Q. Who was the highest-paid athlete in the world, as per Forbes’ list of 2022?
Answer:
Lionel Messi
Notes: Ace football player Lionel Messi was the highest-paid athlete in the world over the last 12 months, as per the Forbes’ list of highest paid athletes 2022.
Messi earns around USD 75 million a year from playing soccer, also receives USD 55 million from sponsorship deals and endorsements. He is ahead of LeBron James and rival Cristiano Ronaldo on the list. Previously in 2019, Messi topped the Forbes’ list.