Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the list of highest-paid athletes for 2024, with a staggering income of $260 million, according to Sportico's latest rankings. The Portuguese soccer star's impressive earnings can be attributed to his lucrative contract with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League,

Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo leads the 2024 earnings list with $260 million, while Lionel Messi of Inter Miami falls out of the top three with $135 million

Cristiano Ronaldo was the highest paid athlete of 2024, according to a list compiled by Sportico, earning a reported $260 million, but no female athletes featured in the top 100.

Cristiano Ronaldo again topped the list of the world's highest-paid athletes with total income of $260 million in 2024, according to sports industry news site Sportico.

For a second year in a row, Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the list of Sportico 's highest-paid athletes in the world. He earned a total of $260M (over Rs 2,000 crore) – $215M (approximately Rs 1,800 crore) on the field and $45M (approximately Rs 390 crore) off the field.

Dubai: At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t slowing down — on or off the pitch. The Portuguese superstar has agreed to extend his contract with Al Nassr for another year until June 2026, retaining his place as the world’s highest-paid athlete.