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Messi named highest-paid player for 2014 ahead of Ronaldo – See top 10

  • Writer: Admin
    Admin
  • Mar 25, 2015
  • 1 min read

Barcelona attacker, Lionel Messi, banked almost £1million a week last year in wages and sponsorship deals, to become the highest-paid footballer in the world.

The Argentine earned £26m in wages, while his endorsement deals with adidas, FIFA 15 and Turkish Airlines, saw his income rise to £47.8m in 2014.

According to France Football magazine rich list, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is second on the list, after picking up £39.7m.

Messi’s team-mate at the Nou Camp comes in third with £26.8m.

Robin van Persie is the highest-ranked Premier League footballer. The Manchester United striker earned £18.8m in 2014.

TOP EARNING PLAYERS

1. Lionel Messi £47.8m 2. Cristiano Ronaldo £39.7m 3. Neymar £26.8m 4. Thiago Silva £20.2m 5. Robin van Persie £18.8m 6. Gareth Bale £17.5m 7. Wayne Rooney £16.5m 8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic £15.8m 9. Sergio Aguero £15.6m 10. Robert Lewandowski £14.8m

Source: France Football Rich List.

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