![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/d8/images/canvas/2021/06/16/ff81a463-6946-4c56-9f5a-ec885a487b17_19c7f3f5.jpg)
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?
![Adidas respond to claims Nike were happy to keep Cristiano Ronaldo due to Lionel Messi worry - Mirror Online Adidas respond to claims Nike were happy to keep Cristiano Ronaldo due to Lionel Messi worry - Mirror Online](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/article28258345.ece/ALTERNATES/n615/0_GettyImages-461435090.jpg)
Adidas respond to claims Nike were happy to keep Cristiano Ronaldo due to Lionel Messi worry - Mirror Online
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Cristiano Ronaldo Nike contract details leaked - this is what he earns | Football | Sport | Express.co.uk
![Cristiano Ronaldo earns a stunning £147m from Nike, according to leaked details about incoming Man Utd star – The Sun | The Sun Cristiano Ronaldo earns a stunning £147m from Nike, according to leaked details about incoming Man Utd star – The Sun | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Ronaldo-Nike.png?strip=all&w=477)
Cristiano Ronaldo earns a stunning £147m from Nike, according to leaked details about incoming Man Utd star – The Sun | The Sun
![Adidas issues Lionel Messi statement after it was reported that Nike were happier to keep Cristiano Ronaldo Adidas issues Lionel Messi statement after it was reported that Nike were happier to keep Cristiano Ronaldo](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2022/10/23fbb-16661590550288-1920.jpg)
Adidas issues Lionel Messi statement after it was reported that Nike were happier to keep Cristiano Ronaldo
![Cristiano Ronaldo Top Secret on Cristiano Ronaldo's Contract; The star can play UEFA Champions League!!! – Cristiano Ronaldo Top Secret on Cristiano Ronaldo's Contract; The star can play UEFA Champions League!!! –](https://india.postsen.com/content/uploads/2023/01/03/0930355b8a.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo Top Secret on Cristiano Ronaldo's Contract; The star can play UEFA Champions League!!! –
![Cristiano Ronaldo 'agrees £172.9m-a-year contract at Saudi Arabia giants Al Nassr' | Daily Mail Online Cristiano Ronaldo 'agrees £172.9m-a-year contract at Saudi Arabia giants Al Nassr' | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/30/08/65081845-0-image-a-15_1669797719649.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo 'agrees £172.9m-a-year contract at Saudi Arabia giants Al Nassr' | Daily Mail Online
![MailOnline Sport on Twitter: "Cristiano Ronaldo's potential contract from a Saudi Arabian club is mind-blowing 💰🤯 https://t.co/VNCAnqaAqF" / Twitter MailOnline Sport on Twitter: "Cristiano Ronaldo's potential contract from a Saudi Arabian club is mind-blowing 💰🤯 https://t.co/VNCAnqaAqF" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FXo3OCuUcAMS5nd.jpg:large)
MailOnline Sport on Twitter: "Cristiano Ronaldo's potential contract from a Saudi Arabian club is mind-blowing 💰🤯 https://t.co/VNCAnqaAqF" / Twitter
![Manchester United Star Cristiano Ronaldo Issued With Tempting Offer From Overseas Club - Sports Illustrated Manchester United News, Analysis and More Manchester United Star Cristiano Ronaldo Issued With Tempting Offer From Overseas Club - Sports Illustrated Manchester United News, Analysis and More](https://www.si.com/.image/ar_4:3%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTg3NDg3NzQ3ODEwNzk3MzI3/imago1009904281h.jpg)
Manchester United Star Cristiano Ronaldo Issued With Tempting Offer From Overseas Club - Sports Illustrated Manchester United News, Analysis and More
![Cristiano Ronaldo hits back as Ronaldo Jr comes under fire for wearing both Nike and Adidas brands | Daily Mail Online Cristiano Ronaldo hits back as Ronaldo Jr comes under fire for wearing both Nike and Adidas brands | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/04/09/08/56403343-0-image-a-6_1649490629513.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo hits back as Ronaldo Jr comes under fire for wearing both Nike and Adidas brands | Daily Mail Online
![Biggest football boot deals ever, from Puma's record-breaking agreement with Neymar to Ronaldo's contract with Nike | The Sun Biggest football boot deals ever, from Puma's record-breaking agreement with Neymar to Ronaldo's contract with Nike | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/NINTCHDBPICT000746515794.jpg)
Biggest football boot deals ever, from Puma's record-breaking agreement with Neymar to Ronaldo's contract with Nike | The Sun
![Cristiano Ronaldo not travelling with Manchester United squad for pre-season tour of Asia as club gives him extra time off to deal with 'family issue' Cristiano Ronaldo not travelling with Manchester United squad for pre-season tour of Asia as club gives him extra time off to deal with 'family issue'](https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/07/NINTCHDBPICT000745368266.jpg?strip=all&w=960&quality=40)
Cristiano Ronaldo not travelling with Manchester United squad for pre-season tour of Asia as club gives him extra time off to deal with 'family issue'
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Man Utd News: Manchester United's condition to allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave: Departure on loan if he extends his contract | Marca
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