CRISTIANO RONALDO is the highest-paid player in the world in 2023, according to Forbes

CRISTIANO RONALDO is the highest-paid player in the world in 2023, according to Forbes.

Ronaldo is one of four Saudi Pro League stars to feature in the top 10. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland is the Premier League’s highest earner ahead of Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah.

Forbes estimate that Ronaldo is paid around £164million by Al-Nassr for his on-field duties.

The 38-year-old then earns an additional £49million for off-field ventures.

These include recent video appearances to promote Saudi Arabia’s National Day and the fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou in Riyadh.

Neymar, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane are the other Saudi-based players to appear in the top 10 in third, fifth and eighth respectively.

Lionel Messi ranks in second place but is some way behind Ronaldo with earnings of £111million.

His former team-mate Neymar is just behind on £92million, edging out Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.
Lionel Messi ranks second with £111million in estimated earnings
Lionel Messi ranks second with £111million in estimated earnings

As for the Premier League, Haaland is sixth with an estimated £48million in earnings.

He places ahead of Salah, who makes a reported £44million from both playing and endorsements.

Further down the list, Kevin De Bruyne has estimated earnings of £32million, thanks in part to a big money deal with McDonald’s in his native Belgium.

England captain Harry Kane completes the top 10 following his move to Bayern Munich.

His £30million earnings were boosted by a multi-year deal with online retail firm Fanatics, which he signed earlier this year.

Cristiano Ronaldo featured in Portugal’s Euro fixture against Slovakia tonight and we got to see the former Manchester United forward score a penalty kick to inspire his side to a narrow 3-2 win at home.

The 38 year-old didn’t play impressively in the match despite scoring two goals, as he missed a lot of decent chances from open play. But he was able to set a new record with the goals he scored tonight, as Fabrizio Romano confirmed on his twitter page that the Al-Nassr star has netted 72 (plus 1) international goals since he turned 30 years of age.

International goals is one aspect Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses his rivals and tonight he proved why he excels in that area. His fans took note of his two goals in the game and praised him for helping his country secure the win against Slovakia.

Hosts Germany are the only other nation to be guaranteed a place at next summer’s tournament so far, although more teams could join the already-qualified quartet in the second round of fixtures during this international break.