Washington – Cristiano Ronaldo after moving to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary. He earned US$136 million as his annual playing salary went up to an estimated $75 million. PSG forward Messi, 35, earned $130 million. Franch captain Mbappe -earned $120 million is third. Los Angeles Lakers player and NBA great LeBron James earned $119.5 million; Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez $110 million. Former world number one golfer Dustin Johnson is sixth with $107 million. LIV golfer Phil Mickelson is seventh with $106 million. Four-times NBA champion Stephen Curry earned $100.4 million, while Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant $89.1 million. Former tennis ace Roger Federer earned $95.1 million. is the only retired player in the top 10.