Forbes' 2014 List of Highest-paid Athletes

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes 2014 list of the world's highest-paid athletes. Argentina's Lionel Messi is next in the soccer category.

  • Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes 2014 list of the world's highest-paid athletes. The total earnings of Portugal and Real Madrid star were pegged at $80 million as of June 2014. (Photo credit: AP)
    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes 2014 list of the world's highest-paid athletes. The total earnings of Portugal and Real Madrid star were pegged at $80 million as of June 2014. (Photo credit: AP)
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  • Fourth in the list, Argentina's Lionel Messi finished as a runner up in the 2013 Ballon d'Or after winning it a record four consecutive years. His earnings are estimated at $64.7 million.
    Fourth in the list, Argentina's Lionel Messi finished as a runner up in the 2013 Ballon d'Or after winning it a record four consecutive years. His earnings are estimated at $64.7 million.
  • The earnings of Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic are estimated at $40.4 million. He is placed 12th in the list. (Photo credit: AP)
    The earnings of Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic are estimated at $40.4 million. He is placed 12th in the list. (Photo credit: AP)
  • Placed 14th in the list, Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has earnings of $36.4 million. (Photo credit: AP)
    Placed 14th in the list, Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has earnings of $36.4 million. (Photo credit: AP)
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  • With estimated earnings of $35.4 million, Colombian striker Radamel Falcao is next in the list. (Photo credit: AP)
    With estimated earnings of $35.4 million, Colombian striker Radamel Falcao is next in the list. (Photo credit: AP)
  • At the 16th position in the list is Brazil's Neymar. His earnings are estimated at $35.4 million.
    At the 16th position in the list is Brazil's Neymar. His earnings are estimated at $35.4 million.
  • England national soccer team player Wayne Rooney is placed at the 43rd position in the list. His earnings are estimated at $23.4 million.
    England national soccer team player Wayne Rooney is placed at the 43rd position in the list. His earnings are estimated at $23.4 million.
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  • Argentina's Sergio Aguero follows Wayne Rooney in the list at the 44th spot. His estimated earnings are $23.3 million. (Photo credit: AP)
    Argentina's Sergio Aguero follows Wayne Rooney in the list at the 44th spot. His estimated earnings are $23.3 million. (Photo credit: AP)
  • Ivory Coast's Yaya Toure is ranked 59th in the list with estimated earnings of $21.7 million. (Photo credit: AP)
    Ivory Coast's Yaya Toure is ranked 59th in the list with estimated earnings of $21.7 million. (Photo credit: AP)
  • Spain's Fernando Torres is placed 63rd in the list. His earnings are estimated at $21.3 million.
    Spain's Fernando Torres is placed 63rd in the list. His earnings are estimated at $21.3 million.
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