NewsPhotos Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi as 'highest-earning' footballer, check who are the others in top 5 - In Pics

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi as 'highest-earning' footballer, check who are the others in top 5 - In Pics

In this article, we take a look at the top 5 highest-paid footballers across the world in 2021 as per Forbes:

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Updated:Sep 22, 2021, 03:06 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo's total earnings

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Cristiano Ronaldo leads the tally with a total earning of $125 million. Out of the 125, $70 million is the Portuguese's salary, while he draws $55 million from brand endorsements. (Reuters/File Photo)

Lionel Messi's total earning

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Lionel Messi is the second highest-paid footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentine, who was roped in by Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain in the transfer window before the season makes a total of $110 million. (Reuters/File Photo)

Neymar Jr's total earnings

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Neymar Jr earns a total of $95 million, making him the third player in the list. (Reuters/File Photo)

Kylian Mbappe's total earnings

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France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe stands fourth in the list and brings home a whopping amount of $43 million. (Reuters/File Photo)

Mohamed Salah's total earnings

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The report stated that Mohamed Salah earns a total of $41 million. His salary is $25 million, while he bags $16 million from brand endorsements. (Reuters/File Photo)