![From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest? From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1200x630_olympics_live/public/d8/images/canvas/2021/06/16/ff81a463-6946-4c56-9f5a-ec885a487b17_19c7f3f5.jpg?itok=feiJcMZm&v=1623834677)
From Conor McGregor to Cristiano Ronaldo, these are 2021's top paid athletes in the world – how did they each make over US$100 million in the past year and who's the richest?
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Stunning €162 Million Nike Deal Includes €4 Million Ballon d'Or Bonus - SPORTbible
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The staggering amount Cristiano Ronaldo earns from Nike as contract details leaked - World Sports Tale
![Handsome' Cristiano Ronaldo annual China football boots unveiled ahead of Juventus vs Inter Milan clash | South China Morning Post Handsome' Cristiano Ronaldo annual China football boots unveiled ahead of Juventus vs Inter Milan clash | South China Morning Post](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/styles/1920x1080/public/d8/images/methode/2019/07/14/34423ed0-a5f3-11e9-9a3c-98259c87fba2_image_hires_142445.jpg?itok=aA-wOSC3&v=1563085491)
Handsome' Cristiano Ronaldo annual China football boots unveiled ahead of Juventus vs Inter Milan clash | South China Morning Post
![Cristiano Ronaldo earns around Rs 129 crore per year from Nike deal, reveals Football Leaks | Football News - Hindustan Times Cristiano Ronaldo earns around Rs 129 crore per year from Nike deal, reveals Football Leaks | Football News - Hindustan Times](https://images.hindustantimes.com/rf/image_size_630x354/HT/p2/2019/09/07/Pictures/portugal-september-portugal-juventus-portuguese-cristiano-nurphoto_1353a378-d148-11e9-831a-a34a52409c0f.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo earns around Rs 129 crore per year from Nike deal, reveals Football Leaks | Football News - Hindustan Times
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Cristiano Ronaldo earns a stunning £147m from Nike, according to leaked details about incoming Man Utd star
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