Forbes: The World Highest Paid Athletes 2019

Question – On May 12, 2021, Forbes released the list of the 10 highest paid athletes in the world. Which player has topped this list?
(a) Roger Federer
(b) Floyd Mayweather
(c) Lionel Messi
(d) Conor McGregor
Answer – (d)
Related facts

  • On May 12, 2021, Forbes released the list of the 10 highest paid athletes in the world.
  • Ireland’s top MMA boxer Conor McGregor topped the list with an income of $ 180 million.
  • Argentina’s famous footballer Lionel Messi finished second with an income of $ 130 million.
  • Portugal’s famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo finished third with $ 120 million in revenue.
  • Other athletes in top ten are — DAK PRESCOTT(American Football)> LEBRON JAMES(Basketball)>NEYMAR(Soccer)> ROGER FEDERER(Tennis)>LEWIS HAMILTON(FORMULA 1)> TOM BRADY(American Football)> KEVIN DURANT(Basketball).

By — Pankaj Pandey.

Link:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2021/05/12/the-worlds-10-highest-paid-athletes-conor-mcgregor-leads-a-group-of-sports-stars-unfazed-by-the-pandemic/?sh=87ed47a26f4f