25 of the World’s Highest Paid Athletes Story

25 of the World’s Highest Paid Athletes

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Earnings for sports athletes have never been stronger. The top 25 of the world’s highest paid athletes, determined by Forbes, make a combined income of $2.8 billion.

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Here are the top 25 highest paid athletes of 2021.

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1. Conor McGregor (UFC Fighter)

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2. Lionel Messi (Soccer)

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3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer)

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4. Dak Prescott (Football)

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5. LeBron James (Basketball)

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