Cristiano Ronaldo beats Floyd Mayweather to become world's highest paid athlete (Full list)

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the top earning athlete in the world
after making £61million last year alone beating long-term leader

Floyd Mayweather Jnr into first place. The retired boxer, who fought
just once within the last 12 months, earned £30million.

Ronaldo struck a £38.5million-a-year salary with Spanish giants
Real Madrid. Plus his endorsement deals with Nike, watchmaker Tag
Heuer and nutrition supplements group Herbalife were worth
£22million.

His football rival Lionel Messi is second on the list raking in
£56million within the last year.