Sportico's 4th Annual List of 100 Top Highest-Paid Athletes Reveals Cristiano Ronaldo as the World's Highest-Paid Athlete for 2024.

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In February 2025, sports industry news site Sportico released its 4th Annual List of 100 Top Highest-Paid Athletes. Portuguese professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list for the 2nd consecutive year, earning USD 260 million in 2024. His earnings include USD 215 million from salary/winnings (from Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr) and USD 45 million from endorsements.


      - Stephen Curry (USD 153.8 million), American professional basketball player, secured 2nd place.

      - Tyson Fury (USD 147 million), British former professional boxer, claimed 3rd place on the list.

     

Main Point :-   (i) For the 2nd straight year, female athletes were absent from the top 100, and the list also does not feature any sportsperson from India.

      (ii) Coco Gauff, American professional tennis player, was the highest-paid female athlete in 2024, with earnings of USD 30.4 million for the 2nd consecutive year.


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