Chitchat Revealed: The highest-paid athletes in the world of sport

Cristiano Ronaldo has retained his place at the top of the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes after earning $93million up to June 1, 2017.

The Real Madrid superstar - who lifted his second successive Champions League trophy in Cardiff on Saturday - raked in $58m in salary and winnings, with endorsements of $35m keeping him top of the list.

Basketball icon LeBron James is Ronaldo's nearest challenger with total earnings of $86.2m, the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard's income seeing him claim £20m more in endorsements than the Portugal international.

Ronaldo's great rival Lionel Messi completed the top three but the Barcelona forward - who slips down a place from second - was $13m below on $80m for the 12-month period.

The top three are streets ahead of the rest, though, Roger Federer sitting in fourth with earnings of $62m - of which $58m came from sponsorship.

James is joined by fellow NBA stars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and James Harden in the top 10, while Rory McIlroy breaks into that group for the first time.

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Used to be F1 Drivers and basketball TOP the list

I thought the boxers.

Narong Wongwan said:

Used to be F1 Drivers and basketball TOP the list

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And to think back then when Fergie bought him for manu the oppie fans would chant they bought the wrong Ronaldo

I note that this generation of top earners invest in proven businesses or business models. Good for them. In the past, it will be their father, uncle, brother or best friend who will manage their money with nothing to show for it. Messi is the exception and look what happened.

huh you sure? I thought many wannabes anyhow create some app and then claim to be founder of some great company, all hot air no real stuff

Alamakinky said:

I thought the boxers.

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Ya those too....
At one time it was golfers

golfer now infamous for DUI and mug shot.

Is White running dogs a sports category?

Thought it was going to be mayweather but he might be retired