NGCristiano Ronaldo remains the highest-paid footballer globally by weekly base salary, earning approximately £3.42 million per week at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Lionel Messi has fallen to 13th place in the latest rankings after joining Inter Miami, where he earns around £360,876 per week. The data, sourced from Capology and reported by Planet Football, highlights the increasing financial influence of Saudi Arabian clubs, with six players from the Saudi Pro League featured in the top 15 highest-paid athletes. The figures reflect base salaries only and exclude bonuses, endorsements, or other income streams. Other notable names include Erling Haaland (£525,000), Kylian Mbappé (£512,992), and several high-profile European club players.
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