The ranking of the 50 athletes who made the most money in their lives: what place Lionel Messi occupies

The list with the winnings of the sport stars was updated throughout the history

The list was compiled based on data from Forbes and Sports Illustrated, taking into account salaries, bonuses, prizes, sponsorships, licenses, royalties, souvenirs, contracts and media.

The study carried out with the latest reports by Forbes and Sports Illustrated surprised that none of the most famous football stars could keep the top spot. Total surprise generated a new study with the most money-earning athletes in history. This because stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi didn’t even approach the top spot. The Sportico site conducted an in-depth study along with the reports delivered in recent months by Forbes and S…

A year after the release of a ranking that showed the top 50 top-paid athletes in history, updates were posted on the list with a remarkable change.The Sportico site published a new version of the ranking that continues to lead former basketball player Michael Jordan, with winnings around $4.15 billion.The six-fold NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls continues to bill and increase his revenues thanks to his brand and could not be displaced from …