Lionel Messi has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo as the highest earner in world football ,according to France Football magazine


Lionel Messi has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo as the highest earner in world football, according to France Football magazine.

The Barcelona attacker is a long way ahead in the figures for the current season, pulling in €126 million in salary, bonuses and commercial revenue while his great Real Madrid rival is making €94mn.

Last season ‘CR7’ led with €87.5mn with Messi on €76.5mn.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho tops the managers’ chart.

Top 5 player earners:
1. Lionel Messi (ARG/Barcelona): €126mn
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (POR/Real Madrid: €94mn
3. Neymar (BRA/Paris Saint-Germain): €81.5mn
4. Gareth Bale (WAL/Real Madrid): €44mn
5. Gerard Pique (ESP/Barcelona): €29mn

Top 5 coaches:
1. Jose Mourinho (POR/Manchester United): €26mn
2. Marcello Lippi (ITA/China): €23mn
3. Diego Simeone (ARG/Atletico Madrid): €22mn
4. Zinedine Zidane (FRA/Real Madrid): €21mn
5. Pep Guardiola (ESP/Manchester City): €20mn

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