Major League Baseball (MLB) has entered a new stratosphere with the Mets making their latest unbelievable deal. In a move that has shocked not just the baseball industry but reportedly the entire sporting world, Outfielder Juan Soto has just signed a record 15-year contract worth $765 million with the Mets on Sunday, according to sources, to usher in the Winter Meetings. The deal, which is subject to Soto’s physical exam, surpasses the $700 million, 10-year contract which included significant deferrals that Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers last winter. In light of this gargantuan deal, let us take a look at the highest paid sportspeople in the world who command massive paychecks. Who knew baseball would surpass football when it came to deep pockets. READ: Three Indian Americans among top 25 tech CEOs of Chicago (November 14, 2024) The list of the highest-paid athletes in the world is often compiled based on salary, winnings, and endorsements. Below are the top ten highest-paid sportspeople, according to Forbes: 1. Lionel Messi (Soccer) – $130 million Messi’s earnings come from his salary at Inter Miami and major endorsement deals with companies like Adidas. 2. LeBron James (Basketball) – $119.5 million LeBron’s earnings include his NBA salary and endorsements with brands like Nike, as well as investments in his business ventures. 3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer) – $109 million Ronaldo’s total comes from his salary at Al Nassr and endorsement deals with companies like Nike. 4. Kylian Mbappé (Soccer) – $110 million Mbappé’s income is made up of his salary with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and various endorsement deals. 5. Canelo Álvarez (Boxing) – $107 million The Mexican boxer earns significantly from his fights, including a major contract with streaming platform DAZN. 6. Roger Federer (Tennis) – $95.1 million While he is retired, Federer continues to earn substantial income from endorsement deals with brands like Uniqlo and Rolex. 7. Lewis Hamilton (Formula 1) – $82 million Hamilton earns from his salary with Mercedes as well as from endorsements with brands like Tommy Hilfiger and IWC. READ: Five Indian Americans in inaugural TIME100 Climate list (November 17, 2023) 8. Tom Brady (Football) – $83.9 million Brady’s earnings include his lucrative endorsement deals and his media company, alongside his salary from his career before retirement. 9. Dak Prescott (Football) – $107 million The Dallas Cowboys quarterback has a large contract and several endorsement deals, pushing his earnings high on the list. 10. Stephen Curry (Basketball) – $79.8 million Curry’s total comes from his salary with the Golden State Warriors and his extensive endorsement portfolio, including deals with Under Armour and Nissan. These figures are based on estimated total earnings from salaries, bonuses, winnings, and endorsements. Please note that these rankings can change yearly depending on contracts and endorsement deals.

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9. Dak Prescott (Football) – 7 million 2. LeBron James (Basketball) – 9.5 million These figures are based on estimated total earnings from salaries, bonuses, winnings, and endorsements. Please note that these rankings can change yearly depending on contracts and endorsement deals. 1. Lionel Messi (Soccer) – 0 million While he is retired, Federer continues […]

9. Dak Prescott (Football) – 7 million
2. LeBron James (Basketball) – 9.5 million
These figures are based on estimated total earnings from salaries, bonuses, winnings, and endorsements. Please note that these rankings can change yearly depending on contracts and endorsement deals.
1. Lionel Messi (Soccer) – 0 million
While he is retired, Federer continues to earn substantial income from endorsement deals with brands like Uniqlo and Rolex.
In light of this gargantuan deal, let us take a look at the highest paid sportspeople in the world who command massive paychecks. Who knew baseball would surpass football when it came to deep pockets.
4. Kylian Mbappé (Soccer) – 0 million
3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer) – 9 million
Curry’s total comes from his salary with the Golden State Warriors and his extensive endorsement portfolio, including deals with Under Armour and Nissan.
6. Roger Federer (Tennis) – .1 million
The Mexican boxer earns significantly from his fights, including a major contract with streaming platform DAZN.
Ronaldo’s total comes from his salary at Al Nassr and endorsement deals with companies like Nike.
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LeBron’s earnings include his NBA salary and endorsements with brands like Nike, as well as investments in his business ventures.
Hamilton earns from his salary with Mercedes as well as from endorsements with brands like Tommy Hilfiger and IWC.
Mbappé’s income is made up of his salary with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and various endorsement deals.
10. Stephen Curry (Basketball) – .8 million
The Dallas Cowboys quarterback has a large contract and several endorsement deals, pushing his earnings high on the list.
7. Lewis Hamilton (Formula 1) – million
The deal, which is subject to Soto’s physical exam, surpasses the 0 million, 10-year contract which included significant deferrals that Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers last winter.
Brady’s earnings include his lucrative endorsement deals and his media company, alongside his salary from his career before retirement.
The list of the highest-paid athletes in the world is often compiled based on salary, winnings, and endorsements. Below are the top ten highest-paid sportspeople, according to Forbes:
5. Canelo Álvarez (Boxing) – 7 million
8. Tom Brady (Football) – .9 million
Messi’s earnings come from his salary at Inter Miami and major endorsement deals with companies like Adidas.
Major League Baseball (MLB) has entered a new stratosphere with the Mets making their latest unbelievable deal. In a move that has shocked not just the baseball industry but reportedly the entire sporting world, Outfielder Juan Soto has just signed a record 15-year contract worth 5 million with the Mets on Sunday, according to sources, to usher in the Winter Meetings.