Who takes the top spot as Ronaldo and Messi battle on Forbes’ soccer rich list?
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Dziurek/Depositphotos Cristiano Ronaldo leads soccer earnings Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo ranks first in Forbes’ October 2026 list of the world’s highest-paid soccer players. The Al Nassr forward is projected to earn $300 million during the 2026-27 season. Lionel Messi follows in second place with estimated earnings of $145 million, while Kylian Mbappé ranks third…
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