Cristiano Ronaldo, forward for Al-Nassr and the Portugal national football team, has been named the highest-paid athlete in 2024, as reported by Sky Sports.
The Saudi Arabian club has seen Ronaldo play since 2023. In the current season, the former Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus striker has scored 24 goals in 28 matches across all competitions.
It is reported that Ronaldo earned €248 million. In second place is Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors basketball player, with €146 million, while boxing champion Tyson Fury from the UK follows with €140 million. Lionel Messi, the Argentine forward for Inter Miami, earned €129 million in 2024, becoming fourth in the rating.
