Here are the top 10 highest-paid athletes in 2022,

In 2022, Lionel Messi will be the highest-paid athlete in the world, followed by Lebron James and Cristiano Ronaldo. The captain of Argentina earned $130 million in pre-tax gross income during the previous 12 months, according to Forbes. With earnings of $121.2 million, NBA star Lebron James is in second place, while Cristiano Ronaldo is third with $115 million. The yearly Forbes list of the highest-paid athletes in the world takes into account both their on- and off-field earnings. Messi earned $70 in on-field pay and $55 million in endorsements on his free transfer from his childhood club Barcelona to PSG last summer. Lebron James made a staggering $80 million off the field in addition to $41.2 million from his on-field endeavours. Ronaldo, who is now without a club after Manchester United cancelled his contract, has revenues of $55 million off the field and $60 million on it. Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal on the bench on December 10, 2022. AFP Brazilian superstar Neymar ($95 million) and American basketball player Stephen Curry ($92.8 million) round out the top five highest-paid athletes this year. Kylian Mbappe drops out of the top 10 despite signing a lucrative contract extension with PSG, and MMA star Conor McGregor has also left the list. Below are the top 10 athletes in terms of salary for 2022: Lionel Messi – $130 million Lebron James – $121.2 million Cristiano Ronaldo – $115 million Neymar – $95 million Stephen Curry – $92.8 million Kevin Durant – $92.1 million Roger Federer – $90.7 million Canelo Alvarez – $90 million Tom Brady – $83.9 million Giannis Antetokounmpo – $80.9 million Other stories NDC polls: We voted against Ofosu-Ampofo for hobnobbing with NPP – Yamoah Ponko 4 FIFA World Cup moments involving Black Stars in 2022 4 strategies to liven up a stale relationship Transportation costs will decrease by 10% on Monday, say worried drivers There are 3 good reasons to use lime juice on your face.