By Sakshi Sah
Published Feb 21, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Discover the highest-paid football stars of 2024

Top footballers earn big both on and off the pitch.

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Here’s a look at last year’s top earners according to Forbes.

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Ronaldo tops the list with a record-breaking £218m. Forbes calls him "the most popular athlete on the planet".

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Lionel Messi remains a legend in football and second on this list with an impressive £103m in earnings.

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Earning £84m, Neymar continues to prove why he’s one of football’s brightest stars.

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With £79m in 2024, Karim Benzema joins the list of top earners.

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At just 25, Kylian Mbappé earned £69m last year.

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Erling Haaland earned £46m in 2024, cementing his place as a rising superstar.

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