Cristiano Ronaldo's big-money move to Manchester United saw him replacing Lionel Messi as the highest-paid footballer in the world, according to the latest rankings released by Forbes. Ronaldo is set to earn $125 million before taxes in the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonus for his return to United.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/cristiano-ronaldo-topples-lionel-messi-as-forbes-highest-earning-footballer/articleshow/86427889.cms