Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo remains the highest-paid athlete in the world for the third consecutive year, with total income estimated at $260 million in 2025, according to the ranking published by the specialized website Sportico. The publication analyzes the income of athletes globally annually, taking into account salaries, prizes, sponsorships and commercial partnerships. According to Sportico estimates, $200 million comes from the salary paid by the Saudi club Al-Nassr, where