WORLD'S TOP 7 HIGHEST PAID ATHLETES

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Ever wondered how much does the best of athletes from different sport earn?
Well here is the answer to that question. This slideshow features the revenue earned by the most celebrated and famed athletes across the world.

1. CRISTIANO RONALDO

1. CRISTIANO RONALDO

Total: $88 million
Wages: $56 million and Endorsements: $32 million 

2. LIONEL MESSI

2. LIONEL MESSI

Total: $81.4 million
Wages: $53.4 million and Endorsements: $28 million

3. LEBRON JAMES

3. LeBRON JAMES

Total: $77.2 million
Wages: $23.2 million and Endorsements: $54 million

4. ROGER FEDERER

4. ROGER FEDERER

Total: $67.8 million
Wages: $7.8 million and Endorsements: $60 million

5. KEVIN DURANT

5. KEVIN DURANT

Total: $56.2 million  
Wages: $20.2 million and Endorsements: $36 million

6. NOVAK DJOKOVIC

6. NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Total: $55.8 million
Wages: $21.8 million and Endorsements: $34 million

7. CAM NEWTON

7. CAM NEWTON

Total: $53.1 million
Wages: $41.1 million and Endorsements: $12 million