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#1 Lionel Messi
Salary/Winnings: $84 M
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Endorsement: $27 M
The diminutive striker from Argentina keeps creating records week after week. In this season too, Lionel Messi was at his best and scored an impressive 45 goals for Barcelona. His exploits on the pitch make him one of the most sought by big companies.
He has signed a lifelong contract with ADIDAS for an undisclosed amount which is a sizable portion of his earnings in an endorsement. He also has deals with big brands such as Gatorade, Pepsi, Ooredoo, Huawei, and Hawkers.
Not surprisingly, he is the highest paid footballer in the world. When compared with other sports, he stands second in the list of World's top paid athletes. He is only surpassed by Floyd Mayweather who is into boxing.
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Edited by Zeeshan Ali
