World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities List Released by Forbes

Lionel Messi

Next to Cristiano Ronaldo is another soccer star, Lionel Messi, who seemed his biggest competitor in the said sport. He had an endorsement deal with Socios, a fan engagement app, that was set to pay him $20 million annually. He also has his own clothing line and a retail outlet, the Messi Store. According to Forbes, he earned $104 million.