Question: Virat Kohli retains 7th position in recent released list of the world’s most valuable athletes released by America’s popular magazine Forbes. Who is at first rank in the list?
(a) Lionel Messi
(b) Cristiano Ronaldo
(c) Roger Federer
(d) Usain Bolt
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On October 26, 2017, the category of the most valuable athletes was released by Forbes America’s popular magazine Forbes magazine, The Forbes Fab 40: The World Most Valuable Brand, 2017.
- Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli with USD 14.5 million, is on 7th position, while Argentine star footballer Lionel Messi is at number 9 with USD 13.5 million.
- Switzerland’s star tennis player Roger Federer topped the list with USD 37.2 million.
- America’s basketball player Le Bron James and Usain Bolt of Jamaica are second and third position holder the list respectively.
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) with brand value of USD 21.5 million is fourth in this list.
- It is noteworthy that Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni had secured 5th rank in the list of the most valuable athletes released in 2014.
Reference:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2017/10/24/the-forbes-fab-40-the-worlds-most-valuable-sports-brands-2017/#3694ce563b84
https://www.forbes.com/pictures/59e62ee431358e542c03d5be/9-lionel-messi/#780db7df7c80
http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/1124779.html