Messi named highest-paid player for 2014 ahead of Ronaldo (See top 10)

March 26, 2015 by Don Saint 2 Comments

Barcelona attacker, Lionel Messi, banked almost £1million a week last year in wages and sponsorship deals, to become the highest-paid footballer in the world.

The Argentine earned £26m in wages, while his endorsement deals with adidas, FIFA 15 and Turkish Airlines, saw his income rise to £47.8m in 2014.

 According to France Football magazine rich list, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is second on the list, after picking up £39.7m…

TOP EARNING PLAYERS

1. Lionel Messi £47.8m
2. Cristiano Ronaldo £39.7m
3. Neymar £26.8m
4. Thiago Silva £20.2m
5. Robin van Persie £18.8m
6. Gareth Bale £17.5m
7. Wayne Rooney £16.5m
8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic £15.8m
9. Sergio Aguero £15.6m
10. Robert Lewandowski £14.8m

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2 Responses to “Messi named highest-paid player for 2014 ahead of Ronaldo (See top 10)”

  1. Unknown's avatar
    UC Reply March 26, 2015 at 04:50

    Let them enjoy, is their legwork!

  2. Unknown's avatar
    musicgeneralng Reply March 26, 2015 at 03:38

    Reblogged this on Mayowa's World.

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