and he finds himself ahead of his rival Cristiano Ronaldo this year, though not by much. Ronaldo is third in Forbes' list with total earnings of $108 million (£82.5m), $61 million (£47m) of which came through his salary. The Juventus star is much more of a commercial success than Messi, however, with $47 million (£36m) in the bank from deals he has with the likes of Nike, EA Sports and more.

McGregor [/b]follows Ronaldo in fourth, with earnings of $99 million (£76m) thanks chiefly to his 2017 fight with Mayweather. The Irish mixed martial artist has a long list of lucrative endorsement deals with the likes of Beats, Burger King and HiSmile, as well as business ventures of his own, such as Proper 12 whiskey and August McGregor. His climb up the list is actually one of his famous prophecies, having told Ronaldo in 2016 that he would soon catch up with the Portuguese.


Interestingly, another footballer rounds out the top five highest-paid athletes in the world, with [b]Neymar enjoying a financially rewarding world record transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazil superstar earned around $73 million (£56m) from his salary and a further $17 million (£13m) from his various sponsorship agreements, which include Nike, Beats, Gillette and Red Bull.

LA Lakers phenomenon LeBron James is not far behind Neymar with total earnings of $85.5 million (£65m) and it is interesting to note that he actually earns more from endorsements and business ventures - including his investment in Liverpool - than he does from playing in the NBA. Of his 2018 fortune, $33.5 million (£26m) comes from his contract and performance-related bonuses.

Record-breaking tennis icon Roger Federer follows James and the Switzerland native boasts a similarly impressive endorsements profile, which provides the bulk of his wealth. Federer's deals with Wilson, Credit Suisse, Mercedes-Benz and others contributed an incredible $65 million (£50m), with his actual on-court heroics earning a relatively meagre $12.5 million (£10m).

Golden State Warriors' point guard Steph Curry is not far behind his rival James with total earnings of $76.5 million (£60m) in 2018 and he is likely to persist in the charts for the coming years after signing a $200 million contract - the first of its kind in the NBA. American Football stars Matt Ryan and Matthew Stafford, of the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions respectively, complete the top 10 highest earning athletes. The likes of Formula One racecar driver Lewis Hamilton, boxer Canelo Alvarez and golfer[b] Tiger Woods[/b] are included in the top 20.

https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/who-are-the-highest-paid-sports-stars-in-the-world/xa52brewa2dq1bnfstxdoymlf

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The Portugal star's move from Real Madrid to Juventus has left the Barcelona captain missing his old rival

Lionel Messi says he misses facing rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the former Real Madrid forward gave "prestige" to La Liga.

After helping Madrid win a fourth Champions League title in five years, Ronaldo left the club to join Serie A giants Juventus in July.

Ronaldo has continued to save his best for Europe's elite club competition, with a hat-trick against Atletico Madrid firing Juve into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

The draw subsequently ensured Messi and Ronaldo cannot meet unless both clubs advance to the final, which is set to be played at Atletico's Wanda Metropolitano home.

Madrid are lagging 12 points behind Liga leaders Barca and Messi suggested he misses the competition provided by Ronaldo.

"I miss Cristiano," Messi told FM Club 947 in Argentina. "Although it was a bit difficult to see him win trophies, he gave La Liga prestige.

"Juventus are a great candidate to win the Champions League since the arrival of Cristiano, and the match against Atleti must have given them a lot of confidence."

Messi and Ronaldo are widely considered to be two of the greatest players to have ever played the game.

But the Barcelona captain feels team-mate Luis Suarez should be considered among the best of the rest.

"I don't want to forget anyone, but I think that Neymar, [Kylian] Mbappe, [Eden] Hazard, Luis Suarez and [Sergio] Aguero are the best," Messi added.

"I didn't mention Cristiano because I put him aside from the list with me."


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Closed this trend.....

Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their next permanent manager on a three-year contract.

A man handed an initial interim agreement in December has told the club’s official website: “From the first day I arrived, I felt at home at this special club.

“It was an honour to be a Manchester United player, and then to start my coaching career here. The last few months have been a fantastic experience and I want to thank all of the coaches, players and staff for the work we’ve done so far.

“This is the job that I always dreamed of doing and I’m beyond excited to have the chance to lead the club long-term and hopefully deliver the continued success that our amazing fans deserve.”


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The Frenchman made a sensational return to Santiago Bernabeu, getting the nod ahead of the Portuguese, who has nonetheless endorsed the move

Jose Mourinho has described the reunion of Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid as "perfect".

Having coached the Spanish giants between 2010 and 2013, Mourinho had been linked with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu to replace Santiago Solari, who was sacked following Madrid's Champions League exit at the hands of Ajax.

Former club chief Ramon Calderon revealed to Love Sport Radio that president Florentino Perez preferred Mourinho, but pressure from the senior leaders in the Madrid locker room, including captain Sergio Ramos, swayed him towards Zidane.

The Frenchman made a sensational return to Santiago Bernabeu, getting the nod ahead of the Portuguese, who has nonetheless endorsed the move

Jose Mourinho has described the reunion of Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid as "perfect".

Having coached the Spanish giants between 2010 and 2013, Mourinho had been linked with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu to replace Santiago Solari, who was sacked following Madrid's Champions League exit at the hands of Ajax.

Former club chief Ramon Calderon revealed to Love Sport Radio that president Florentino Perez preferred Mourinho, but pressure from the senior leaders in the Madrid locker room, including captain Sergio Ramos, swayed him towards Zidane.

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