RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo has become the world’s highest-paid athlete for the first time since 2017 following his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.
Forbes report the 38-year-old Portugal forward earned $136m (£108.7m) over the past 12 months.
His contract with Al Nassr is reportedly worth more than 200m euros (£176.5m) per year.
Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is second on Forbes’ list having earned $130m (£103.9m).
