16:15 - 13.06.2022

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June 13, Fineko/abc.az. Forbes has named the most paid athletes in history, making a sample of athletes whose incomes exceeded a billion dollars. The rating is available on the publication's website.

The leader of the rating is American golfer Tiger Woods. During all the performances, he earned $1.72 bn. The American's career began in 1996.

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo took the 2nd place. The Manchester United forward earned $1.24 bn. Ronaldo is one of the most famous athletes in the world, which gives him the opportunity to receive solid advertising contracts.

American basketball player LeBron James is in 3rd place. The 37-year-old star of the National Basketball Association (NBA) has signed a lifetime contract with Nike. His total earnings were estimated at $1.16 billion.

The list is continued by Argentine forward Lionel Messi ($1.15 bn), Swiss tennis player Roger Federer ($1.09 bn) and American boxer Floyd Mayweather ($1.08 bn).