16:47  ,  May 13, 2021

Forbes: Conor McGregor named highest-paid athlete

Forbes has compiled a list of the highest-paid athletes in the world, led by former UFC champion in two weight categories Conor McGregor. The annual income of the 32-year-old Irish fighter was 180 million euros. He tops that list for the first time.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is ranked second with 130 million euros, leaving behind Cristiano Ronaldo with 120 million euros.

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