Cristiano Ronaldo ranked as the world's highest-paid athlete in 2024 with earnings of $260 million, according to Sportico. The top 100 athletes collectively earned $6.2 billion, with a significant disparity between male and female athletes. Rugby player Daniel Jones was the lowest on the list at $37.5 million compared to Coco Gauff's $30.4 million. Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr gave him a substantial lead, earning $215 million in wages and $45 million from endorsements. This trend highlights the ongoing issue of gender representation and earnings in sports.
Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the earnings, making $260 million in 2024, while there were no women in the top 100 highest-paid athletes.
Ronaldo led with $215 million in wages and $45 million in endorsements, highlighting the stark gender earnings disparity in sports.
Coco Gauff was the top female athlete at $30.4 million, but fell short compared to even the lowest male income on the list.
This year saw athletes from eight sports generating a staggering $6.2 billion in combined earnings, emphasizing the lucrative nature of professional sports.
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