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Cristiano Ronaldo signed a $ 1 billion contract exposing Messi and matching Michael Jordan and Lebron James | El Futbolero US International Players
![From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest? From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1200x800/public/d8/images/canvas/2021/06/16/ff81a463-6946-4c56-9f5a-ec885a487b17_19c7f3f5.jpg?itok=kKiZPmQq&v=1623834677)
From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?
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Cristiano Ronaldo signs '£1BILLION lifetime contract with Nike' only days after agreeing £500,000 a week Real Madrid contract
![Forbes on Twitter: "Cristiano Ronaldo ranked No. 3 on this year's list. He has a lifetime deal with Nike and is behind the CR7 business of branded clothing, accessories, hotels and gyms Forbes on Twitter: "Cristiano Ronaldo ranked No. 3 on this year's list. He has a lifetime deal with Nike and is behind the CR7 business of branded clothing, accessories, hotels and gyms](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E1OLADOXMAEoCc-.jpg)
Forbes on Twitter: "Cristiano Ronaldo ranked No. 3 on this year's list. He has a lifetime deal with Nike and is behind the CR7 business of branded clothing, accessories, hotels and gyms
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Cristiano Ronaldo earns a stunning £147m from Nike, according to leaked details about incoming Man Utd star – The US Sun | The US Sun
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