How many millions separate Lionel Messi from Cristiano Ronaldo to be the best paid in the world

The latest edition of Forbes magazine on the highest paid footballers in the world revealed figures that mark the current economic panorama of the sport, especially highlighting the growing influence of the Saudi Arabian league. And with Cristiano Ronaldo in that part of the world, How many millions separate Lionel Messi from the Portuguese to be the best paid on the planet?

Once again, Ronaldo tops the Forbes list, thanks to his transfer to Al Nassr, far surpassing the Rosario player in income. The Portuguese star receives a fortune of 260 million dollarswith 200 million coming from his performance on the field and 60 million from off-field activities.

The notable increase in Ronaldo’s income is largely due to the lucrative contract he negotiated in the Middle East. In second place is Messi, with projected income of 135 million dollars.

The 10 highest paid footballers in the world

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia): US$260 million dollars
2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, United States): US$ 135 million
3. Neymar Jr. (Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia): US$ 112 million
4. Kylian Mbappé (PSG, France): US$ 110 million
5. Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad, Saudi Arabia): US$106 million
6. Erling Haaland (Manchester City, England): US$58 million
7. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, England): US$53 million
8. Sadio Mané (Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia): US$52 million
9. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, England): US$39 million
10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, Germany): US$36 million

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Messi, Inter Miami player, the second best paid in the world.

Lionel Messi’s income at Inter Miami

Lionel Messi, with a projected total income of $135 million, trails Ronaldo as the highest-paid soccer players in the world. At Inter Miami, the man from Rosario earns US$65 million generated on the field and 70 million off it.

His contract not only guarantees Messi direct economic benefits, but also a share of revenue from league partners such as Adidas and Apple TV. Additionally, you have the option to purchase a stake in the club after you retire.